Lesson Plan
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Japanese Carp Kites

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story A Carp for Kimiko and discuss its theme/lesson. Then they identify and are introduced to the Japanese holiday, Children's Day, formerly known as Boy's Day. Students also design and create their own carp kite....
Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Garden Lesson Plans: Gyotaku: Japanese Fish Printing [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An activity where students learn about the koi, an important symbol in Japanese culture, and create a gyotaku fish printing. This is designed to be done in conjunction with a visit to a Japanese garden but can be easily adapted.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Koi

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Koi."