Comments on: A blog for children about life in Japan

By: Anne Davis

Anne Davis — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:59:59 +0000

Mrs. Cunningham,

Please see the recommendation I made for Frank. I am sure the author of the blog would be most helpful!

By: Anne Davis

Anne Davis — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:58:49 +0000

Hi Frank,

Check out the blog I highlighted in this post and even make a comment to the author….
http://www.hereandtherejapan.org/

I think she can make some excellent recommendations for you.

By: Frank Richard

Frank Richard — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:41:31 +0000

I would like to get some Japnese books which depict traditionsal Japanese life. if you recommend one I would be greatful

By: mrscunningham

mrscunningham — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:16:30 +0000

I just want to say that I really enjoyed reading your blog on life in Japan my children were fascinated by some of the interesting things you have written, I would love to get some Japanese books which depict traditional Japanese life. If you could recommend one I would be grateful
Silvana

By: Annie Donwerth Chikamatsu

Annie Donwerth Chikamatsu — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 05:51:52 +0000

Thank you all for your nice comments. I just found them!! I hope you are still logging on and passing the word along to others.
You might be interested in reading the interview that School Library Journal’s blog posted on Sept. 28, 2006.
Anne, thanks again for posting about my blog.
Annie Donwerth Chikamatsu

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:01:20 +0000

I have been researching blogs across the content areas to show teachers in my district how they can be used for educational purposes. Often, primary level teachers feel that their ability to use and apply technology in the classroom is limited due to the level of their students. This website is a perfect example of how a blog could be used as an instructional tool to provide authentic, meaningful experiences to students of any age. I will certainly be including this blog in my presentations.

By: Cerene

Cerene — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:39:55 +0000

I appreciate Ms. Chikamutsu’s effort to share a cultural experience with others. I believe that the more we can expose young children to other cultures, the better they will understand their own culture. In this day and age- it is essential! I am going overseas to teach in Belfast in a month for this very reason. i look forward to bringing Ireland to life for my students, and making it a personal experience. I

By: Anne Davis

Anne Davis — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:33:53 +0000

It is a great blog! In my emails with the author, she suggested that it would be great if more Here and There blogs were created- like Here and There Georgia, Here and There (any place)! I agree! Maybe you might add some to the pool! Maybe I will!

Thank you for your nice comments!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:49:58 +0000

I just looked over the Chikamatsu’s blog and I really enjoyed it. The pictures are wonderful along with the descriptions that go along with it. This would be a great way to get students to learn more about other countries that would allow them to even converse with one another along the way! I to think this site is great as well!