Passing the nursery school teacher exam by self-study is no longer a dream! Three 2026 edition textbooks explaining key points for passing the nursery school teacher exam are released simultaneously!
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 11, 2025 To Members of the Press [Passing the nursery school teacher exam by self-study] is no longer a dream! Three 2026 edition textbooks explaining key points for passing the nursery school teacher exam are released simultaneously! With easy-to-understand explanations covering the key points for passing the exam and ample illustrations and diagrams, you can effortlessly learn the knowledge necessary to pass. It also comes with a variety of convenient digital benefits, such as
subject-specific PDFs that can be downloaded and carried around on a tablet or other device. Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Gakken (Shinagawa, Tokyo; CEO: Nanjo Tatsuya) released three books in the Gakken Childcare Books series on Thursday, September 11, 2025: “You can do this! This is all you need to pass! 2026 Childcare Worker Exam Key Points Textbook: Educational
Principles, Childcare Principles, and Childcare Practice Theory,” “Child Health, Child Food and Nutrition, and Childcare Psychology,” and “Child and Family Welfare, Social Welfare, and Social Protection.”
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https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4058025735/ The optimal solution for effortlessly exceeding the 60% passing standard for the childcare worker qualification exam, all in one book! This book is written by a self-taught childcare worker. Based on her own experience studying for her own qualification and helping many students pass the exam in her childcare worker exam prep courses, this book is designed to encourage a sense of accomplishment and confidence, encouraging you to think, “I can do this!” and “This is all I need to pass!” ■Recommended Point 1. Includes exclusive digital bonuses, including “Subject-Specific PDFs”! As an exclusive bonus, all three books come with subject-specific PDFs that you can download and carry with you to your smartphone, tablet, PC, or other device. You can study the nine exam subjects efficiently while traveling or in your spare time. In addition, “Principles of Education, Principles of Childcare, and Childcare Practice Theory” offers digital bonuses to support the “Music” and “Art” sections of “Childcare Practice Theory,” which are difficult to study from paper alone. You can listen to 48 audio samples by clicking a QR code, and we also have color materials on color wheels and art techniques.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8121/2535-8121-e5aa2833b970eb51b82b765918e0e6a2-1410×1000.jpg ▲You can also listen to the 48 verification audio files on Gakken’s app “my-oto-mo.” ■Recommended Point 2. Abundant illustrations and diagrams to aid understanding and memorization In addition to easy-to-understand explanations, this book contains more illustrations and diagrams than anywhere else. It’s sure to make understanding and memorization easier!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8121/2535-8121-e397f4cc1800bd7dc94604ef90d4c880-1410×1000.jpg ▲The pages, incorporating charts, diagrams, and illustrations, are not only easy to read, but also extremely easy to understand! Recommended Point 3. At the end of each unit, there are true/false tests and past exam questions! At the end of each unit, true/false tests and past exam questions are included to help you reflect on your learning. Cover the explanations and answers with a red sheet and try them repeatedly to solidify your knowledge.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8121/2535-8121-5da3929d88a30013009fa22618e2efa3-1410×1000.jpg ▲Having plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge into practice is the quickest way to pass! [Main contents of this book] “Principles of Education, Principles of Childcare, Theory of Childcare Practice” ◆Principle of Education 1. Education in laws and regulations 2. Educational thought in other countries 3. Japanese educational thought 4. Educational system 5. Modern education ◆Childcare principles 1. Nursery School Childcare Guidelines Chapter 1 2. Nursery School Childcare Guidelines Chapter 2 3. Nursery School Childcare Guidelines Chapters 3-5 4. Childcare in Japan 5. Childcare in Other Countries 6. Laws and Regulations Related to Childcare ◆Childcare Practice Theory 1. Basics of Musical Notation 2. Chords and Chord Names 3.
Understanding Transposition and Accompaniment 4. Musical Symbols and Musical Knowledge 5. Visual Expression and Color 6. Linguistic Expression 7. Practical Training at a Child Welfare Facility “Child and Family Welfare/Social Welfare/Social Care” ◆Child and Family Welfare 1. Basics of Child and Family Welfare 2. Support for Children and Families 3. Efforts to Address the Declining Birthrate 4. Policies for Social Issues 5. Types of Child Welfare Facilities 6. Child and Family Welfare Institutions 7. History of Child and Family Welfare ◆Social Welfare 1. Fundamentals of Social Welfare 2. Protection of User Rights 3. Laws Related to Social Welfare 4. Social Security System 5. Counseling and Assistance Techniques ◆Social Welfare 1. Current State of Alternative Care 2. Alternative Care System 3. Institutions Related to Alternative Care 4. Alternative Care Facilities 5. History of Alternative Care “Child Health, Child Food and Nutrition, and Childcare Psychology” ◆Child Health 1. Child Growth and Development 2. Infectious Diseases in Children 3. Children’s Physical and Mental Health 4. Daily Care and Hygiene Management 5. Preventing Accidents and Injuries 6. Guidelines and Data ◆Children’s Food and Nutrition 1. Functions of Nutrients 2. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation 3. Children’s Diet and Health 4. Dietary Guidelines 5. Dietary Standards and Data ◆Psychology of Childcare 1. Developmental Concepts and Theories 2. Infant Development 3. Early Childhood Development 4. Development in School Age and Beyond 5. Mental Health [Author Profile] Shiizu Misato Qualifications: Childcare worker, public health nurse, nurse, care worker. After working as a nurse in a pediatric department, she worked in the UK and the US, providing support for people with developmental disabilities. After returning to Japan, she provided counseling and therapeutic education for children with disabilities, and provided on-site guidance at daycare centers and other facilities. To further her childcare knowledge, she self-studyed and passed the childcare worker exam. Leveraging her own experience, she is involved in training
professionals in the fields of medicine, welfare, and childcare. She teaches childcare worker exam preparation courses at Gakken Academy, providing comprehensive support from the written exam to the practical exam, and has helped many students pass the exam. [Product Overview]
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https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Miyahara Hiroaki ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 141-8510 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classrooms,” Publishing and content operations, such as educational materials, Preschool and school operations, such as textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support operations, such as nurseries and after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.