ALASKA ACADEMY: MERCURY PRESCHOOLERS LEARN WASTE SORTING & RECYCLING IN ENGLISH!

Sorting and recycling waste is a deeply practical environmental science lesson. But how can we convey this knowledge to our Mercury Block preschoolers (ages 5–6) in a natural way—helping them absorb the lesson while effectively building language skills? The answer was brilliantly demonstrated by our native English teachers at Alaska Kindergarten through an exciting “Reduce […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: LITTLE ANGELS FROM JUPITER & MERCURY CLASSES EXPLORE BAO SON PARADISE PARK!

This morning, our tiny toddlers from the Jupiter & Mercury Classes embarked on a super adorable adventure at Bao Son Paradise Park! This “classroom without walls” brought our little Alaskids so many exciting first-time experiences: Safari Tour: Eyes wide with wonder as they saw lions and giraffes up close in real life! Ocean Aquarium: Wide-eyed […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: A LESSON ON “LIVING & NON-LIVING THINGS” — COMPARING REAL EARTHWORMS AND GUMMY WORMS

Science exploration is always one of the most fascinating classes for our little ones in the Mercury Block (5 – 6 years old) at Alaska Preschool. We invite parents to step into this special class to see how our children find answers to questions that spark their curiosity: What is the difference between our friend […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: WHEN MERCURY BLOCK LITTLE ONES EXPLORE THE WORLD OF “MATTER”

During an exciting day in the LAB room, the little ones of Class Mercury A1 joined their teachers on a journey to discover a fascinating scientific concept: Matter and its 3 magical states all around us: SOLID: Objects with a fixed shape, solid structure, and can be held (such as tables, chairs, toys, magnifying glasses…). […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: WEATHER FORECASTS AND MINI TORNADOES WITH MERCURY A3

What are the different types of weather, and how do we choose the right outfits to match? To answer these questions, Mr. Fin Berry transformed the LAB into a miniature Meteorological Center—where our little ones absorbed scientific knowledge through incredibly fun, hands-on experiences! After exploring natural phenomena and learning English vocabulary like Sunny, Rainy, Cloudy, […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE – “LITTLE ONES DISCOVER LYCHEES”

As summer arrives, clusters of lychees begin to turn a ripe, vibrant red. Not wanting to miss out on the fresh flavors of the early season, today, the teachers of the Jupiter B2 class (Alaska Preschool) brought bright clusters of lychees into the classroom, along with many fascinating facts about this signature summer fruit. Observing, […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF COLOR-CHANGING WATER

Today, the 4-to-5-year-olds at Alaska Preschool had an incredibly exciting class with a hands-on science experiment called “Magic Color-Changing Water.” Filled with curiosity and excitement, our “little scientists” together explored the wondrous transformation of water when mixing different colors. With just a slight adjustment in proportions, surprising new shades of colored water appeared to the […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: “COUNT & MOVE TO 10” WITH THE LITTLE ONES OF JUPITER B1

Today’s English Math class of the Jupiter B1 preschool class (Standard Program, Alaska Preschool) was overflowing with joy. With her deep love for children and endless creativity, Ms. Huong Tra transformed the “Count & Move to 10” lesson into an incredibly exciting experience. Here, the children joined in lively physical games like running and hopscotch, […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: WHO’S READY FOR “LOTUS SEED & LONGAN SWEET SOUP”???

Soft and nutty lotus seeds Sweet and crunchy longans Refreshing rock sugar and fragrant pandan leaves… All these ingredients, combined with the curiosity and excitement of our Kindergarteners about “Lotus Seed and Longan Sweet Soup,” were more than enough to make the Alaska cooking room bustling and filled with a wonderful aroma today. By joining […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: WHAT MAKES SCIENCE CLASS IN MERCURY A2 SO MUCH FUN?

Today, the fascinating world of reptiles was “brought” right into the classroom of our little ones in Mercury A2 at Alaska Preschool by Mr. Jack. Through vivid visuals and curiosity-sparking questions, Mr. Jack guided the Alaskids into an exciting language and science lesson. Not only did the children pick up plenty of English vocabulary regarding […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: EXPLORING HANOI’S LOTUS SEASON WITH OUR “LITTLE LOTUS BUDS”

June arrives, bringing the gentle fragrance of early-blooming lotuses. Today, as the Flower Exploration class opened, that sweet scent drifted through every window and corner of Alaska Preschool, greeted by the pure excitement of our little ones. As it turns out, the lotus is not only beautiful, but every single part—from the petals, stamens, and […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR CLOSING CEREMONY – GALAXY, NEPTUNE, AND JUPITER CLASSES

As the 2025-2026 school year draws to a close, a vibrant Closing Ceremony was held at Alaska Preschool for the Galaxy, Neptune, and Jupiter classes, featuring over 200 enthusiastic toddlers and preschoolers. The images of our healthy, confident little ones hosting the event as MCs, performing energetic dances, and showcasing magic tricks perfectly captured a […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: “NOW, I HAVE GROWN UP” – A MAGICAL NIGHT AND A MILESTONE OF GROWTH

💕Dear Parents, May 21st this year is a truly special day—one that the little ones of our Jupiter and Mercury classes have eagerly and anxiously awaited: the “NOW, I HAVE GROWN UP” festival. 🔸In the heart of our vast playground: The children transformed into “Little Mountaineers,” displaying great determination and will as they tackled various […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: LITTLE HANDS, TASTY TREATS – WELCOME, WELCOME!

Every school year, to celebrate the Cold Food Festival (Tết Hàn Thực), the little ones at Alaska Preschool join in the joyful tradition of making “Banh Troi” (sweet glutinous rice balls). Though they are still the same pretty, snow-white round treats, with each passing year, the way our children observe, learn, and practice shows another […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: A PRIVATE CIRCUS KINGDOM FOR PRESCHOOLERS

The highly anticipated 4th field trip of the 2025-2026 school year has arrived! Alaska Preschool transformed the Vietnam Circus Art and Variety College into a “Private Kingdom” exclusively for our little ones. For 90 mesmerizing minutes, Alaskids journeyed through the vibrant “Persian Market,” laughed with hilarious clowns, and marveled at international award-winning acrobats. From daring […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: THE VIBRANT TRIUMPH OF SPORTS DAY 2026 FINALS

Spanning three exhilarating weeks, SPORTS DAY 2026 (Academic Year 2025–2026) has witnessed countless memorable moments and radiant smiles from both teachers and students of Alaska International Elementary School. As the qualifiers for Basketball, Badminton, Tug of War, and Taekwondo drew to a close, the most outstanding teams and individuals stepped into the Final Day with […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: “FROM HERE TO THERE – TỪ ĐÂY TỚI ĐÓ”

Language Arts is a subject that always brings a sparkle of excitement to the little ones in the Mercury Class at Alaska Kindergarten. Every Language Arts lesson is a journey filled with wonderful discoveries: Engaging conversations with our talented and child-loving foreign teachers. Mastering phonics, where every letter discovered feels like a joyful cheer. Exploring […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: UNDERSTANDING TET, LOVING TET – A JOURNEY WITH OUR CHILDREN

Spring is whispering in the air, and Tet is just around the corner. While the season is only beginning to wake, the joy of welcoming the Lunar New Year is already blooming in the hearts of our Alaska Kindergarten students. Amidst the lush, charming greenery of Steamland Education Farm, on a day blessed with perfect […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: EXPLORING THE ANIMAL KINGDOM WITH OUR LITTLE JUPITER EXPLORERS

This December, the students of Class Jupiter B2 at Alaska Preschool have been diving into a fascinating series of lessons all about animals. Through Unit 7: “Animals,” the children have been exploring how to care for pets, discovering the wonders of farm animals and wildlife, and learning about the incredible life cycles of different species. […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: LEARNING THE LETTER “J” – WHAT DO CHILDREN GAIN?

The letter “J” is a fascinating character in the English alphabet, naturally associated with vivid images and playful actions—like the curved handle of an umbrella, a fishhook, or a walking stick. Because of this, the lesson on the letter “J” was uniquely crafted by Mr. Ruan—the English teacher of the Jupiter A3 class. In his […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: THE “CREATIVE TEACHER” CONTEST AND SURPRISES FROM THE PRESCHOOL EDUCATORS

After nearly a month of implementation, the “Creative Teacher” Contest at Alaska Preschool has successfully concluded with 7 colorful “Play to Learn – Learn to Play” projects. With the theme “Innovation for Efficiency,” the contest was a meaningful platform where preschool teachers “took the field” with the joyous spirit of those setting out to EXPLORE […]

ALASKA ACADEMY: WHAT DO PRESCHOOLERS LEARN FROM TAEKWONDO?

Along with Dance, Taekwondo is one of the two Physical Education (PE) subjects eagerly anticipated each week by the younger preschool students (Neptune class) and older preschoolers (Jupiter class) at Alaska. In their Taekwondo lessons, the children are not only TRAINED IN AN OLYMPIC-STANDARD DOJO but are also guided by Mr. Vu Thanh Dat—a coach […]