Recently, our K2 and K3 students enjoyed an exciting field trip to the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno. From the moment they arrived at school, the children were full of anticipation and eager to begin their adventure.

先日、K2・K3の子どもたちは、上野にある国立科学博物館へ校外学習に出かけました。登園した時から子どもたちはワクワクした様子で、この特別な一日をとても楽しみにしていました。

Before leaving school, we reviewed our safety expectations together. The children listened carefully and demonstrated responsibility throughout the trip by staying with their groups, following instructions, and showing excellent manners while travelling by train. For many children, the journey itself was part of the adventure as they excitedly watched different trains pass by and shared their observations with friends.

At the museum, the children explored a wide range of exhibits related to nature, science, animals, and space. One of the most memorable experiences was seeing the enormous dinosaur skeletons. Standing beneath these giant fossils sparked many questions and discussions as the children wondered what life was like millions of years ago.

博物館では、自然や科学、生き物、宇宙などに関するさまざまな展示を見学しました。特に大きな恐竜の骨格標本は子どもたちにとって印象的だったようで、その迫力に驚きながら「どれくらい大きかったのかな？」「どうやって生きていたのかな？」と興味深そうに話していました。

The children were also fascinated by the insect collections, ocean life exhibits, and displays featuring animals from different environments around the world. Interactive exhibits encouraged them to observe carefully, think critically, and make connections between what they already knew and what they were discovering for the first time.

昆虫標本や海の生き物の展示、世界各地の動物に関する展示にも興味津々でした。体験型の展示では、じっくり観察したり、自分の考えを友だちと共有したりしながら、新しい発見を楽しむ姿が見られました。

Lunchtime was another highlight of the day. The children happily gathered with their friends to enjoy their bento lunches, sharing conversations and proudly showing one another the special meals prepared by their families. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all parents and guardians for preparing such wonderful lunches.

お昼には、お友だちと一緒にお弁当を楽しみました。お互いのお弁当を見せ合ったり、おいしそうに食べたりする姿が見られ、笑顔あふれる時間となりました。素敵なお弁当をご準備いただいた保護者の皆さま、ありがとうございました。

Field trips like this provide valuable opportunities for children to learn through direct experience. Rather than simply reading about science and nature, the children were able to see, explore, question, and engage with the world around them firsthand. These authentic experiences help deepen understanding and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

このような校外学習は、実際の体験を通して学ぶ貴重な機会です。本や写真だけではなく、自分の目で見て、考え、発見することで、子どもたちの理解はより深まります。実体験を通した学びは、知的好奇心を育み、生涯にわたる学びへの意欲につながっていきます。

Throughout the day, the children demonstrated many important learner qualities, including curiosity, responsibility, communication, and collaboration. We were incredibly proud of the way they represented Beyondia and embraced every opportunity to learn.

子どもたちは一日を通して、好奇心や責任感、コミュニケーション力、そして協力する姿勢をたくさん見せてくれました。学びの機会を存分に楽しみながら成長する姿に、私たちも大変誇らしい気持ちになりました。