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Hello! My name is Michailey and I am the creator of “The Little Tonbo”.
As a Primary School Teacher for over thirty years, one of my many roles included teaching Japanese to Primary and Junior Primary students and to children attending Early Learning Centres. Finding developmentally appropriate resources, that not only reflected my pedagogy but the everchanging landscape of child development, especially in the early years was extremely challenging, so I created The Little Tonbo.
The Little Tonbo offers a collection of activities and experiences sought to scaffold second language learning in the early years. Key vocabulary in the target language is introduced and/or revisited through breathing exercises, yoga, Auslan signing, action songs and finger rhymes, STEAM based activities, group games and play. These purposeful activities provide opportunities for children to create and develop new enquiries and curiosities; further explore, transfer and apply prior knowledge; experiment with concepts and skills to invent, trial, analyse, and reflect their growing understanding of their world.
Although my resources focus on Japanese language learning in the early years, you do not need to be a Japanese Language Teacher to facilitate the activities. LOTE teachers may substitute target vocabulary and non-LOTE teachers and educators can enjoy the array of activities with their students and little learners.
Happy Learning!
Michailey
www.TheLittleTonbo.com.au
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Hokusai – A Japanese Teaching Resource For The Early Years
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Japanese Greetings and Farewells / Konnichi wa & Sayōnara
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Japanese Resource for Early Learners – Lunar New Year & The Year of the Snake
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Norimono – Vehicles
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Hinomaru – The Japanese Flag
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Natsu – Summer
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Tonakai – It’s Japanese for ‘Reindeer’!
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Yayoi Kusama Japanese Artist
$6.00 Sold By: The Little Tonbo
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