DIY Uchiwa Fan Craft Activity with Traditional Japanese Patterns – Inspired by Japan Foundation Sydney’s PL Session
Many years ago at JLTAWA’s annual conference, Japan Foundation Sydney presented a session on Traditional Japanese Patterns which I found very interesting. I incorporated what I learnt at the session and created an activity where students designed their own DIY uchiwa fans by drawing either an existing Japanese pattern or inventing their own original pattern. […]
Spring-themed Sakura Tree Craft Activity or for Mother’s Day 母の日
Materials Needed: Printouts of a leaf-less tree template (you can easily find these online or create your own). Tissue paper in various shades of pink. Glue or glue sticks. Scissors. Instructions: Prepare the Tree Templates: Print a simple tree template without leaves for each student. Make sure it’s large enough to allow for the addition […]
Revitalising Japanese Vocabulary Learning with Quiz, Quiz, Trade: A Cooperative Learning Game
Incorporating cooperative learning strategies can significantly enhance the engagement and retention of Japanese vocabulary among students. The Quiz, Quiz, Trade game offers an interactive and dynamic approach to reinforce language skills in a collaborative setting. Objective: The primary goal of this activity is to make the process of learning Japanese vocabulary enjoyable and effective through […]