Introduce your kids to the exciting world of Japanese language, reading, writing and culture with an immersive and creative Japanese Language weekly series! Kids will learn the basics of Japanese phonetic sounds and character reading and writing, including Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Through activities, games, art, manga and play, kids will gain an appreciation for the Japanese language, as well as the country's and people's rich history and culture.
Chigusa loves working with kids, has worked as a children's art teacher for 5 years, and has many passions to share! Among them are jewelry-making, key-chain-making, Sumi Calligraphy, painting, gardening, Japanese language and culture, making sushi, and learning about animals and the outdoors.
Teacher Chigusa is also a talented athlete, particularly in swimming which she's coached for many years. As a student, she was also a member of the competitive basketball and Kendo (Japanese martial arts) teams.
Chigusa is vaccinated against COVID-19, CPR, AED and First Aid certified.
