Websites for background information:

• Say It in Japanese-- Basic phrases and language materials, from Kids Web Japan.  Look at the right-hand box for interactive alphabet charts and games
• Language Education-- From the National Clearinghouse for US-Japan Studies. Updated list of links to many resources
• Names in Japanese-- Learn to write your name in katakana!  Eri Takase lists 3000 of the most common phonetic translations of English names.
• The Japanese Page-- Website/blog/forum devoted to Japanese language learning, with many lessons and cultural tidbits.
• English-Japanese Pictoral Dictionary-- From Enchanted Learning
• Learn Colors in Japanese-- From Enchanted Learning
• Traditional Japanese Songs-- Hear and learn four Japanese children's songs, including the "Momotaro" song (about the Momotaro/ Peach Boy folk tale)

Sample activities planned for Ohanashi festival:

• Learn to write your name in Japanese
• Try your hand at Japanese calligraphy
• Learn basic phrases and expressions in Japanese
• Display: Pictures, posters, books

Contact person: Stacy Brinkman