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Classroom Practice/Program

Mari Kamioka is at any time and for many reasons. I chose this picture book as an icebreaker. I read
a member of Alpha
Chapter in Japan “Hug me...” and then all the participants shout the part of “Hug me...” together
State Organization. with gestures.
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co.jp

2.The second book is Mawaru Oushi by
Yoshifumi Hasegawa (2012), in which the main
character goes to a revolving restaurant with the family
once a month. He makes sure not to miss his father’s
signs as they select their meal. The father and son are
depicted in a humorous way. Participants are asked to
present their favorite type of sushi.
Mawaru Osushi by
Yoshifumi Hasegawa
(2012)

3.The main picture book I like to use is Life by
Kusunoki Shigenori (2017). He writes stories based on his
experiences as an elementary school teacher. Underlying
his work is a warm feeling. I read Shigenori’s works
every time in my seminars. Groups of four share their
impressions of the picture book.
Life is the name of a store—but it is not a store that
sells things. It is a “shop of miracles to sell happiness.”
An elderly woman who lost her husband brings flower Life by Kusunoki
seeds to the store. People who visit the store leave their Shigenori (2017)
goods and take the flower seeds home.

4.The fourth book is “Daijobu Daijobu”
(Daijobu means “It’s OK” in Japanese) by Hiroshi Ito
(2006).

Since I was a child, my grandfather and I would
go for walks. Grandpa’s words, “It’s okay, it’s
okay,” always encouraged me. I grew up. Grandpa
grew old. Now it is my turn.
Daijobu Daijobu by From this picture book, each participant presents
Hiroshi Ito (2006) “words” that encourage them.

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