Japanese Storytime for Tots

          Module 1: Introduction to Japanese Sounds and Greetings

Section 1: Greeting Stories  
- Lesson 1: Saying "Konnichiwa" (Hello)  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing the sound of "Konnichiwa" through a friendly story  
- Lesson 2: Saying "Sayonara" (Goodbye)  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using a goodbye song to familiarize toddlers with "Sayonara"

Section 2: Fun with Vowel Sounds  
- Lesson 1: Singing the Vowels (A, I, U, E, O)  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: A playful song that highlights the Japanese vowels  
- Lesson 2: Matching Sounds with Pictures  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: An activity pairing vowel sounds with colorful images

Section 3: Simple Sound Rhythms  
- Lesson 1: Clapping Along with Japanese Beats  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to rhythm using simple clapping games and Japanese intonation  
- Lesson 2: Storytime with Sound Repetition  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Listening to a short story that repeats key sounds for reinforcement

Section 4: Picture Storytime: Family Greetings  
- Lesson 1: Meeting Family in a Story  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: A picture book session introducing basic family-related greetings  
- Lesson 2: Role-Play with Family Figures  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Engaging in a simple role-play using family picture clues and greetings

Section 5: Happy Days in Japan  
- Lesson 1: A Colorful Garden Story  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: A story set in a garden introducing gentle Japanese words  
- Lesson 2: Listening to Nature Sounds  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: A calming activity using nature sounds to encourage gentle listening

Module 2: Exploring Basic Vocabulary in Stories

Section 1: Discovering Colors  
- Lesson 1: The Red ("Aka") Tale  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: A fun story that introduces the color red in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: The Blue ("Ao") Tale  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: A playful narrative focusing on the color blue and its sound

Section 2: Animal Friends  
- Lesson 1: The Curious Cat ("Neko") Story  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introducing the word "Neko" with a cute cat story  
- Lesson 2: The Loyal Dog ("Inu") Story  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: A simple tale featuring a friendly dog and its sound

Section 3: Tasty Food Items  
- Lesson 1: Rice and Miso Soup Story  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: A story that introduces basic food vocabulary in a kitchen setting  
- Lesson 2: Bento Box Adventure  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: An engaging narrative using a picture book about a bento box

Section 4: Wonders of Nature  
- Lesson 1: The Forest Walk ("Mori") Tale  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: A gentle story exploring the forest and introducing the word "Mori"  
- Lesson 2: A Trip to the Sea ("Umi")  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: A playful narrative highlighting the word for sea with visual aids

Section 5: Everyday Objects Around Us  
- Lesson 1: Home Sweet Home ("Ie") Story  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: A warm story introducing the Japanese word for house, "Ie"  
- Lesson 2: A Day at School ("Gakkou")  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: A simple narrative signifying the school environment through pictures and simple words

Module 3: Learning Simple Phrases Through Stories

Section 1: Polite Beginnings  
- Lesson 1: Please ("Onegaishimasu") in a Tale  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing the word "Onegaishimasu" through a short, engaging story  
- Lesson 2: Thank You ("Arigatou") in a Tale  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: A friendly story that reinforces the use of "Arigatou"

Section 2: Expressing Agreement  
- Lesson 1: Understanding "Hai" (Yes)  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: A story activity highlighting the positive word "Hai"  
- Lesson 2: Saying "Iie" (No) Gently  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: A simple narrative helping toddlers learn to say "Iie" in context

Section 3: Sharing Emotions  
- Lesson 1: I Am Happy!  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: A cheerful story that talks about happiness with simple Japanese expressions  
- Lesson 2: Smiles and Laughter  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: A playful activity incorporating facial expressions and basic words

Section 4: Family and Friendship  
- Lesson 1: I Love You (Simple Version)  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: A gentle introduction to expressing affection in a story setting  
- Lesson 2: Hello, My Friend  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: A friendly narrative encouraging simple greetings among friends

Section 5: Using Phrases in Play  
- Lesson 1: Sharing and Caring  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: A story-based activity that uses simple phrases during playtime  
- Lesson 2: Kindness in Action  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: An interactive retelling reinforcing kind words and actions

Module 4: Songs, Rhymes, and Repetition in Japanese

Section 1: Catchy Nursery Rhymes  
- Lesson 1: Learning a Japanese Nursery Rhyme  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing a fun nursery rhyme to develop listening skills  
- Lesson 2: Singing with Gestures  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: An activity combining simple actions with the nursery rhyme

Section 2: Animal Sound Songs  
- Lesson 1: Singing Animal Sounds  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: A playful song that pairs animal names with their sounds in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Imitating Friendly Animal Noises  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: An interactive game where toddlers mimic animal sounds while learning the words

Section 3: Counting in a Song  
- Lesson 1: Counting to Five through Song  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: A rhythmic song that gently introduces numbers through repetition  
- Lesson 2: Counting Objects in a Picture Story  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: An activity where children count familiar objects in a simple story

Section 4: Seasonal Song Stories  
- Lesson 1: A Springtime Flower Song  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: A colorful story song about spring and flowers in Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Singing in the Rain  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: A fun and engaging song that relates to rainy day activities

Section 5: Repeating Fun Phrases  
- Lesson 1: "Repeat After Me" Game  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: An interactive game where simple Japanese phrases are repeated after the teacher  
- Lesson 2: Mirror Phrases Activity  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: A playful mirror activity that encourages repetition of key words

Module 5: Telling Simple Stories and Role-Play

Section 1: Story Sequencing  
- Lesson 1: Once Upon a Time…  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing the beginning of a story with familiar picture prompts  
- Lesson 2: The Journey Begins  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Continuing the tale with simple, sequential events

Section 2: Using Voices for Characters  
- Lesson 1: Giving Characters Unique Voices  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: A role-play session where each character gets a simple voice  
- Lesson 2: Picture Book Character Role-Play  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using picture books to assign voices and act out characters

Section 3: Interactive Storytelling  
- Lesson 1: Using Hand Movements to Tell a Story  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: An engaging activity combining gestures with a simple narrative  
- Lesson 2: "What Comes Next?" Game  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: An interactive session encouraging toddlers to predict the next part of the story

Section 4: Story Retelling  
- Lesson 1: Retell Your Favorite Story  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: A guided activity where children retell a familiar story in simple Japanese  
- Lesson 2: Acting Out Story Parts  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Children participate by acting out parts of the story to reinforce language and comprehension

Section 5: Creating Simple Stories from Picture Cues  
- Lesson 1: Follow the Picture: Story Start  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: An activity that uses picture cues to start a simple story  
- Lesson 2: Build Your Own Story Sequence  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: A creative exercise where toddlers arrange pictures to form a simple narrative