Lesson 1: Story of Setsubun
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Setsubun handout, coloring pencils Introduction: Introduce Setsubun and its significance in Shintoism. Development: Read and discuss the story of Setsubun. Children color illustrations related to the story. Conclusion: Recap the story and its key elements. Assessment: Ask students to describe the main events of the story.
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Setsubun symbols and traditions cards, craft materials Introduction: Discuss the symbols and traditions associated with Setsubun. Development: Match symbols with their meanings and create crafts related to Setsubun. Conclusion: Share and explain the crafted symbols and traditions. Assessment: Have students explain the significance of each symbol.
Lesson 3: Setsubun in Daily Life
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Setsubun in daily life worksheet, pencils Introduction: Discuss how Setsubun connects to daily life in Shintoism. Development: Complete the worksheet on Setsubun practices in daily life. Conclusion: Share and discuss the completed worksheets. Assessment: Ask students to explain how Setsubun can be incorporated into their own lives.
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Introduce key concepts of Setsubun celebrated in Shintoism. Development: Discuss and explain each concept using the concept cards. Conclusion: Summarize the concepts learned. Assessment: Have students match concepts with their definitions.
Lesson 5: Setsubun Craft Activity
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Craft materials, instructional visuals Introduction: Introduce a Setsubun craft activity. Development: Demonstrate and guide students in creating the craft. Conclusion: Show and discuss the finished crafts. Assessment: Evaluate students' creativity and craftsmanship in their crafts.
Lesson 6: Setsubun Celebration
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Setsubun celebration props, music Introduction: Explain the celebration aspect of Setsubun. Development: Engage students in a mini Setsubun celebration with props and music. Conclusion: Reflect on the experience and discuss the importance of celebrations in culture. Assessment: Observe students' participation and engagement in the celebration.