Elementary japanese activities

Asian Studies, Informational Text, Japanese

This 20-something page kid-friendly and thorough informational booklet was written for UPPER ELEMENTARY readers. It contains 14 sub topics on Japan:GeographyThe Great Tohoku EarthquakePrefectures and CitiesReligionHolidays3 Special Holidays for ChildrenPeopleLanguageGovernmentSymbols of JapanEducationTransportationWhat do kids do in their free time?Speak JapaneseMy Questions (Extra) – A notes page for students to add extra vocabulary and questionsGlossary (Extra) – All words underlined throughou

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Activities, Cultural Activities

Also included in: JAPAN Country Study Bundle - Everything

Introduction to Japanese Culture

Created by

Imaginative Teacher

This pack that includes 17 activities designed as an introduction to the Japanese culture, suitable for grade 1 to 3. While I myself am not Japanese, I spent a lot of time researching as I was required to teach about the culture (not the language) as a pre-requisite for junior students before they started their formal language lessons.The activities are based around a fun, hands on approach to give students ‘a taste’ of Japan. Included are each of the printable activities, teacher notes to expla

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Asian Studies, Japanese

Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Activities

Japanese: Hamburger Shop - HIRAGANA based version

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This comprehensive resource aims to provide teachers with everything they will need to teach this unit of work.The unit goals are:By undertaking this unit of work, students willextend their ability to read and write hiragana and kanjilearn how to ask for items develop an understanding of Japanese Yen notes and coinslearn how to state and read numbers in the hundreds and thousandsdevelop an awareness of formulaic language used in transactionscreate and perform a shopping role-playI have included

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Workbooks, Unit Plans, Activities

Grades:

3rd - 7th

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Japanese: PETS - a unit for young learners

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PETS: a unit for young learnersThis comprehensive unit will enable students to introduce their pet or one they would like to own!　Sentence patterns covered:わたしのペットです。ぼくのペットです。犬です。なまえは　SPOTです。三才です。小さいです。はいいろ　です。大好きです！The materials included in this unit comprise:A 'story' presentation which depicts various children introducing their pets - students will hear the sentence patterns and vocabulary many times and participate in choral 'reading'. ( Please note that romaji is NOT used.)A detailed teachi

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Grades:

K - 4th

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Teacher Manuals, Activities, Printables

Hiragana Karate Belt System for your Japanese program

Created by

Komorebi Coaching

This is a guide to setting up a program, using the karate belt system, to help interest, motivate and challenge your students as they work towards mastering Hiragana. Included is;Teaching ideas and a possible teaching sequence Recording sheet for students Display posters outlining the beltsPrintable labels for containers Printable practice cardsCertificates for green and black belt

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Japanese, World Language

Grades:

4th - 7th

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Japanese: When is your birthday?

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This Teaching and Learning resource is designed for younger students of Japanese to learn to ask and answer the question たんじょうびは何月ですか。using the months of the year. 一月～十二月.No romaji is included.The unit does assume students have already learned how to count, at least to ten, in Japanese, and can recognise kanji number symbols. Some number revision pages are included, however, in the Student Book pages which can be included or omitted at the discretion of the teacher.THIS RESOURCE contains: · Aust

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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English Language Arts, Japanese, Social Studies - History

Japan Country Inquiry Unit ( Social Studies)

Created by

Teaching Terakoya

Description: As an Educator teaching in Japan for more than 10 years, here are some topics of Japan that I feel are engaging and interesting for young adults . Japan is a marvelous country with so many things to learn from- hopefully these resources can help your students learn about another country but most importantly grow into culturally intelligent human beings! Topics CoveredA) Geographic LocationJapanese FlagJapanese MapJapan ResearchJapanese MoneyInformation about Japanese Money

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

Japanese: Hungry Caterpillar- a unit for students of Japanese

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This is a ZIP file containing 2 items. One is a comprehensive resource which includes a teacher guide, student workbook and a variety of flash cards, playing cards, board games. The other file is a modified version of the story, which can be displayed and read using a data projector or IWB. Alignment to the Australian Curriculum is indicated. Assessment tasks and rubrics have also been incorporated into the unit to facilitate the ease with which these materials can be used. By the end of the un

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Workbooks, Activities, Games

Grades:

4th - 8th

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I went to the Zoo! どうぶつえんに行きました。

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This unit of work aims to provide a scaffolded approach to teaching students how to sequence ideas and events, at a basic level. The popular ‘Zoo’ theme is the basis for recount-style narratives. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　To this end, students will FIRSTLY be introduced to the basic vocabulary—the names of 12 zoo creatures. ( I have said ‘creatures’ since penguins are birds not animals!) THEN students will learn to answer the question ‘What did you see?’ with ‘I saw a penguin’ and ‘I

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Activities, Printables, Games

Grades:

3rd - 7th

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JAPAN Country Study: Bundle of PowerPoints and Game

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Asian Studies, Japanese, Social Studies - History

This is for a bundle of two of my JAPAN Country Studies for PowerPoint:JAPAN Country Study: Geography, History, Culture, GovernmentJAPAN Country Study: Culture, Vocabulary, Powerpoint, Game Descriptions for each are below.-------------------------------------------------------------------1) JAPAN Country Study: Geography, History, Culture, Government (Grades 3-9)($4.50)This Japan Country Study for PowerPoint is to supplement your lessons on Japan. This entire download was last updated August 20

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Grades:

3rd - 9th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

JAPAN - Learn About Japan Booklet Nonfiction Country Study

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Asian Studies, Informational Text, Japanese

This 18-something page kid-friendly and thorough informational booklet was written for LOWER ELEMENTARY readers. It contains 13 sub topics on Japan:GeographyMount FujiCities and Homes3 Special Holidays for ChildrenLanguageSymbols of JapanFlagFlowerClothingFoodSchoolWhat do Kids do in their Free Time?SportsSpeak JapaneseMy Questions (Extra) – A notes page for students to add extra vocabulary and questionsGlossary (Extra) – All words underlined throughout the booklet can be found defined in the gl

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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Activities, Cultural Activities

Also included in: JAPAN Country Study Bundle - Everything

Japan Copywork, Activities, and Country Booklet

Created by

Yvonne Crawford

Take a pretend trip to Japan to learn fun facts and information about Japanese life.Using this country study, students can:Cut out a passport stamp and paste it into an included passport to start the journeyCreate a tab-style booklet featuring different information about Japan and Japanese cultureAnswer questions about the facts and information they have studiedComplete various activities, such as a crossword puzzle, a word search, and moreWrite informational texts as copywork or compose their o

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Japanese, Other (Social Studies - History), Writing

Grades:

2nd - 8th

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Worksheets, Activities

Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount

Japanese: KOBUTA TANUKI KITSUNE NEKO Song Unit

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This resource has been designed around the Japanese song of the same name and makes a great inclusion to Early Years Japanese programs. The song has very limited vocabulary, is repetitive, allows for the use of gestures, and has a simple tune,all factors which make it easy for young students to learn.The song introduces the names of 4 animals and the sounds they make. More importantly, the names of the animals are in SHIRITORI order ie. The last syllable

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Activities, Songs, Printables

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Japanese: The Enormous Turnip story

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This unit has been designed to encourage oral story re-telling. Along the way, students can learn to read keywords and expressions, if the teacher wishes to also make this an aim for the unit.The story file pages can be displayed using a data projector/IWB or printed to make a hard-copy storybook.Encourage students to join in with teacher reading, initially with the うんとこしょ、どっこいしょ parts, then gradually taking on character roles.The story lends itself to performance. Have student groups perform th

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Grades:

2nd - 7th

Types:

Arts & Music, Japanese, Visual Arts

Kabuki Theater & Mask Project

Created by

Art Kids

This is a 18 slide Power Point that introduces students to Japanese Kabuki Theater. It contains a page that tells students about color representation of the make up the actors wear. There are 2 slides at the end that cover tips on making a paper mache Kabuki mask and a page that gives a brief outline of the project. This project should take 3 - 4 50 minute classes. This project was designed for a summer fun camp that focused on Japan. Students loved learning about Kabuki theater and making the

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Grades:

3rd - 9th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

JAPAN Country Study Bundle - Everything

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Asian Studies, Japanese, Social Studies - History

This JAPAN Country Study Bundle is for every product about Japan from my store! Products included:JAPAN - A Study of Japan Booklet Nonfiction Country Study (2-5)JAPAN - Learn About Japan Booklet Nonfiction Country Study (K-2)JAPAN Country Study: Geography, History, Culture, Government (3-9)JAPAN Country Study: Culture, Vocabulary, Powerpoint, Game (3-6)JAPAN - Postcard Writing Activity (1-6)JAPAN - Japanese Basic Phrases Booklet (1-5)BONUS - My Japan postcard from my Postcards Around the World s

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Grades:

K - 8th

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Research, Activities

Japanese Country Study Japan History And Culture Japan Study Unit Packet

Created by

My New Learning

Social Studies Geography Pack to study Japan and its culture, history, SAMURAI, NINJA, GEISHA, ORIGAMI, SAKURA (cherry blossom), Japanese tea, language, Japanese ancient toys and clothes, Japanese emigration to Brazil, customs, their contribution to the world, and the facts with all the main information gathered.Great for Cultural / Social Studies Centers, doing it as a special workgroup, a Japan Exhibition/ Exposition, or an introduction to this topic! - it can be done individually, in pairs, o

Subjects:

Geography, Japanese, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Cultural Activities

Circle Time Board: Japanese & English

Created by

RoShamBo Homeschooling

*This board is in Japanese & English. It is also available in English Only and Spanish.It’s time to get your homeschool classroom organized! This printable Circle Time Board in both Japanese and English is the perfect way to start each morning with your homeschool kiddos.Learn how to read a calendar, the days of the week, months of the year, weather, emotions, seasons, numbers, and more.Start learning a second language with your family while your children are young! A bilingual classroom at

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Back to School, Japanese, World Language

Grades:

K - 2nd

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Intro Japanese Bundle | for Preschool, Kindergarten, & Elementary School

JAPAN Country Study: Culture, Vocabulary, Powerpoint, Game

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Asian Studies, Japanese, Social Studies - History

This Japan Country Study with emphasis on Culture and Vocabulary with a Japanese game is a fun way to introduce or review Japan with students! Your students will enjoy the cute graphics, REAL photos, and game all while learning about Japan. All files are editable!DOWNLOAD THE FREE PREVIEW!CONTENTS5 slideshows for Powerpoint :Japan Lesson - Culture and Vocabulary (26 slides)How to Play Karuta (25 slides) (includes video lesson on how to play and its popularity in Japan)Karuta Round 1 (21 slides)K

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Activities, Games, Cultural Activities

Also included in: JAPAN Country Study: Bundle of PowerPoints and Game

Japanese: (Tokyo Games) NOW PARIS GAMES

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Resource TypeA comprehensive PDF document incorporating all materials needed to teach a complete unit based on the 'Games'. A significant update has been made since the 2020 Games.AimThis unit of work aims to capitalize on the interest generated by the 2024 Paris Games and is an updated version of the 2020 Tokyo Games Resource. Students will learn the vocabulary and grammatical structures to enable them to be interviewed as a Games participant– real or imaginary! Alternately, students may be re

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Workbooks, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Grades:

4th - 8th

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Asian Art: The Great Wave Lesson

Created by

Art with Mrs Smith

You will receive a lesson including child friendly information about the artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print, The Great Wave. Students will learn about movement in visual art and value in colors. Included are color copies of Hokusai examples, Mrs. Smith's original painting example, and a blue value chart. In addition, you will receive step by step drawing and painting instructions. This lesson is 18 pages including color examples. More information can be found at artwith

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Arts & Music, Japanese, Visual Arts

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Japanese: Incy Wincy Spider. ちっちゃなくもさん

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This well known nursery rhyme forms the basis of a mini-unit. I found YouTube video clips in Japanese, and then developed activities to add value to the learning of the song. Supplementary activities: Song display, single page—words only Song display pages—words ( line by line) and pictures. Project onto board or print , enlarge and use as song charts for instruction and/or display. Song—English version for reference Kanji mnemonics and charts for 雨 and 日 Song Flap Book– template, assembly

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Activities, Songs, Printables

Grades:

K - 4th

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Momotarou: Japanese story-book and mini unit ももたろう Momotaro - Peach Boy

Created by

Komorebi Coaching

Momotarou is a wonderful story with a time-less and inspiring message. 13 illustrated black and white pages for students to trace Hiragana and Kanji, beautifully illustrated black and white pages to colour, as well as decorate to make their own mini book. 2 versions are included, a short-ish story, also one using simple language and rhythm for students to learn and share or possibly perform. 7 worksheet style activity sheets, including extension work for fast-finishers to allow for differentiati

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Japanese, World Language

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types: