Japan Day, 2006

                  First Grade

 Welcome to Room 35 at Margaret Brent Elementary School in Virginia.  Our first graders have been learning about Japan this month.  They have had many wonderful cultural experiences.  Our scrapbook pictures portray this journey.  Arigato for visiting. 

                      Hallway Decorations

Mr. Babbie shows us how to write our name in Japanese, some karate, and yen.	Mr. Babbie with our eager Pugsters.

       Learning about Chopsticks

             With Mrs. Babbie

    Making Carp Kites

                With Mrs. Babbie

                      Strong Children

           Watercolor Painting

              Cherry Blossoms

          With Mrs. Henderson

                    Our Matsuri Celebrations

NOH Theatre Masks	Taiko Drums and NOH Masks
Tatami Mats	Star Festival - Tanabata Kamashibai
Star Festival	Star Festival July 7th
Boy's Day	OBON Lantern Festival
	The students worked in groups researching the cultural aspects of Japan.  They made representations of the matsuris and made oral presentations about their learning.
Fans

           Arigato to my wonderful parent helpers for making this celebration so special... Mrs. Posillico, Mrs. Henderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Babbie.

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4/2006