Children will distinguish north, south, east, and west directions of Japan and China. Children discuss similarities and differences between Japanese and Chinese New Years. Children make Venn diagrams of Japan and China. Children make a list of Japanese foods they have tasted. Children make a list of Chinese foods they have tasted.
Children select a favorite book about Japan and illustrate the cover or favorite part of the book.
Children select a favorite book about China and illustrate the cover or favorite of the book. Have your child name major oceans of the world and write them here. Have your child name a continent and write it here. Have your child name an island and write it here. Have your child demonstrate understanding of north, south, east, and west terms on a map at home.