Recommended for 4th graders! A collection of easy self-study ideas to try
For independent study in fourth grade, I recommend first finding what your child is interested in.
When they learn about what they like, they can keep going and enjoy it.
Here, we introduce simple daily study ideas that are helpful for independent learning.
When children and adults learn together, it sparks more curiosity and makes learning more enjoyable.
Learning opens up new worlds and helps build confidence.
Please use this as a reference to find areas of interest and enjoy independent study!
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Recommended for 4th graders! A collection of easy self-study ideas you can try (41–50)
Let’s enjoy haiku
Working together with the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education! Here are some ideas to help you get familiar with haiku.
In elementary school, students usually learn haiku around the third grade, right? Many people may have learned about it in class but want to know more, or even try composing their own.
In the video, they feature haiku by poets like Yosa Buson and clearly explain the structure and rules of haiku.
It also teaches about seasonal words (kigo) with examples, so it’s highly recommended.
Be sure to give it a try!
Three steps to make a haiku
Learn from the Haiku Koshien executive committee! Here are three-step ideas for composing haiku.
Many people want to try writing haiku but aren’t sure what process to follow, or simply want to learn how to make them.
These three steps are ideas you can use in such situations.
In the video, a member of the Haiku Koshien executive committee explains the key points clearly and carefully.
Give it a try!
Let’s enjoy reading haiku
Learn entirely through sign language! Here are some ideas for enjoying haiku reading.
These suggestions are great for people who use sign language in daily life or are currently learning it.
In the video, while introducing haiku by Kobayashi Issa—known as one of the three great haikai masters of the Edo period—you can also learn about seasonal words (kigo).
If you’re curious about how to express haiku in sign language, this could help deepen your understanding.
Be sure to give it a try!
Children’s words become haiku.
Let’s jot down honest feelings! Here’s an idea for turning children’s words into haiku.
Kids’ words are often free of pretense and express genuine emotions.
It’s a unique activity you can try together with a parent or guardian, so give it a go.
Many caregivers probably remember things their children say in daily life or when out and about, right? Use those words just as they are and turn them into haiku.
It’s a wonderful idea for children and their caregivers to compose together.
Is it okay if there’s no seasonal word?
Let’s clear up a simple question! Is it okay not to use a seasonal word (kigo)? Here are some ideas.
In haiku, there’s a rule that you should use a kigo.
However, there are haiku that don’t use one.
If children are curious about this, let’s work through it together! In the video, a teacher who is both a haiku poet and an essayist explains “muki” (haiku without seasonal words).
Once their questions are resolved, understanding should progress smoothly.
Be sure to give it a try.
10 Summer Kigo That Are Easy for Elementary School Students to Use
Easy to visualize! Here are 10 summer kigo (seasonal words) that are easy for elementary school students to use.
In haiku there’s a rule to include a kigo, but many people may feel, “I can’t even imagine which seasonal words to use,” or “Examples of kigo would make it easier to compose haiku.” These ideas present 10 summer kigo that are simple enough for elementary schoolers to use when you need them.
The video also introduces their origins along with examples, so it looks like you can deepen your learning too! Be sure to give them a try.
Summer haiku with gestures
A great way to spark your interest in haiku! Here are some summer haiku ideas with simple gestures.
Many people may not have many chances to encounter haiku in everyday life.
The three great masters of Edo-period haikai are the famous Kobayashi Issa, Matsuo Basho, and Yosa Buson.
This time, let’s learn a famous haiku by Yosa Buson, matching it to rhythm and easy choreography! In the video, it’s arranged with elements like quiz-style segments and upbeat recitation.
Give it a try!