At Japanese Kids Club, children learn about the Japanese language and culture through fun, hands-on activities.
Rather than simply sitting and studying, students learn Japanese by playing games, making crafts, trying traditional Japanese activities, and practicing simple Japanese words and phrases together.
Here are some of the activities we enjoy at Japanese Kids Club!
Write Your Name in Japanese
Each week, students practice writing their names in Japanese. Once they feel confident, they also try writing the names of their family members.
Children are often surprisingly quick at recognizing and remembering Japanese characters!
Counting Numbers in Japanese
Students practice counting together and learn how to say numbers in Japanese through games and activities.
Learning Japanese Characters
Students are introduced to basic Japanese characters and practice recognizing, reading, and writing them.
We also use pictures, words, and games to make learning Japanese characters fun and memorable.
Eating Snacks with Chopsticks
Students enjoy a small snack while practicing how to use chopsticks.
Using chopsticks can be a challenge at first, but it is always one of the students’ favorite activities!
Trying Kendama
Students get a chance to try kendama, a traditional Japanese skill toy.
It is a fun way to experience Japanese culture while practicing coordination, concentration, and patience.
Japanese Calligraphy
Students experience Japanese calligraphy and practice writing simple Japanese characters with a brush.
This gives children a chance to explore both Japanese writing and traditional Japanese art.
Origami
Students learn how to fold colorful paper to create traditional origami shapes, such as animals and flowers.
Fall Schedule & Fee
I’m happy to announce that Japanese Kids Club will be offered on both Tuesdays and Fridays this fall!
Space is limited. Please text me at the number provided on the flyer you receive from Lakeland Elementary.
About the Instructor
Misaeng Suh, founder of IROIRO Creations, LLC, is originally from Japan and has been teaching Japanese language, cooking, and cultural classes in Northern Michigan for more than 20 years.
Through Japanese Kids Club, she hopes to give children a fun and welcoming opportunity to experience Japanese language and culture through games, crafts, food, and hands-on activities.
Thank you for your interest in Japanese Kids Club!
