Japanese Culture Discovery Journey

🌸 Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Japanese culture, where kids can explore an incredible variety of traditions! Imagine the excitement as they take their first steps in learning the art of Japanese writing and speaking, diving into engaging language activities. Students will discover the elegance of Sumi calligraphy, creating beautiful brushstrokes that express their creativity. They'll experience the thrilling kendo sword martial art, learning about honor and discipline along the way. As they craft origami fortune animals, children will bring whimsical creatures to life while honing their fine motor skills. They'll also delight in playing with traditional Japanese folk toys that connect them with history and fun. This series is a tapestry of experiences bound to inspire and enlighten kids through the rich heritage of Japan. 🎎

About Chigusa

Artist, Jeweler, Athlete and Multi-Disciplinary Teacher
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.
* Fully-vetted, background checked, and interviewed

What Parents Are Saying

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I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you and the Grasshopper Kids team for leading such engaging and enriching Japanese and Mandarin classes during our February intersession camp. Our students had a fantastic time learning new languages and exploring different cultures through the interactive lessons your teachers facilitated. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and coordination that went into making these classes such a valuable experience for our students. Looking forward to working together again in the future!
Chantal W, Expanded Learning Associate
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"Is there anything we can do to improve your experience?" Nothing we can think of thus far! Grasshopper Kids has been a great experience. The support is amazing and always promptly responds to any questions I have.
Shelby G, Assistant Head of School
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Chigusa was amazing and the kids loved the experience! I'll definitely be booking again!
Nataly L
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I love what the kids made in their experience with Chigusa! She was lovely, and the terrariums and sun catcher are now proudly on display in our home. Kids had a great time.
Cat G
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this was a wonderful experience — easy to book — great communication .. flawless
Flora S

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