Teacher Training and Inservice

Enjoyment: Teachers relax and enjoy Japanese stories told in this novel method.
History: Teachers learn about the history of kamishibai use in Japan and how it has changed over time.
Extensions: Teachers see the possibilities for expanding kamishibai use from receptive to expressive literacy development.
Planning: Teachers learn how The Kamishibai Project was developed, and how creating kamishibai can be tailored to a wide range of student ages and abilities.
Integration: Teachers explore the many subject areas that can be explored through The Kamishibai Project. These include: Asian Studies, writing development, literacy and arts curriculum, and social studies.