The kimono is the national dress of Japan. Traditionally made of silk, it is a beautiful, long dress with wide sleeves. This resource enables children to design their own kimono using Japanese patterned paper and a collage technique. Children need to cut or tear the patterned papers and then glue them onto the kimono template.Once dry the kimono can be cut out and displayed. This is a fun and engaging activity that produces individual and creative results. This resource has been used with children aged 4 -7 but could be suitable for other age groups too. This resource includes: A kimono template 10 different Japanese pattern papers

A one-off Manga art lesson - for Year 7 - but could be used for year 6/8 - or adapt for younger/older pupils. Creating a Manga character.

This Japanese Numbers 1–10 worksheet is differentiated to help all learners succeed. Each number kanji is colour coded to clearly show the stroke order so it makes it easier for children to follow along and develop correct writing habits. This resource is ready to print and go.

Here you’ll find a series of 3 tasks to develop understanding of Japanese artthrough 6 or more lessons as you desire. Students will research and learn about oriental art through the centuries with exciting artists such as Hokusai or Audry Kawasaki to get their art spiced up. You can use this as the base for a term’s work. Lino Print, paint, draw, collage are some of the techniques that can be developed. Suitable for end of KS3, GCSE and A level .

a simple powerpoint introducing 5 Japanese verbs and practising numbers

Product Description: English & Japanese Beginner Flashcards Learn Japanese the Fun and Easy Way! Boost your Japanese vocabulary with this beautifully designed English & Japanese Flashcard Set! Featuring 250 essential words across 10 practical categories, this set is perfect for beginners, children, and language enthusiasts. How to Use Total Pages: 51 Pages, 6 cards per page, 250 Words Print & Cut: Download the set, print on sturdy paper, and cut out the cards. Study Anytime: Carry the cards wherever you go. Interactive Learning: Quiz yourself or others with the fun, colorful cards. 10 Engaging Categories: Hobbies (趣味, しゅみ, shumi) Jobs (仕事, しょくぎょう, shokugyō) Family (家族, かぞく, kazoku) Pets (ペット, petto) School (学校, がっこう, gakkō) Colors (色, いろ, iro) Clothes (服, ふく, fuku) Transportation (交通, こうつう, kōtsū) Food (食べ物, たべもの, tabemono) Weather (天気, てんき, tenki)

These 6 lesson plans (with PPTs and activities) aim to promote positive mental and physical health and wellbeing to KS2 pupils through the exploration of Japanese culture. Following an introduction to wellbeing, pupils consider each of the NHS ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ (Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice and Give) and complete activities based on Japanese culture which promote physical health as well as emotional wellbeing (e.g. radio taiso exercises and mindfulness through manga drawing). By the end of the unit, students should be able to consider how each of the ways can improve wellbeing and will have learnt of some events, customs and celebrations in Japan. Prior knowledge of Japanese culture or language is not needed. An editable version of the PPTs are available on request - contact education@japansociety.org.uk. More resources related to Japanese culture are available from The Japan Society website.

LI: to learn about different aspects of japanese culture. discusses in depth different aspects of japanese culture - dress, food, festivals, currency etc. this can be used as a stand alone lesson or as part of a japanese topic (as I did)

a powerpoint to introduce Japanese to a Yr7 class. Starting with a short ‘what do you already know section?’, saying hello/goodbye & numbers 1 to 5 using a combination of romanji, hiragana é kanji characters.

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An introduction to the Japanese language and culture that I made for my secondary school Japanese club. It covers introductory phrases, an outline of the three alphabets of Japanese (hiragana, katakana and kanji), simple questions and answers, numbers and a bit of calligraphy using hiragana. Contains a 58 slide PowerPoint and Hiragana/Katakana handouts.

Complete lesson - All resources required for lesson are attached in the PowerPoint. This includes YouTube links in the notes and worksheets. PowerPoint is self explanatory and lesson can be taught without adaptation. AFL and differentiation throughout.

This lesson was made by me when I realised there was A) no mention of this event in the textbook in my History Department and B) The Students had no idea - even vaguely- about this. I think this is too important to NOT teach - SO I made this resource. Enjoy!

This resource is aimed at KS2 / KS3 students. It includes a powerpoint with links to example videos as well as a match up worksheet and gap fill, both in word document format. Intended for delivery across 2 lessons.

Sino-Japanese War - WWII - InterWar Years - War in Asia. A full lesson focusing on the Sino-Japanese War. A great lesson for all KS3 / possibly KS4 students. Suitable for both British curriculum and the international curriculum. Attached is a great learning resource - very straight forward and easy to use. All resources are included for a full lesson. A great supplement to which ever textbook you are using and exam board studying. No specific exam board is mentioned or needed. Excellent for PGCE students / NQTs / non-specialists as all the work has been done for you. Thanks for stopping by! :) Key Stage 3 MYP Individuals and Societies History Sino - Japanese War China Japan Marco Polo Bridge incident Nanjing / Nanking Massacre

A lovely lesson to finish the Japanese Unit of Work. - differentiated objectives - a variety of learning activities - good scaffold resources - clear development for progression.

Powerpoint includes different activities based around Japanese art: 1. Creating a name panel (with student examples) using website to translate into Japanese symbols 2. Origami tasks to make a collective origami wall 3. Drawing from origami 4. Koi Carp wind sock (I used rice paper to make) template included

2 lessons on the causes, effects and responses to the 2011 Japanese Tsunami.

This is an activity for GCSE students. They should arrange the events into chronological order - it can be done as a card sort, cut and stick or a numbering exercise. AS an extension they then have a series of questions to answer to explain and justify their thoughts on the Japanese invasion and the lack of adequate response of the League. This is an excellent resource to stimulate debate of the Japanese and the League.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the reasons that Japan invaded Manchuria. Students are then challenged to justify their decision on the most important of the reasons, and give their own reactions to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, evaluating the key reason and thoughts on the League’s role. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Manchuria (unique location / problems) Japan’s strength League members’ weakness Others It can be done as a Venn diagram using the second sheet.