Japanese Boy's Festival by Janet Riehecky Take a closer look at the Japanese Boy's Festival through this informative story about two brothers that learn about the holiday and brotherhood through their parents' observance. Students will write how they think it would be to live in Japan. They can write about where they would live, what they would eat, how they would spend their time or how they would celebrate Children's Day. When they are finished writing they can illustrate the story and color the cover. Assemble into creative books by folding pages in half and using chopsticks and rubberbands to bind the book together at the top.
Teacher gives clues aloud about each word.
Students cross out the words on their game board that matches the clue. The first student who crosses out all five of his words wins. Have students color and make their own Samurai kite. Discuss the mysterious substance of air and wind. Begin by asking students to take a deep breath, then to exhale.