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Everything great that ever happened in this world happened first in somebody’s imagination.
- Astrid Lindgren
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Everything great that ever happened in this world happened first in somebody’s imagination.
- Astrid Lindgren
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Everything great that ever happened in this world happened first in somebody’s imagination.
- Astrid Lindgren
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Everything great that ever happened in this world happened first in somebody’s imagination.
- Astrid Lindgren
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tinyHappy Garden International School

A play-based English-immersion kindergarten inspired by the
Montessori, Waldorf-Steiner & Reggio-Emilia Approaches.

Childhood is a time for learning through activity: experiencing the wonders of nature, growing socially, playing creatively & imaginatively, for singing, talking, quarreling & crying, for running & laughing. Play is the important  work of a child. At tinyHappy Garden, children learn to build strong friendships, care for each other, their classroom & enjoy their time spent at school. 

  • Our bright, spacious classrooms feature thematic materials on low, open shelves in a safe, stimulating environment
  • A lengthy morning work cycle allows children the freedom to explore with ample time to work at their own pace 
  • Mixed-age classes encourage cooperation, self-confidence, sharing, taking risks, role modeling & resolving conflicts
  • Through cultural studies we gain acceptance of others who are different from ourselves
  • Teachers communicate in English, nurturing imagination through stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays & songs 
  • Children can express themselves artistically through drawing, painting, clay modeling & seasonal crafts
  • Our special Light & Sound Atelier allows experimentation with color, light & shadows
  • Daily outside excursions help foster a connection to nature & its seasonal changes

Passion

Knowledge

Self-Confidence

Creativity

Our Programs

Infant

Come play together with your baby in English! Our parent & child class provides opportunities for social & physical development in a loving, supportive environment.

Preschool & Kindergarten

Our kindergarteners have settled into the daily rhythm of school and begin to challenge themselves further.

After School Kindergarten

Following the Reggio-Emilia Approach, our after school program boasts an emergent curriculum, where children collectively decide their activities and projects that they’d like to work on.

What's New

  • Art Exhibition Archives
    Art Exhibition Archives

    Art Expo 2023 “A tiny Fashion Garden” https://youtu.be/C6C3_X4xT7o Album   Art Expo 2022 “A tiny Season” https://youtu.be/VGdhWax3Xgg Album Art Expo 2021  “Tell Me a Story” […]

  • Website Refresh!
    Website Refresh!

    We have updated the tHG website….Enjoy!!

  • Buds (Parent & Child) Class
    Buds (Parent & Child) Class

    Come play & sing with your baby in English!英語で遊ぼう!

  • tHG YouTube Channel
    tHG YouTube Channel

    Check out the latest videos on our channel! Feel free to share! www.youtube.com/@thetinyhappygarden

  • New Location in Sakuradai!
    New Location in Sakuradai!

    We have officially kicked off Term 3 from our new location in Sakuradai! Though it is still under construction, we are so excited to be […]