Lesson 1: Story of Tanabata Objective: Child learns about the story of Tanabata celebrated in Shintoism, its roots and history. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Tanabata handouts, colored pencils, craft materials Introduction: Introduce Tanabata as a festival celebrated in Shintoism and explain its significance. Development: Read and discuss the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi, the weaving princess and the cowherd star. Conclusion: Reflect on the moral of the story and how it relates to the values of Tanabata. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture representing the story of Tanabata.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Tanabata Objective: Child explores the symbols and traditions of Tanabata celebrated in Shintoism. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Tanabata decorations, origami paper, bamboo branches Introduction: Show examples of Tanabata decorations and explain their meanings. Development: Teach students how to make origami stars and write wishes on them. Conclusion: Create a class display with the students' origami stars and discuss their wishes. Assessment: Evaluate students' understanding by asking them to explain the significance of a Tanabata decoration.

Lesson 3: Connecting Tanabata to Daily Life Objective: Child connects Tanabata celebrated in Shintoism to their own life. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Paper strips, markers, tree branch Introduction: Discuss how Tanabata is celebrated in Japan and its similarities to other festivals. Development: Have students write their wishes on paper strips and tie them to a class "wishing tree." Conclusion: Reflect on the act of making wishes and how it can be meaningful in their own lives. Assessment: Ask students to share one wish they wrote and explain why it is important to them.

Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts of Tanabata Objective: Child explores the concepts of Tanabata celebrated in Shintoism. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Tanabata song lyrics, musical instruments Introduction: Introduce a traditional Tanabata song and its lyrics. Development: Teach students to sing and play instruments along with the song. Conclusion: Discuss the emotions and themes portrayed in the song and how they relate to Tanabata. Assessment: Evaluate students' participation and understanding during the musical activity.

Lesson 5: Tanabata Craft Workshop Objective: Child engages in hands-on craft activities related to Tanabata. Time Allocation: 90 minutes Resources Needed: Craft materials, scissors, glue Introduction: Explain the significance of crafts in Tanabata celebrations. Development: Guide students to create their own Tanabata decorations or ornaments. Conclusion: Showcase the students' crafts and discuss the creativity involved in making them. Assessment: Assess students' craftsmanship and creativity in their Tanabata crafts.

Lesson 6: Tanabata Reflection and Discussion Objective: Child reflects on their learning about Tanabata celebrated in Shintoism. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Reflection journals, pens Introduction: Review key concepts and experiences from previous Tanabata lessons. Development: Have students write a reflection on what they have learned and how it connects to their own lives. Conclusion: Facilitate a class discussion on the different perspectives and insights gained from studying Tanabata. Assessment: Review students' reflections for understanding and personal connections made to Tanabata.