Children’s Day (May)
Subject: Geography / Other Topics
Level: Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2
Age: 5-7 years / 7-11 years
Resource Type: Activities / Presentations / Lesson Plans / Videos / Other
The Children’s Festival is celebrated on May 5th. On this day, families pray for the health and happiness of their children. It is called kodomo no hi in Japanese.
Learning Objectives
- To produce creative work, to explore ideas about health and Japanese Children’s Day.
- To improve physical coordination as a warm-up for art and craft activities.
Resources
- Children's Day Lesson Plan (PDF)
- Children's Day Background Notes (PDF)
- Children's Day Presentation (PPT)
- Children's Day: Culture Notes Worksheet (PDF) - Ideal for home learning
- Video - Children’s Day in Japan
Additional Resources
- Activity - Koi Carp (Koinobori) Template (PDF)
- Video - Origami Kabuto Samurai Helmet
Japan Society Loan Resources
- Koinobori Flags and Origami paper in Japan Activity Chest