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CHIBI NO GAKKŌ
A Japanese American Heritage School
Chibi No Gakkō is a Denver community-based program that provides children the opportunity to explore their Japanese American heritage in a fun, "hands on" way through a variety of activities. Sessions occur every other year and are open to all 1st-8th grade students.
A Japanese American Heritage School
Sessions are held every two years; next session to be held in Q1 of 2024
Students currently enrolled in grades 1-8
Teachers are certified through the Colorado Department of Education
Opportunities are available for those in 9th-12th grade (who were previous Chibi No Gakkō students) to mentor incoming students
ACTIVITIES
WRITING GROUPS
Students are grouped by grade level to collaboratively learn the value of their family and Japanese American history. Students engage with the content in a variety of forms including literature, videos, and personal stories.
COOKING
Students learn the basics of cooking simple Japanese American foods from ozoni to spam musubi. Many students love to share these recipes with their family at home.
MUSIC, DANCES, & GAMES
Otedama, Tanko Bushi, and Hana Fuda are samples of the folk dances, music and games students learn as part of their Chibi experience. Traditionally they perform what they've learned at the end-of-session celebration!
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ARTS & CRAFTS
Students express their creativity by making noren, taiko drums, furoshikis, hagoitas, maneki nekos, darumas and more.