Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewDisaster Preparation and You: A Practical GuideWhen it comes to disaster preparation, there’s an overwhelming amount of information online. Much of it is useful, but much of it is not…Apr 22Apr 22
Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewWelcome to ALTing: Kindergarten ALTThis particular article focuses on the littlest and cutest students an ALT can work with; kindergarten school students. Or pre-school or…Apr 8Apr 8
Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewA brush and a sword: paths to Japanese culture and extracurricular activitiesKonbonwa. This is the first word I say as I enter the old elementary school gym that serves as our dojo. After a quick bow to the shomen…Feb 16Feb 16
Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewWelcome to ALTing: Junior High School and youAfter covering some basics about working with your teachers and working with elementary school students, it’s time to graduate to junior…Feb 9Feb 9
Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewWelcome to ALTing: It’s elementary school, my dear ALT.Welcome back to “Welcome to ALTing.” This article is all about teaching at elementary schools.Jun 16, 2023Jun 16, 2023
Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewWinterizing in Japan: Making a cozy apartmentAs much as I love Japan, I don’t think the Prime Minister’s office got my memo about indoor heating. There is no excuse for what I call…Jan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023
Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewWelcome to ALTing: Working with your senseisBy: Jacky Killian. Co-writer and editor: Rachel Roberts. Editor: Ayanna WillisJan 27, 2023Jan 27, 2023
Jacky KillianinWide Island ViewWinterizing in Japan: Saving your water pipesFor those ALTs, CIRs, and expats and other friendly foreigners that come from year-round temperate-to-warm places on the globe, this little…Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 2023
Jacky KillianWinterizing in Japan: Saving your water pipesFor those ALTs, CIRs, and expats and other friendly foreigners that come from year-round temperate-to-warm places on the globe, this little…Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023