January -keep learning about Japan

D. and I keep learning about Japan this month.

Today we read the book My Japan by Etsuko Watanabe.

 

It's a great book for introducing kids to culture of Japan, it talks about food, holidays, clothing. In the end it talks a little bit about hieroglyphs which gave us an opportunity to practice these as well.

We painted Sakura tree an idea for which I found  here.

The other day we watched  "Little travelers:Japan" dvd which we took from the library. It was interesting for D. and he learned a lot.

We keep looking at the map and finding new cities, grandma visited Japan 20 years ago and she's eager to share her memories as well. I have lots of activities planned out I only hope we will be able to squeeze them all in :D