As an English teacher in Japan, I designed uniform classroom materials, using colors and illustrations to promote understanding and engagement.
英語のクラスのために、いろんな資料をデザインをした。
During class I used place markers to maintain social distancing and order. Each child was given a nametag, as well as a chip (Numbers for the 4 year olds, and Animals for the 5 year olds). The chips were used to randomly assign seats as the kids would match the number or animal to the spot.
席はくじ引きに決め(4歳は番号、5歳は動物)。「お名前は？」のレッスンに名札を使用。
I built lesson plans for all the classes (3-6 year olds). There was no textbook for either the Preschool or Elementary school, so I descided on topics I though would be most useful. Topic groups are organized by color, which match the Resources guide, and individual lesson plans.
授業のために教科書うはなかったので、各クラスのためにレッスンプランを書きました。
A4 Flashcards were made and used for introducing vocabulary as well as games. For these I designed the Illustrations as well.
A4フラッシュカードを作って、授業中に使いました。
A game used to illustrate the concept that two letters are used to describe each Hiragana.
ひらがなとABCパズルゲーム。
Cards used as decoration as well as various games. The kids enjoyed the large size (A5).
飾りやゲームに使用されるABCカード。
ABC spelling game, Colors used are consistent with all other ABC's in order to help facilitate guessing.
ABCスペリングゲーム。
ABC building game was used to help students to recognize the various shapes used in ABC's as well as the differences between similar ones (ex. b,d).
ABCを作るゲーム。ABCの形を考えるために。
Knock, Knock, Knock, Anyone home? Picture book. Could be used to learn animals, colors, foods or all three depending on the level of the class.
コン、コン、コン、誰かいますか? 動物も、色も、食べ物がはいている絵本。
ABC Writing Order Used by the older kids when working on worksheets or personal practice of ABCs.
ABC書き順、5、6、7歳に使われている。
Halloween Book, a fun way to learn ABCs and Halloween related vocabulary.
ハロウィン絵本
For Christmas I designed a Santa letter to reply to the children. Weeks prior to Christmas I had the kids write/draw what they wanted from Santa and place it in a box. The Preschool arranged for a 'Santa' to come and give small treats to the children.
クリスマスの時子供たちがサンタさんに手紙を書きました。クリスマス前にサンタさんの返事を作って発表しました。
For the Graduation 6 year olds (Preschool to Elementary school), I designed Graduations Cards and made a Lei for each child.
卒業式のために卒業証明書と紙の花のレイを作りました。
Language is used everywhere, Verbally, Books, Games, Movies, Music. You learn language when language is alive. When you see the context it's used in and the emotional impact is has on those speaking and hearing it. Children learn not a few words at a time but a lot of words little by little. Starting with listening comprehension and moving up to increasing speaking abilities. To make learning fun, not only increases retention, but also stimulates self motivated learning.
