Japanese Animal Sounds

          **Module 1: Introduction to Japanese Animal Sounds**

*Section 1: Welcome and What Are Animal Sounds?*

- **Lesson 1: Hello, Animals!**
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Welcome song introducing animal sounds in Japanese
- **Lesson 2: What Are Animal Sounds?**
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple explanation of animal sounds using playful examples

*Section 2: Discovering Dog Sounds*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Wan-wan"**
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Hear and repeat the Japanese onomatopoeia for dog sounds
- **Lesson 2: Mimicking "Wan-wan" in a Fun Song**
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Sing along with a catchy song and mimic the dog sound

*Section 3: Exploring Cat Sounds*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Nyan-nyan"**
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce and listen to the gentle Japanese sound for cats
- **Lesson 2: Mimicking "Nyan-nyan" with Movement**
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Combine movement and sound to mimic a cat’s "Nyan-nyan"

*Section 4: Enjoying Bird Tunes*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Piyo-piyo"**
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Explore the soft chirping sound of birds in Japanese
- **Lesson 2: Singing "Piyo-piyo" Together**
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Group singing activity focused on the bird sound

*Section 5: Recap and Animal Sound Games*

- **Lesson 1: Animal Sound Matching Game Part 1**
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Matching animal pictures to their Japanese sound (first half)
- **Lesson 2: Animal Sound Matching Game Part 2**
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Complete the matching game and review sounds learned

**Module 2: Farmyard Friends and Their Sounds**

*Section 1: Learning with Cows*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Moo-moo"**
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce the cow sound in Japanese through a gentle listening exercise
- **Lesson 2: Interactive Cow Song**
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sing along with a simple cow-themed song and mimic "Moo-moo"

*Section 2: Playful Pig Sounds*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Buu-buu"**
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce the pig’s sound in Japanese with a fun listening activity
- **Lesson 2: Singing with the Pigs**
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Engage in an interactive song featuring the pig sound

*Section 3: Soft Sheep Sounds*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Mee-mee"**
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learn the soft bleating sound of sheep in Japanese
- **Lesson 2: Following the Sheep Song**
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sing and mimic the sheep sound with simple hand movements

*Section 4: Happy Horse Sounds*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Hiin-hiin"**
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce the horse sound in Japanese with clear, simple audio cues
- **Lesson 2: Interactive Horse Sound Song**
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Participate in a call-and-response song featuring horse sounds

*Section 5: Farmyard Sound Games*

- **Lesson 1: Farm Friends Sound Quiz Part 1**
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Interactive quiz matching farm animals to their sounds (first half)
- **Lesson 2: Farm Friends Sound Quiz Part 2**
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Complete the quiz and reinforce the learned farm sounds

**Module 3: Forest Animal Adventures**

*Section 1: Meet the Gentle Bear*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to the Bear's "Guu-guu"**
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce a friendly, soft bear sound in Japanese
- **Lesson 2: Mimicking the Bear’s Growl**
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Fun mimicry session “growling” gently like a bear

*Section 2: Discovering Deer Sounds*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Shii-shii"**
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce the soft, gentle sound associated with deer in Japanese
- **Lesson 2: Singing with the Deer**
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Engage in a calming song that includes deer sounds

*Section 3: Exploring More Bird Sounds*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to the Woodpecker’s "Kok-ko"**
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Listen to a playful woodpecker sound in a forest setting
- **Lesson 2: Tapping Along with "Kok-ko"**
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Interactive tapping game to mimic the woodpecker’s rhythm

*Section 4: Froggy Fun in the Forest*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to "Gero-gero"**
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Explore the fun frog croak sound in Japanese
- **Lesson 2: Froggy Song and Mimicry**
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sing and mimic the frog sound with playful hopping movements

*Section 5: Forest Sound Recap*

- **Lesson 1: Forest Animal Sound Matching Game Part 1**
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Matching forest animal pictures to their Japanese sounds (first part)
- **Lesson 2: Forest Animal Sound Matching Game Part 2**
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Continue the matching game to reinforce the forest sounds

**Module 4: Ocean and River Creatures**

*Section 1: Whales of the Ocean*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to the Gentle Whale Song**
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce a soft, soothing whale sound in Japanese style
- **Lesson 2: Singing and Mimicking the Whale**
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Group activity to sing along and mimic the whale’s call

*Section 2: Dolphin Clicks and Whistles*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to Dolphin Sounds**
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Focused listening to the playful clicks and whistles of dolphins
- **Lesson 2: Interactive Dolphin Call Song**
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Mimic dolphin sounds with hand gestures and simple calls

*Section 3: River Frog Echoes*

- **Lesson 1: Listening Revisited: Frog Songs by the River**
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Reintroducing the frog’s "gero-gero" sound in a river setting
- **Lesson 2: Singing along with the River Frogs**
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Group sing-along focused on the river frog sound

*Section 4: Crustacean Rhythms*

- **Lesson 1: Listening to the Crab’s Clap**
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Playful introduction to a crab’s rhythmic “clap” sound in Japanese style
- **Lesson 2: Fun Crab Clap Song**
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Engage in an interactive song where children clap like crabs

*Section 5: Ocean and River Review Games*

- **Lesson 1: Creature Sound Quiz Part 1**
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Matching quiz on ocean and river creature sounds (first half)
- **Lesson 2: Creature Sound Quiz Part 2**
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Complete quiz and review all ocean and river sounds learned

**Module 5: Animal Sound Performance and Celebration**

*Section 1: Creating a Sound Story*

- **Lesson 1: Design Your Own Animal Sound Story Part 1**
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Encourage creative thinking by starting a story using learned sounds
- **Lesson 2: Design Your Own Animal Sound Story Part 2**
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Complete the story with fun animal sound segments

*Section 2: Sound Collage of Animal Friends*

- **Lesson 1: Mix and Match Animal Sounds Part 1**
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Combine different animal sounds to create a playful collage
- **Lesson 2: Mix and Match Animal Sounds Part 2**
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Continue the collage activity with group feedback

*Section 3: Group Sing-Along Party*

- **Lesson 1: Animal Parade Song Part 1**
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Practice a fun, simple group song featuring all animal sounds
- **Lesson 2: Animal Parade Song Part 2**
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Perform the animal parade song together with joyful expressions

*Section 4: Confidence in Mimicry Practice*

- **Lesson 1: Daily Animal Sound Mimicry Practice Part 1**
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Guided practice session focusing on repeating animal sounds confidently
- **Lesson 2: Daily Animal Sound Mimicry Practice Part 2**
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Repeat and reinforce mimicry techniques with group participation

*Section 5: Final Celebration and Talent Show*

- **Lesson 1: Animal Sound Talent Show Part 1**
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Kids showcase their favorite animal sounds in a mini talent show
- **Lesson 2: Animal Sound Talent Show Part 2**
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Conclude with a group celebration and final performance of all animal sounds