Dan-Dan Japanese provides resources for Japanese teachers. Buy units and support materials on TpT:
www.teacherspayteachers/Store/Dan-dan-Japanese
Dan-Dan Japanese's goal is to network with colleagues, as lifelong learners, to share and discuss ideas and to widen the realm of resources in Japanese language education. DAN-DAN JAPANESE:
Dan-Dan means ‘gradually’ in Japanese. Learning another language takes time! The word Dan has another meaning. Have you ever heard of ‘Dans’ that you earn in Karate (Belts)? The Dan-Dan series works in the same
11/06/2026
JFF Theater currently features a range of films highlighting traditional Japanese culture, and they're all available to watch online for FREE! sign up -
JFF Theater Watch free Japanese movies online with multilingual subtitles. Regular update of films and videos. Operated by the Japan Foundation.
I have received some messages asking if the Educational Readers are only useful if implementing the Dan-Dan Japanese units (workbook).
No, they do supplement and reinforce some cultural points and some vocabulary from the unit. However, they can be used STAND ALONE. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/dan-dan-japanese
![The Sensei Store - Shopping at the コンビニ [DDJ Educational reader]](https://img3.localgymsandfitness.com/555/691/1463713065556917.jpg)
31/05/2026
Follow Brian and Mitsuko on their shopping journey!
The Sensei Store - Shopping at the コンビニ [DDJ Educational reader] Take your students on a fun and practical shopping adventure through Japan with The Sensei Store! This engaging educational reader supports students as they learn how to confidently role-play shopping scenarios commonly experienced in Japanese convenience stores (konbini). Through this educational r...
DDJ -New educational readers now available! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/dan-dan-japanese Dan-Dan Japanese educational readers are engaging, story-based resources designed to support students learning Japanese through meaningful language and cultural exploration. Each story supports the DDJ units. Follow Brian and Mitsuko on their learning journey with your class!
If there is support of these resources DDJ will continue to create more, based on teacher and student feed back.
12/03/2025
Prep/Foundation
Family members
よしお兄さんの「おはなしゆびさん」 よしお兄さんとあそぼう！のテーマは3つ①親が安心して子供に見せられて、子供達にも楽しんでもらえるチャンネルにしたい！②教育現場の皆様に役立つチャンネルにしたい！③視聴者の皆さんのアイデアをどんどん取り.....
02/03/2025
Happy Girls Day!
Official Hina Matsuri Song | Japanese Culture for Children Celebrate Hina Matsuri (Girls' Day) with this fun and educational song about Japan’s beloved Doll Festival! 🌸👧 Learn about the beautiful hina dolls, tradit...
17/02/2025
Year 3 Term 3 Time
【Advanced Kanji Ver.】Telling the Time Song in Japanese【1じ・2じ・3じの歌】 Let's begin our lesson with Telling the time Song in Japanese.In this song, we are going to sing and memorize the Time "一時 (いちじ)" "二時 (にじ)" "三時 (さんじ)" "四時 (よ...
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