Storytelling through Kamishibai

Kuniaki Sakai, Niigata teacher, shared his original kamishibai story called "Max and Space" with Grades Two and Three on Friday, January 15th.   Linking with their units of inquiry on How We Express Ourselves, students got a first-hand look at how they can use Japanese storytelling for their written stories or performances.  Sakai's kamishibai stories are written and illustrated by him.  All of his stories revolve around the mischievous character Max The Cat.  The students were fully engaged in his presentations.  We hope that he can come again in the future.

                                                                                               -- Ms. Kampa

Kuniaki Sakai with his book "Max and Space" 

Grade 2 poses with Mr. Sakai.

Students giving imaginative suggestions for what the picture resembles.