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!