Maker’s Lab
Sat · 9:30 AM–1:00 PM · 12‑week term
Imagine, build, test and improve real prototypes, in English.
¥4,000 / session
Saturday School
A complete Saturday morning program combining English communication, creative learning and hands-on activities, designed as one connected weekend learning experience rather than separate drop-in classes.
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- Small group Capped at 12, every child takes part.
- Saturdays, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM Days and time
- 12-week term Term and enrollment
- Kawasaki Where it runs
What your child will learn
Every term is mapped to clear, confidence-building milestones, in groups small enough that each child is seen.
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English communication
Using English all morning, naturally.
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Independence
Managing their own routines and tasks.
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Creativity
Making, drawing and imagining.
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Collaboration
Learning alongside other children every week.
What does a session look like?
Morning circle
Hellos, the day's plan and a warm-up song.
9:30–9:45
15 min
English block
Stories, phonics and speaking games at each child's level.
9:45–10:30
45 min
Snack break
A rest and a chance to chat.
10:30–10:45
15 min
Creative studio
Art, craft, music or drama.
10:45–11:30
45 min
Hands-on discovery
Building, science or a simple STEM challenge.
11:30–12:15
45 min
Active play
Movement games and teamwork.
12:15–12:45
30 min
Closing circle
Sharing the morning's work, then pick-up.
12:45–1:00
15 min
9:30 to 1:00 · tap a part to read it
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Hellos, the day's plan and a warm-up song.
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Stories, phonics and speaking games at each child's level.
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A rest and a chance to chat.
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Art, craft, music or drama.
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Building, science or a simple STEM challenge.
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Movement games and teamwork.
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Sharing the morning's work, then pick-up.
Sample activities
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Story Builders
Children act out a picture book, then make a new ending together.
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Little Inventors
Build a tower, boat or ramp from everyday materials and test it.
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Art Studio
A themed art project using paint, collage or clay.
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Show & Tell
Each child presents something they made to the group.
Levels
- Early Years ages 3–5 Play-based learning, with English at Pre A1 Starters foundation level.
- Primary ages 6–9 Longer projects, with English from Pre A1 Starters to A1 Movers.
- Children work in their age group, with activities adapted to each child.
From here to the first lesson
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Choose a date
Pick a session from the form. It takes about a minute and nothing is charged.
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We confirm
We reply within one business day with your date and a payment link for the trial fee.
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Come to a real lesson
Your child joins the regular group. There is no commitment to carry on afterwards.
Your teacher
Evyn Bryant
Linguistics · English · Second Language AcquisitionI'm from Los Angeles, I used to be in the US Army and was also an Emergency Medical Technician, and I have lived in Japan for 5 years.
Book a trial with Evyn
FAQs
Good questions, answered
Children aged 3 to 9 looking for a consistent, enriching English Saturday program.
Saturdays, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, at Kohana International School in Kawasaki.
No. The morning is planned as one connected program, so children stay from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Book a trial lesson
Every trial is a real lesson with the regular group, with no commitment to join afterwards.
Reserve a place
Enroll in the program, or try a single lesson first. Either way we reply within 1 business day.
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