English Education & Creative Development for Families in Japan
🌱 日本のご家庭向け英語教育＆創造的発達サポート
Welcome! I am an experienced Early Childhood Educator offering high-quality, English-language education for children, teens, adults, and families living in Japan.
ようこそ！私は資格を持つ経験豊富な幼児教育の専門家です。日本にお住まいのご家庭向けに、質の高い英語教育を提供しています。対象は乳児からティーンエイジャー、大人、ご家族まで幅広く対応可能です。
Expert Advice for Parents and Expats in Japan
Navigating the Japanese educational system can be challenging, especially for expat families. With my experience working within the Japanese nursery school, elementary school, and language school systems, I offer advice and guidance to help families adjust and thrive in Japan.
Whether you’re looking for:
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Advice on selecting the right school for your child
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Navigating language barriers and cultural differences
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Understanding the Japanese curriculum and how to integrate creative approaches into your child’s learning
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Supporting your child’s emotional development in a new educational environment
I’m here to help you make informed, confident decisions for your child’s education, ensuring that they feel supported, creative, and empowered no matter where they are.
Why Work with Me?
I believe that every child’s creativity is a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional growth. My approach blends years of experience in art education with a deep commitment to understanding each child’s unique developmental journey. Here's why parents and educators choose to work with me:
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Expertise in Art Education: I bring over two decades of specialized experience in using art as a tool for learning and personal development. Art isn't just about making things; it’s about helping children express themselves, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.
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Individualized Approach: Every child is different, and every family has unique needs. I offer personalized coaching and consulting, whether online or in-person, and work closely with families to create solutions that fit their specific circumstances.
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Flexible Consultation Options: I provide both online consultations and the option to visit your home. I want to meet you and your child where you are—whether it's in the comfort of your home or through virtual support.
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Holistic Development Focus: I emphasize not only academic growth but also emotional, social, and creative development. Building confidence, emotional resilience, and independent thinking is at the core of my work.
MY SERVICES
1. Parent Coaching:
Tailored one-on-one coaching sessions designed to help parents understand their child's developmental needs, foster creativity, and build a strong sense of self-esteem at home.
Age Groups:
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0-1 Year: Focus on nurturing emotional connection, sensory exploration, and early bonding activities.
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1-3 Years: Supporting emerging independence, communication skills, and sensory play that fosters cognitive growth.
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3-5 Years: Encouraging creativity through imaginative play, building social skills, and enhancing problem-solving abilities.
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5+ Years: Strengthening self-esteem, fostering independent thinking, and exploring deeper creative and academic pursuits.
Topics Include:
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Supporting your child’s emotional and creative development at each stage
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Setting up a home environment that nurtures independent learning
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Practical strategies for building self-confidence and problem-solving skills
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Using art and play to boost social and emotional skills
2. Educational Consulting:
For schools and educational programs looking to integrate creative development into their curriculum. I’ll work with you to create a nurturing, innovative environment that aligns with the best practices in early childhood education, tailored to specific age groups.
Services Include:
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Developing creative and art-focused curriculum for different age ranges
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Coaching teachers on how to engage children creatively, from infancy to school age
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Helping create inclusive, emotionally supportive classrooms that meet developmental needs
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Crafting strategies to build children’s social and emotional resilience
3. Workshops & Group Sessions:
Interactive workshops designed for both parents and educators that dive deeper into methods for fostering creativity, self-expression, and self-esteem in children.
Age-Based Topics Include:
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0-1 Year: Early bonding through sensory play and creative interaction
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1-3 Years: Language development, emotional regulation, and fostering independence
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3-5 Years: Encouraging imaginative play, problem-solving, and self-expression through art
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5+ Years: Building confidence, leadership skills, and creative thinking through structured activities
Not sure which service fits your child best?
Let’s talk! I can recommend a program tailored to your family’s goals.
📩 Contact me {welcomejollykids@gmail.com} to schedule a consultation or request a trial session.
📍Based in Japan – serving local families with flexible scheduling options.
WHAT DO PARENTS WANT TO SAY ABOUT JKIS
My son has been attending Jolly Kids since he was two years old. I was interested in the school because it incorporates Reggio Emilia and Montessori education. I wanted my son to be exposed to English through experience, rather than just learning English as a language, and Jolly Kids was the school that provided that experience.
Ivica is an experienced, kind and trustworthy teacher, and both my child and I are very lucky to have found such a teacher.
I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a fun, stimulating, art-focused, and welcoming English school!
“Thank you so much for letting me attend your child's care from the age of 10 months to 5 months.
My son is unconventional, but you are skilled at nurturing his curiosity and developing it into the next play without rejecting it. My son is interested in different things that are out of the traditional Japanese style, but before I know it, he is returning to the traditional Japanese style.
The idea of offering seasonal eurhythmics, art, and crafts is intriguing. Both parents and children always enjoy the time, and it is truly a wonderful experience.
Her intelligent, honest, and loving personality has saved us many times. She was able to communicate with me even though I am not very good at English, and I was able to ask her for advice on child-rearing, so I am grateful to her.
We look forward to your continued support.”
"My children have been attending the after-school and Saturday school for over two years. We started attending because we were attracted to the idea of being able to be exposed to natural, real English in everyday life, rather than just studying it. The teachers are very friendly, and being able to experience Reggio Emilia and art is also one of the attractions. The art classes are very well-planned, and the children are free to participate freely, so they are having experiences that they wouldn't normally be able to have, and they are really enjoying going to the school. There are also summer and winter schools, and there are a variety of programs, so we are very satisfied. We hope that the children will become familiar with and love English, not just as a way to study it, but as a means of communication."
"Ivica, the teacher, watches over the children warmly and creates an environment where they can freely express their creativity. I am also impressed by the fact that the lessons have a different theme each week, and I am very satisfied. My children, whose English is not yet fluent, look forward to each lesson. After each lesson, they happily tell me about what they did and made in class. Ivica is a wonderful teacher who is passionate about nurturing children's creativity and is filled with love for children."
Jollykids has small classes and is a place that stimulates children's interest. I feel that my daughter's imagination and concentration have improved through art.
When I look at my daughter, I can see that she is filled with joy and confidence from having created something, and I get the feeling that she is having a great time.
The teachers love the children and always respect what my daughter wants to do and what she likes. My daughter loves her teachers too!
Also, since she will be in an English-speaking environment, she will also learn some English vocabulary. My daughter seems to understand simple English, and it's also appealing that she will be able to learn English through natural conversations with her teacher.