On July 30, I visited the Boston Architectural College (BAC) to see the Summer Academy Program for high school students. It was the last day of the program before the… Read More
In this beautiful video, a piece of string is used to illustrate animals and a family of a mother, father, and child to make the point that ‘we are all connected’.… Read More
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.… Read More
At Ottiya, we discover and explore new visions for creative learning with a lifelong kindergarten approach. More specifically, we want to learn and share about what meaningful, creative, and fun learning and… Read More
Our children live in a world of rapid technological change. While there is skepticism about the value of integrating coding into schools, it is undeniable that technological innovations are revolutionizing our… Read More
I cannot believe that more than 8 months have passed since we started to work on the Ottiya magazine. All of this started with one conversation with a friend and… Read More
In the upcoming Play Issue of the Ottiya Magazine, we’re exploring the relevance of play in learning and education. With contributors from the US, Japan, Finland, Ghana, and other countries,… Read More
JoyCare, a non-profit foundation dedicated to providing affordable childcare for low-income families in Jakarta, Indonesia, journeys through the challenges of expansion and refinement. * * * Sandy Ooi (27), founder… Read More
Hann Otani is an international education professional working at the Nippon Foundation in Japan. She wrote an article entitled “Teaching Diversity in Japan” for the Community Issue of the Ottiya… Read More