Objective

By the end of this lesson, the first-grade homeschool student will be able to introduce themselves in Japanese, count up to 10, and recognize basic Japanese greetings.

Materials and Prep

• Flashcards with Japanese words and corresponding images
• Whiteboard or large paper
• Dry erase markers or markers
• Japanese language resources or textbooks

Activities

1. Introduce basic greetings in Japanese:

   • Teach the student how to say "Konnichiwa" (Hello), "Arigatou" (Thank you), and "Sayonara" (Goodbye).
   • Practice saying the greetings together and encourage the student to repeat after you.

2. Teach numbers 1-10 in Japanese:

   • Show the flashcards with numbers 1-10 and their corresponding Japanese characters.
   • Go through each number, saying it out loud and having the student repeat after you.
   • Practice counting together using the flashcards.

3. Introduce self-introduction in Japanese:

   • Teach the student how to say their name in Japanese. For example, "Watashi wa [name] desu" (I am [name]).
   • Encourage the student to introduce themselves using their name in Japanese.

4. Engage in a Japanese vocabulary game:

   • Write down different Japanese words on the whiteboard or large paper.
   • Have the student identify the corresponding flashcard or image for each word.
   • Reward the student with points or small prizes for correct answers.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In Japan, people greet each other by saying 'Konnichiwa' when they meet."
• "'Arigatou' means 'Thank you' in Japanese. It's polite to say 'Arigatou' when someone does something nice for you."
• "When you want to say 'Goodbye' in Japanese, you can say 'Sayonara'."
• "Let's learn how to count in Japanese. The word for 'one' is 'ichi', 'two' is 'ni', and 'three' is 'san'."
• "You can introduce yourself in Japanese by saying 'Watashi wa [name] desu'. Try saying your name in Japanese!"
• "In Japan, they have different words for different things. For example, 'inu' means 'dog' and 'neko' means 'cat'."
• "Remember to practice the Japanese words and phrases we learned today. It's fun to learn a new language!"

Useful Phrases in Japanese

• "Ohayou gozaimasu" - Good morning
• "Oyasumi nasai" - Good night
• "Hajimemashite" - Nice to meet you
• "Sumimasen" - Excuse me
• "Gomen nasai" - I'm sorry