The older children of the "Creature finding" team caught an "Okera"…
そう、ミミズだぁ～って、オケラだぁ～って、アメンボだあってぇ～♪
(Yeah, its an earthworm, an okera, a water strider ～♪)

The population of "Okera" seems to be on the decline…
But, nature is still rich in the rural town of Okuma.

The amazing thing about the "Okera" is how versatile it is. It's amphibious, and can dig. It has wings so it can fly. It can eat anything, and sings so well! It can do anything, thats why we use the phrase "Okera's seven arts".
I thought that phrase meant they could do anything, but not really, sorry.

Then what about "Okera no Mizuwatari"? Even if you imitate it, you can't be one. This is also not a very good phrase…

Before payday, my wallet was "okera" (empty)… You know, it's because the front legs are held up… It's kind of a "poor okera", isn't it…

Acknowledgement is the first step in developing a child's self-esteem. If you give specific praise instead of just praising normally, it will give rise to the feeling of being recognised by nursery teachers, and other adults, which will lead to self-confidence.

Yumenomori is a place where each and every person is accepted. "Okera" are also accepted here, now that they have come here.

"Okera's Seven Arts"
「オケラの七つ芸」
→ Challenge anything without the fear of failure, or standing out.
"Okera's Water Crossing"
「オケラの水渡り」
→ Look carefully, listen carefully, think for yourself, and carry it out till the end.
"Become Okera"
「おけらになる」
→ The appearance of Okera sticking up its front legs as if it is doing a satisfied "Banzai" (Raise arms similar to doing the wave).

The meaning of this proverb may change in the future!

Sukusuku children…
They were able to see the sunny weather today, so they went for a walk through Yumenomori.

Today is Monday… tired and dazed…
The bottom of the cart was calling him, and he started to slide down…
He felt a nice breeze…
It's time to say goodnight…

They took their usual tour of the new school, which will be completed soon, as there are fewer cars showing up there now, but today we saw a fire engine!

We went around the usual path and came back…

Nobinobi children…

In the classroom, they are in the middle of building a house…
It looks comfortable to live in, and it's very well decorated.

What kind of story will be created by the designers and children this week?
What kind of growth will we see?
I can't help but look forward to it!