Travelling Tales: Japan! Folktales, Fish and Folding Paper (Origami)
Listen to a folktale with a moral, explore Japanese culture & geography and create origami based on an image from the story. [hands-on, Waldorf, craft, history, fun, culture, tradition, travel, Asia]
WONDERSTAND by Ms. Karin
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(416)
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
Some students will be encouraged to complete the origami activity for homework. With some helping hands, this can take less than 10 minutes.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
The “Travelling Tales” series invites students to explore world cultures through storytelling and traditional art forms. Finding common themes and symbols in traditional stories across cultures is fascinating to me. This interdisciplinary classes will draw from a storytelling segment and move into language, geography, culture, art and the symbolism from an intriguing land, Japan. Students will listen to a Japanese folktale, “The Hunter and the Fisherman." We will discuss the tale’s moral before proceeding to create origami art based on an image taken from the story. The students will take great delight folding a square sheet of paper to transform it into a sculpture. The art of origami is often associated with Japanese culture. The class will briefly introduce Japanese writing (Kanji system) so that children can experience the symbolism behind some characters and try writing a few themselves. ORIGAMI: Class size will be small and the students will receive step-by-step guidance. ✋Younger students will benefit from having an older sibling or adult helping with the final steps of the origami activity.✋ If this is not possible, I encourage them to complete it for homework by following the video of my instructions. This is an opportunity to practice patience & perseverance! *** IF A SIBLING ENROLLS, THEY RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT *** *If your learner is younger than 8, please send me a message* The session will include a slide presentation. Students will be encouraged to share their impressions and opinions. I look forward to welcoming you to my classroom!
Learning Goals
Origami allows children to develop their spatial visualization, fine motor skills, imagination, and practice patience and perseverance. The theme of perseverance nicely ties in to our folktale. The students will also take away an appreciation for the symbolism found in Japanese writing and an introduction to Japanese culture and geography.
Other Details
Supply List
• Origami paper (a square). I use 20 x 20 cm but other sizes will work fine. You can also cut white printer paper into a perfect square. The paper should not be thick since this will make it difficult to fold. Color paper is also a good option! • White paper or a notebook and a marker to practice writing Japanese characters
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
416reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Queen's University
I have worked in different cultural settings as a Waldorf teacher. I have travelled extensively across four continents. My life experiences combined with my multicultural family give me a deep appreciation for the diversity of our world.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 75 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-5 learners per class
