Free Teaching Resources
Great news! These teaching resources below are available for all teachers!
Additional teaching resources for sushi kit customers can be found in our Members Zone.
We've made it easy for you to make sushi in school.
Having worked with teachers from over 16,000 schools we know how important it is to make your lesson planning easy for you. We have developed activities for Primary and Secondary schools although we have found the resources can be made applicable to both.
This popular project can be used as a Themed Day or whole school event incorporating origami, exercise, board games, cultural understanding and of course healthy eating!
The sushi lesson is popular in Food Technology as a one and a half hour class incorportaing healthy eating and nutrition as well as basic food preparation skills. More and more pupils are also using the project as part of their GCSE practical exam too.
Cooking Sushi Rice
It is important to get this step right.
Without properly cooked sushi rice you will not be able to make sushi. The biggest mistake people make is to let the rice boil dry.
As soon as you notice the rice separate you must either remove from the heat if cooked or add extra water if not yet cooked properly.
Different brands of sushi rice may require different cooking guideline. Make sure you follow the directions on the rice packet or if you have purchased our kit you will find a comprehensive explanation to cooking the perfect sushi rice.
Kanji Writing Activity
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Kanji is the Japanese calligraphy which your pupils can have fun using to write their names in Japanese.
Use GoogleTranslate to introduce the pupils to Kanji.
1. Go to http://www.translate.google.com
2. For the first box select "English"
3. For the second box select select "Japanese"
4. Type in the child's name and click Translate
GoogleTranslate will display the child's name in Kanji, along with the pronounciation.
When you print this page there is a blank space available for the pupil to practice writing their name in Kanji.
Chopstick Technique & Etiquette
Using chopsticks is a useful skill to master and can be great fun to learn.
When you purchase a kit you'll receive a guide on chopstick etiquette.
Rajio Taiso Workout
Rajio Taiso has been popular in Japan since 1928 when morning exercises were first broadcast on the radio for the nation to complete each day before work or school.
They were created as a means of keeping the Japanese healthy and well whilst creating a sense of community. Exercises are still carried out to this day before the work day begins.
Children in Japanese schools take part so why not introduce this for your class to try.
Origami Peace Crane
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.
The Peace Crane is the most celebrated origami creation
and has become an international symbol of peace.
Watch the video above to learn how to make an Origami Peace Crane. When you purchase a kit you'll receive the story of the Peace Crane
Make Sushi In School Kit - Added Extras
To make your lessons simple, we have combined all the basic food ingredients and equipment in one easy to use kit delivered direct to your door.
This kit also comes with additional pre-lesson preparation notes and lesson plans as well as a brief history of sushi and useful Japanese words. There are videos and whiteboard presentations showing you how to make the Maki Rolls in the Members Zone.
