Japanese Circle Time (Immersion Class) - Level 2
In this weekly on-going class, children will be led in song, story time, activities. Emphasis will be on improving fluency in hiragana, and katakana will be introduced. This class is for Japanese speaking children and is taught in Japanese.
Ai Sensei あい先生
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(152)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned. Typically if there is not enough time during class, or there are less than 4 lessons in the month, students will be asked to complete certain tasks during the week: * Complete writing assignment * Prepare for the read aloud by practicing their reading part * Prepare for the read aloud by drawing a picture to accompany their part Additionally, one of the keys to language learning and maintenance is repeated exposure. We ask all parents help facilitate learning by providing lots of exposure to Japanese at home during the week. Here are some suggestions: * Age appropriate Japanese TV shows * Reading Japanese books to your child * Speaking to your child in Japanese if one or more parents speak it.Assessment
No formal assessment.Class Experience
PLEASE NOTE: This class is NOT for beginners. This class is geared towards children who: * Can read all 46 hiragana * Can independently have simple conversations in Japanese Class will be conducted entirely in Japanese, and students are expected to follow instructions and to be able speak in simple sentences in Japanese. This is an extension of the "Circle Time for Preschool Age 3-6 Yrs (Immersion Class)", tailored to older, advanced learners. Each Week, children will be led in song, story time, and activities in Japanese as they interact with Sensei and each other. Throughout the year we will follow seasonal themes and Japanese holidays/traditions, and practice the same song(s) throughout each month to give a chance for students to remember the lyrics. Each month we will work on a group reading assignment, and culminate in a read aloud 音読発表会 at the end of the month. The objective is to improve reading fluency (go from reading individual hiragana to sentences), and also practice writing hiragana. Katakana will also be introduced. The curriculum is designed to generally repeat every year, but students can join at any time during the year. GENERAL OUTLINE: * Greeting * Attendance * Calendar * Song of the month or activity * This month's reading assignment * This month's katakana * Story time * Greeting INSTRUCTIONAL LANGUAGE: Class will be taught entirely in Japanese. CLASS SCHEDULE: Class meets weekly, except for holidays etc. as noted below (all dates below are listed in US time zones). Although Sensei is located in Hawaii (which does not observe Daylight Savings Time), class times will be adjusted to align with students in US states that do observe Daylight Savings Time (DST). This means if your area does not observe DST, class time would be one hour later than usual, during November-March. JANUARY 2024: 1/7 - Lesson 1 1/14 - NO CLASS (MLK Day) 1/21 - Lesson 2 1/28 - Lesson 3 FEBRUARY 2024: 2/4 - Lesson 1 2/11 - Lesson 2 2/18 - NO CLASS (Presidents Day) 2/25 - Lesson 3 MARCH 2024: 3/3 - Lesson 1 3/10 - Lesson 2 3/17 - Lesson 3 3/24 - Lesson 4 3/31 - NO CLASS (Good Friday) APRIL 2024: 4/7 - Lesson 1 4/14 - Lesson 2 4/21 - Lesson 3 4/28 - Lesson 4 MAY 2024: 5/5 - Lesson 1 5/12 - Lesson 2 5/19 - Lesson 3 (Last Day)
Learning Goals
Students will practice their Japanese skills through various activities:
Listening/Speaking: listening to teacher's explanations and instructions, Story Time, and interacting with teacher and classmates.
Reading: Students will practice reading sentences through the monthly reading assignment. Katakana will also be introduced.
Writing: Students will practice writing hiragana sentences through the monthly reading assignment.
Other Details
Supply List
Parents will be asked to print out some worksheets (hiragana worksheets, square grid sheets, etc.) in advance. These will be provided in advance, usually in the form of pdf attachments, or links to printable templates. Please supply your learner with the following items for each class: * small whiteboard with dry erase pen & eraser * pencil box filled with: - pencils & eraser - crayons or markers - scissors - glue or tape Occasionally we may do an origami craft, so it is recommended to have an assorted pack of origami on hand. Origami and any additional requirements will be communicated in advance in the classroom.
Language of Instruction
Japanese
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
152reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
*** I am currently on a break from teaching. Thank you for your understanding. ***
こんにちは Konnichiwa! I am Ai Sensei. "Sensei" means "teacher" in Japanese.
I am a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan, and currently live in beautiful Hawaii with my husband and two children.
I was raised bilingual/bicultural and it is my passion to share my Japanese culture, not only with my own children but with all of my students. I truly believe that a multicultural education helps to develop empathetic, globally-minded children. I also believe that multilingualism or multiculturalism is one of the most valuable gifts a parent can give their child. It is sure to open up a world of new connections and opportunities, so I commend parents for encouraging your child's early interest in world cultures!
I currently work as an online teacher with children in Japan and China in addition to teaching on Outschool. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and have classroom experience in public elementary schools in Hawaii. You'll find my teaching style to be warm and enthusiastic and my classes tend to be smaller to allow for maximum interaction. I hope my students leave class feeling like they've made genuine connections with their teacher and classmates.
I teach a variety of classes on Japanese culture and language - cooking classes, conversation, games, folktales - but my goal remains the same: to make Japanese accessible and fun for learners of all levels. Whether you've recently discovered your interest in Japan, or you're already fluent, I look forward to seeing you soon in my classroom!
*** About Schedule Requests***
I currently have limited teaching availability on weekends and certain hours during the week. My teaching hours are at capacity; thus I am unlikely to be able to fulfill additional schedule requests. Apologies and thank you for your understanding.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
3-6 learners per class
