Groundhog Day Explained
A PowerPoint made for middle schoolers to show them Groundhog Day. It could also work for elementary students with more Japanese help.
"Stack the Cats" Book
The book Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani
"I Want My Hat Back" book
"I Want My Hat Back" by Jon Klassen is a great book for Middle Schoolers
Handwriting Reading Challenge
Rather than challenging the content of the words, see if your students can decipher different types of handwriting!
Language Learning Tips
A powerpoint aimed mostly at middle schoolers and older students to give them ideas of fun ways to study English outside of class.
St. Patrick's Day in America
A powerpoint presentation for middle schoolers and up to explain St. Patrick's Day and share American Culture
Getting into High School and College in America
A very dry description of the application processes in America.
Japanese Words in English
This is a slide to introduce Japanese words that have made their way firmly into English, and what they sound like there!
Two Truths and a Lie
A PowerPoint with an example to introduce the classic icebreaker.
Presidents Day
A short description of Presidents' Day, since it's a federal holiday in the US.
Valentine's Day Presentation
To explain Valentine's Day in the US and share American culture, mainly to middle school students.
I Spy
Play the classic I Spy game with the students to warm up.
Twenty Questions Game
The classic 20 questions game that you (probably) know and love
MLK Day Presentation
This is a PowerPoint for older kids explaining what Martin Luther King Junior Day is in the US.
Thanksgiving in America
This is a presentation to introduce kids to how we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. It includes typical crafts that kids would make to celebrate and traditional Thanksgiving foods.