©abcteach                      Children's Day                         Japan

Japan celebrates its children.  Traditionally they have a Boy's Day and a Girl's day. Recently they have combined the days to be Children's Day (May 5th).  Plan to have a Children's Day in your classroom.  You will be working in groups to plan the events of the day.

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Step 1. Research Boy's Day, Girl's Day, and Children's Day in Japan.  Find out what activities they did that day, what special games they may have played, etc.  Write your notes below. (Assign someone to be the recorder). Recorder_______________
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Step 2. Brainstorm ideas for your classroom Children's Day. Record them below and be ready to share with the class. (Assign a reporter) Reporter _____________
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