The popular "Field Trip Plus" will this time be making Japanese paper, a traditional craft in Japan!

Hello, this is Mai from GLI!

Sunday, May 17.The popular "Field Trip Plus" event will be heldThe following is a summary of the results of the project!

In this issue.Washi Labo TOKYOand visited theMaking traditional Japanese paperThe following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used!

What is the “goal” of this project?

GLI field trips must includeEducational Learning."We are putting a lot of effort into this. Therefore, there is a good reason for you to visit Washi Labo TOKYO this time and experience making washi paper.

That's a big one.Two.The first is,I want my students to experience the joy of learning English while creating something with their own hands.That is to say.

And the second,I want it to be an opportunity to have a concrete contact with Japanese traditional culture and local traditional culture.From.

On the day of the event, not only the making of washi paper itself,Learn about the meaning, history, and materials behind it.The following is an example of a product that can be used in this way.

The actual Japanese paper to be made this time,It is made by adding Tokyo-grown raw materials (kozo: paper mulberry) and using Tokyo tap water or groundwater.It is completely Tokyo-made Japanese paper.

And at the end of the studyEnglish Presentationand by outputting what you have learned for the day,Various aspects of washi makingLearning and knowledge retentionWe will let them do it!

Field Trip Flow

What exactly do you do?"and I hope you are interested, but this field trip was largely(1) Learn (2)Make(Create), (3) Present (Announce).The company has been

(1) Learn: Prior learning

First, in the "preliminary study," students learn about washi paper and its process. Specifically

✔︎ What is Washi?
✔︎ How is Washi made?
✔︎ Why is it important in Japanese culture?

These include.

By learning about the process and background in advance, the Japanese paper to be made this afternoon will beIt will be more fun!It is! ^ ^

(2) Make: Washi paper making workshop at Washi Labo TOKYO

Participate in the workshop and create your own originalCreating Japanese paper postcardsI will do so.

After its postcard is created,Return to the classroom, write your message, and actually mail it to your friends and home.We plan to do so!

You have created your own product.Enjoy receiving Japanese paper postcardsI also want you to taste the ✨

③Present: English presentation

At the end of the event, while showing what they learned and made during the day,Presented in your own words as an English presentationI will ask them to do so!

I'm not sure if my English is good enough."If you are not sure what to expect, don't worry! Support staff will be present on the day of the event to provide a variety of assistance, so you can participate with peace of mind!

First time attendees and previous attendees are welcome to join us! We look forward to seeing you at this year'sField Trip PlusCome and visit us at ^ ^ ^.

Field Trip Plus:Tokyo Washi WorkshopDetails

[Date and time].
Sunday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Meeting place
GLI Hiroo School
https://gli-english.com/school/hiroo/

[Destination.
Washi Labo TOKYO(@Taito-ku, Tokyo)
https://thewashi.tokyo/washi-labo-tokyo/

Program
9:00~ Meet at GLI Hiroo School
9:00~11:00 Pre-study & presentation preparation
11:00~12:00 Lunch
12:15~ Depart Hiroo School
13:00~15:00 Washi Workshop
15:00~ Move to Hiroo Classroom
16:30~ Presentation preparation
17:00~ Announcement
17:30~ Dismissal

[Personal belongings].
Notebook, writing utensil, lunch, water bottle, recharged IC card (at least 1,000 yen), comfortable clothes with tight-fitting sleeves

Age Range
2nd grade elementary school to high school student
(*Children who can manage themselves, listen to, understand and act on instructions in Japanese)

Capacity
12 persons

Participation fee
GLI students: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Outside students: 9,900 yen (tax included)
*External students are also welcome to attend.

How to participate
If you would like to participate in Field Trip Plus,Please click on the "Contact Us" button below to submit your request using our dedicated Google Form.

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Again,You can experience traditional Japanese crafts, feel about the goodness of Japan, and have various real-life experiences,It is filled with many learnings such as

If you are interested, we would be happy to have you join us! I look forward to seeing you on the day!

GLI Mai

　
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