Holidays: Helmet

Samurai Helmet

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• Description: Kabuto (samurai helmet) is a symbol of honor and strength for boys on the holiday, Children’s Day (Boy’s Day). Children’s Day is an annual national holiday held on May 5^th. Many children fold these kabuto out of newspaper and origami paper.
  For more information, visit: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/childrens-day

• Links
  • How to Make an Origami Kabuto (Note: Newspapers cut into a square shape can be used too.)
  • Helmet from 15^th century at MET Museum
  • Brief History Video of Samurai Armor
  • About Children’s Day
  • Children’s Day Lessons & Activities

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• Lesson Plans
  • Yearly Events – Ohio Delegation Group (YJT)
  • How to Fold a Samurai Helmet “Kabuto” – Ohio Delegation Group (YJT)

• Standard Reference
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  • Social Studies: 
    • Grade K: A Child’s Place in Time – #1
    • Grade K: A Child’s Place in Time – #2
    • Grade 1: Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far – #1
    • Grade 1: Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far – #2