Sushi is a type of traditional Japanese cuisine that typically includes some combination of white rice, seaweed, and fish. However, sushi varies widely and is now a popular dish all over the world! Follow the instructions on the handout below to make your own candy sushi! Just like real sushi, …
Taking one step beyond consonants and vowels, learn about some frequently used words and phrases in Korean! Practice simple words like “hello,” “bye,” and even some more complex phrases like “I am sorry” and “I love you.” You can also learn their formal and informal forms. To make this activity …
Learn about the Korean alphabet, also known as Hangul, by practicing how to write the double consonants and vowels in Hangul! First, trace the letters and then try writing them yourself. To learn more about Korea and its language, check out the “Korean Language and Culture” classes on Art Sphere, or …
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about some Asian American families or coloring the free handout below! Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated annually during the month of May. This month is meant to recognize and celebrate the achievements and influence of Asian Americans …
Learn the Korean alphabet by practicing how to write the Hangul consonants and vowels! First, trace the letters and then try writing them yourself. To learn more about Korea and its language, check out the “Korean Language and Culture” videos on ASI’s YouTube channel! Click here to download the PDF …
Yayoi Kusama Exhibition, Image by Lizzy Shaanan Pikiwiki Israel, (CC BY 2.5), via Wikimedia Commons Image created by Maritza Lohman for Art Sphere Inc. Yayoi Kusama, born in Japan in 1928, is a multimedia artist who does performances, writes poetry, and creates installations, sculptures, and paintings. Throughout these varying mediums, …
This week, we celebrated Chinese New Year’s coming up on the 25th. However, we also want our student to practice mindfulness and activities that will allow them to relax and calm down after school. With our younger class, our first activity was mindful breathing. We practiced breathing in and out …
Objectives Students will learn about the cultural history of Japan and experience the visual art of gyotaku (fish printing). A Gyotaku flounder print helps teach students about its anatomy. Flounder like all other flatfish, have both eyes on one side of its body while the opposite side is blind. (Hands-On …
