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Meet our animal friends / Fujimini Adventure Series
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Is the fastest runner in the hamster group and wins the Hamster Races every day. He is really athletic and always a good sport. He has non-stop energy and encourages everyone to play hard. Is the most curious hamster and always looking for something adventurous or exciting. If there is something happening, he is sure to be in the middle of it with his best friend, Pink Hamster. His favorite phrase is it’s not fair and everyone loves this funny rascal. Is fun loving and athletic. He is the best swimme...
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Learn some new words / Fujimini Adventure Series
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Bonsai Trees are little trees. The art of growing Bonsai trees is very popular in Japan. Today there is a famous fleet of junks in the harbor of Hong Kong, China. Many families live in them. Tourists love to ride in a Chinese Junk when they visit Hong Kong. Chopsticks are used to eat food in different parts of Asia like Japan, Korea and China. More people in the world eat with chopsticks than a knife and fork. In Chinese Mythology, the Clam Monster, or. Which means, Welcome. Come in! Most of the time, th...
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POV Archives - ONCEKids
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Parents & Educators. News & Reviews. August 1, 2016. First Day of School Jitters. Guest Blogger By Kenna McHugh “I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.” – Lily Tomlin as “Edith Ann” So, I have the jitters knowing that the first day of school is just a few weeks away. My eldest is going to be a junior in high […]. July 28, 2016. Back To School: Mama Drama. June 18, 2016. June 8, 2016. Family Road trips: Good and Not-So-Good. Written by Guest Blogger Schelle ...
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Cultural Tidbits - ONCEKids
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Parents & Educators. News & Reviews. Embrace your inner samurai! Absorb Mount Fuji’s Majestic Beauty! Look at the moon and imagine far away loved ones! When you read the descriptions below, did you pick them up in the stories? After digesting the items, go back and reread the stories or point out some of the associations with your child. We continuously update this section and hope you continue to visit and indulge in the cultures! Foods: Everyday and Special Occasion. Sushi is a popular food made of sti...
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The Sheep Are Coming! - ONCEKids
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Parents & Educators. News & Reviews. February 13, 2015. The Sheep Are Coming! We are coming out of the year of the swift horse, which was active and impatient, and next year is the tricky fire monkey. So this year, embrace the sheep’s serenity, gentleness, reasonableness and beauty. Some ways to embrace the energy of the sheep:. Seriously de-clutter your office. No matter how cold, open up your house. Have fun with your kids. Wish your Asian friends and neighbors a successful sheep year. They will ap...
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Eileen’s Two Cents - ONCEKids
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Parents & Educators. News & Reviews. Eileen Wacker’s journey to become a children’s book author took a circuitous route. She has a deep passion for story telling and a genuine curiosity in cultures of the world. In 2007 she conceived of what developed into the Fujimini Island Adventure Series. By 2009 Eileen had drafted the first 2 Asian inspired books and located a talented illustrator. The first book was launched in 2010 in print and as an ebook. First Day of School Jitters. Back To School: Mama Drama.
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Classroom Uses - ONCEKids
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Parents & Educators. News & Reviews. ONCEKids and Fujimini can be used in the Classroom. Have a discussion after reading each story:. What was their favorite part? Could they have guessed the ending? Who is their favorite character? Who would they like to have the next story be about? Find the Fuji-Scene game app (in app store) and use as a reward. Kids can create postcards and use email to send to friends and family. First Day of School Jitters. Back To School: Mama Drama.
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Play a game / Fujimini Adventure Series
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Build Your Own Sushi. Parents and Educators, please visit Eileen Wacker at:.
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News & Reviews Archives - ONCEKids
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Parents & Educators. News & Reviews. December 26, 2015. Campaign of Giving 2015. Eileen Wacker believes increasing children’s literacy has a real, measurable positive impact. For the second year in a row, Wacker donated a book to every kindergartener in the Barrett Russell School in Wacker’s hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts. The principal, Joanne Camillo, says most of her children don’t own any books. 85% of the children live below the […]. March 23, 2015. Eileen’s Interview with Education Views.
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Nice to meet you! - ONCEKids
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Parents & Educators. News & Reviews. Nice to meet you! ONCEKids is a brand that promotes the diversity and richness of Asian cultural themes though print books, e-books, and interactive applications. ONCEKids is the inspiration of its founder Eileen Wacker who in addition to authoring the Fujimini Adventure Series, is an active blogger, and journalist. The company seeks to expose and excite young readers around the diverse elements from several Asian cultures. Through the stories and supplemental act...
