Japanese Girls’ Day / Hinamatsuri Cards

Japanese Girls’ Day – also known as the Doll’s Festival – is celebrated on March 3 to pray for the health and happiness of young girls in Japan. Hinamatsuri, the name of the celebration in Japan, is marked by families displaying a set of hina dolls in the house and …

Hanbok (한복) Bookmarks Handout

This free handout is part of the “East Asian Cultural Crafts” series. In this lesson, we will be learning about traditional Korean clothing, called “Hanbok” (한복). Learn more about Hanbok (한복) and the process of making one by watching the videos below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY2Gm2EdhsU&ab_channel=%ED%95%9C%EB%B3%B5%EC%A7%84%ED%9D%A5%EC%84%BC%ED%84%B0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHmIcXaq5Eo&ab_channel=Allprocessofworld Color and decorate the hanbok bookmarks on the handout …

Chang’e The Chinese Moon Goddess Handout

This free handout is part of the “East Asian Cultural Crafts” series. In this lesson, we will be learning a little about the Chinese Moon Goddess, Chang’e and the important Chinese festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival. Learn more about the Mid-Autumn Festival or the origin story of Chang’e and her jade …

Kusudama Origami Flower Ball Gift Handout

This handout is part of the “Art of Giving” series (lesson #19). In this lesson, we will be using: origami paper (recommended size of 3″ x 3″), glue, and the Kusudama Origami Flower Instructions handout (free PDF download below!).  These origami flower balls make great gifts that can be hung …