So Far from the Bamboo Grove | Activities :&: Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Traditional Japanese Dance

Learn a traditional Japanese dance like the one Yoko performed at the hospital.

2. Kimono Decoration

Research the traditional designs used to decorate kimonos. Create your own using an old robe, sheet or shirt.

3. Tea Ceremony

Hold a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in your classroom. Most commonly used is green tea.

4. Creative Writing

Based on the title of Yoko's essay, "Understanding," write your own essay or short story about the importance of understanding.

5. Japanese Meal

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