Japanese Kana Practice 5 May Kodomonohi Children's Day - Hiragana Exercises

Your students can recognize hiragana in order and read most of them, but still need more practice to write words? Then, try these Kana Practice worksheets to provide a variety of fun writing exercises.

May 5th is Children's Day ( Kodomo no hi ) in Japan and families display koinobori ( carp streamers ) to celebrate this Japanese festival!

This resource includes 10 words related to the event with different activities: Write the Room, Tracing, Kana practice, Maze, Amidakuji, Criss Cross puzzle, Sudoku, and Crossword. Students will enjoy writing characters!

Good for fast finishers, homework, or cultural learning as well.

This is also included in BUNDLE Kana Practice Year Long Bundle.

■ Level / Age

Beginner / G4-G9

■ Activity type

• Individual work
• Hands-on

■ Learners will be able to

• Write hiragana words
• Get familiar with Japanese Children's Day culture

■ Includes

*Please check the video preview to see the details (no sound). 

(1) Mini Picture Cards

• 10 words with illustration and English translation
• for 1. Write the Room activity, card games, and a poster
• Brief explanation of the event in English. (English proofread by a native speaker.)

(2) 8 writing exercises

1. Write the Room
2. Tracing
3. Kana Practice
4. Maze
5. Amidakuji
6. Criss Cross Puzzle
7. Sudoku
8. Crossword

(3) Answer Keys

■ Vocabulary introduced (10)

くま、かぶと、かたな、ゆみや、ちまき、

しょうぶ、きんたろう、こいのぼり、かざぐるま、かしわもち

■ Product Format

1 PDF file

■ Paper Size for printing

Letter size (8.5 inch x 11 inch)

(You can print on A4 size papers, as well. Please adjust your printer setting.)

■ Terms of Use

This product is for personal and classroom use only. You may not sell or distribute the files or physical printed materials. Please purchase additional licenses if you would like to share this resource with other(s).

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