Beat the Summer Heat! Free Online Parent-Child Summer Festival 2026 Opens for Registration – No Outings Required, 30,000+ Participants Expected

Tomoe School, an online learning platform for parents and children aged 0–2 operated by Project Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naomi Miyamoto), will host the 'Parent-Child Online Summer Festival 2026' over four days: July 28–29 and August 4–5, 2026. Participation is free, and no prior reservation per session is required.

Parent-Child Online Summer Festival 2026

The festival will offer eight online sessions focused on enriching home life with infants and toddlers, including baby sign language, infant movement play, walking-focused baby massage, baby reflexology, postpartum walking lessons for mothers, and remote work guidance.

By registering for free membership on Tomoe School, participants can access all festival sessions. There is no need to reserve individual sessions or notify cancellations. Simply join via Zoom from a smartphone or computer at the scheduled start time of any desired session.

Additionally, in collaboration with 'Kutsu Erabi Ambassador Project by IFME,' which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, special programs will be held where parents and children can gently touch their baby’s feet and enjoy interactive foot movements to strengthen parent-child communication.

Event Special Page

To participate, please register via the special event page.

Creating Connections at Home for Families Who Can’t Go Out Due to Extreme Heat

During summer, rising temperatures and heatstroke risks lead many families to avoid outings with infants.

Parents raising 0–2-year-olds often face challenges and hopes such as:

"Daily home play has become repetitive"

"I want to learn play activities that support my baby’s development"

"I’d like to talk with others and share new experiences with my child"

"I want to learn not only about parenting, but also about my own health and future work options"

To address these needs, Tomoe School has designed the 'Parent-Child Online Summer Festival 2026'—a curated collection of fun home-based activities and educational content for caregivers.

The Venue: Your Family’s Home

It’s perfectly fine if your baby cries during a session or needs feeding or a diaper change. Since cameras and microphones can be turned off, you can participate without worrying about others, prioritizing your family’s natural rhythm.

No preparation or travel is required.

Expectant parents (pre-moms and pre-dads) are also welcome to join in advance and experience life with a baby.

All 8 Sessions Are Free and Accessible via Smartphone

The 'Parent-Child Online Summer Festival 2026' will be held over two weeks: July 28–29 and August 4–5, 2026.

WEEK 1: July 28 (Tue) – July 29 (Wed), 2026

July 28 (Tue)

11:00– Baby Sign Language Experience: Experience baby sign language—communicating emotions through hand gestures and facial expressions with pre-verbal infants. Learn tips to enhance daily parenting and expand communication with your baby.

14:00– Infant Movement Play: Support your baby’s physical development through fun interactions and carrying. Learn simple movement activities that require no special equipment and can be easily practiced at home.

July 29 (Wed)

10:00– Organize Your Smartphone Photos! Turn Family Memories into Treasures

Learn easy methods to organize the growing collection of baby and family photos on your smartphone.

A session designed to help you securely store precious photo data and transform them into enjoyable family memories.

11:00– Sing-Along 'Walking' Baby Massage

Enjoy parent-child bonding by gently touching your baby’s feet in rhythm with songs.

Experience a walking-focused massage that can be seamlessly integrated into daily home play.

WEEK 2: August 4 (Tue) – August 5 (Wed), 2026

August 4 (Tue)

14:00– Let’s Chat with Baby! First Sign

Experience First Sign, a communication method that enhances parent-child bonding by observing your baby’s expressions and gestures.

Offer daily interaction tips for parents who wish to connect more deeply with their baby.

15:00– Walk with Baby and Stay Beautiful! Walking Lesson

An experiential lesson that turns daily walking—whether carrying your baby or using a stroller—into postpartum body recovery.

Learn practical walking techniques that busy parenting mothers can easily incorporate into daily life.

August 5 (Wed)

14:00– Baby Reflexology Experience

Gently touch your baby’s tiny soles to deepen parent-child communication.

Experience baby reflexology, an easy-to-adopt practice for quality home time.

15:00– Introduction to Remote Work: Basic Course

Learn about the option of working from home while parenting.

This beginner-friendly course answers common questions such as:

"What kinds of remote jobs are available?"

"Where should I start?"

※ Session titles and content are subject to change.

Gift for All Participants

All free members of Tomoe School will receive archived videos of two sessions as a gift—perfect for moms who want to start something new this summer!

Event Special Page

To participate, please register via the special event page.

The Secret to Popularity: Real Parenting Experiences from Instructors

All instructors are mothers currently raising children. Their slightly more advanced experience resonates with participants, with many sharing feedback such as "It was great to hear real-life stories."

The theme of the online summer festival: "How to spend time when it’s too hot to go out?"

Each instructor will share what has worked well for them in real life, through conversational formats with the MC.

One-Time Free Registration, Full Access to All Sessions

Tomoe School’s online parent-child plaza allows participation with just one-time free registration.

No per-session sign-up is required. No need to cancel if your schedule changes.

After registration, check the Zoom details sent by email and join any session at its start time.

You can attend all sessions—or just the ones that interest you.

3 Simple Steps to Join

1. Register for free membership on Tomoe School

2. Check Zoom details in the confirmation email

3. Join via smartphone or computer at the start time of your desired session

Event Special Page

To participate, please register via the special event page.

Kutsu Erabi Ambassador Project by IFME Celebrates 10 Years

'Kutsu Erabi Ambassador Project by IFME,' which supports children’s healthy development from the feet up, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.

Tomoe School has been continuously collaborating with this project to offer parent-child programs such as:

• Gentle foot-touching massage for babies

• Rhythmic movement activities (rhythmics) for parents and children

• 'Foot-Growth Play'—play-based activities that draw attention to children’s foot and body development

• 'Kutsu Erabi Study Sessions'—learning how to choose appropriate footwear based on children’s developmental stages

Rather than one-sidedly learning complex knowledge, families can enjoyably practice these activities in daily life and naturally develop awareness of their child’s foot development.