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

Students learn to recognise and respond to familiar animals 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 animal words

Key vocabulary:

• いぬ (inu) – Dog
• ねこ (neko) – Cat
• とり (tori) – Bird

Ideal for:

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

Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum

Languages – Japanese (Foundation–Level 2)