# @allisonmathisjones on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-lSLjObdU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38349056-allisonmathisjones-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/eab521059b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-01-28T23:50:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Allison Mathis Jones (@allisonmathisjones) — https://gondola.cc/allisonmathisjones

## Caption

Pack Harper’s backpack with me! This video, to my surprise, has gone totally viral over on Tik Tok. Let’s see if you guys like it as much over here 😂

Harper is 3 years old and she goes to an international preschool here in Japan. All of her teachers speak English, and the Japanese children are actually required to speak English during the school day as well as this helps them to better learn the language. She is the only American student, but there are a few European students.

She is served a hot, freshly prepared lunch every day. I send her snack, and I always send a heavy snack in case she doesn’t like the lunch. But, that’s never happened! She always raves about how good the food is. 

Other items that she’s required to have but stay in her cubby include indoor shoes (no outdoor shoes allowed inside), a smock/apron for arts and crafts, a blanket for naptime, and a safety helmet (think hard hat or cushioned hat) in case of an earthquake. They have earthquake drills regularly. 

The regular school day at her preschool is from 10-3, but they also have after school activities like gymnastics, music, and phonics club that the kids are able to participate in. They can stay until 6pm in aftercare for no extra cost. The after school activities are included in full time tuition as well. The monthly tuition is ¥105,000 (about 800 USD) and lunch is included as well. 

#expatfamily #raisingkidsabroad #expatlife #internationalschool #whatipackformykids #preschool #lifeinjapan #livingabroad #preschoolmom

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,068
- **Likes:** 116
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 5

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Allison Mathis Jones | @allisonmathisjones | https://gondola.cc/allisonmathisjones | Creator |

## Tags

internationalschool, expatlife, whatipackformykids, preschoolmom, preschool, livingabroad, expatfamily, lifeinjapan, raisingkidsabroad

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