This resource introduces basic Japanese colour words through listening, speaking, and visual matching activities.

Students learn to recognise and respond to colours in Japanese using clear visuals and simple repetition.

No prior knowledge of Japanese is required.

This resource includes:

• Teacher Notes (lesson overview, pronunciation support, differentiation, and extension ideas)
• 1 student worksheet with matching, listening, and optional tracing activities
• 3 vocabulary cards featuring key Japanese colour words

Key vocabulary:

• あか (aka) – Red
• あお (ao) – Blue
• きいろ (kiiro) – Yellow

Ideal for:

• Foundation – Year 2
• Japanese / LOTE programs
• Introducing colours in Japanese
• Short language lessons (15–20 minutes)

Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum

Languages – Japanese (Foundation–Level 2)