Japanese Blackline Masters
Printable Japanese worksheets covering hiragana, greetings, numbers, colours and core vocabulary — organised by year level so they land at the right pace.
Kindergarten–Year 2Year 3–4Year 5–6
Japanese teaching resources, ready for your classroom.
Printable and digital Japanese resources for primary school teachers — from ready-to-print hiragana worksheets to no-prep relief lessons, mapped to Kindergarten through Year 6 and the Australian Curriculum. Made for specialist and generalist teachers alike, whether or not you speak Japanese.
What's included
Everything you need to teach primary Japanese.
Mix and match, or grab the complete Japanese bundle. Every resource is classroom-ready — print clearly in black and white, or use on screen.
Teaching at a Moment's Notice
Ready-to-run Japanese lessons with zero planning — ideal for relief teachers or a last-minute timetable change.
Practical Program
A full-year Japanese scheme of work that maps out what to teach and when, so you always know what comes next.
Flashcards & complete bundle
Printable Japanese flashcards plus a complete bundle that pulls the whole language together in one pack.
Getting started
Teaching Japanese in primary school — where to begin
New to teaching Japanese, or building a program from scratch? You don't need to be fluent to give your students a strong, engaging start. Here's the approach our resources are built around.
1
Start with spoken language and greetings
Begin with everyday phrases like こんにちは (konnichiwa) and simple greetings. Speaking and listening build confidence fast and need no writing system to get going.
2
Introduce hiragana gradually
Teach hiragana a little and often, with plenty of repetition and visuals. Our worksheets break it into manageable steps so it never overwhelms younger students.
3
Lean on flashcards, games and repetition
Primary learners thrive on visual, hands-on activities. Flashcards and quick games make vocabulary stick and keep energy high.
4
Bring in Japanese culture
Food, festivals and everyday life in Japan give language a reason to exist. Cultural content keeps students curious and connected to what they're learning.
Levels & curriculum
From Kindergarten to Year 6, built for the Australian Curriculum
Our Japanese resources are organised by year level across the whole primary range, so whether you're introducing your Foundation class to their first words or extending a Year 6 group, the content meets them where they are. Everything is designed for Australian primary LOTE programs and maps to the structure of the Australian Curriculum: Languages — ready to slot straight into your scheme of work.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to speak Japanese to use these resources?
No. Our Japanese resources are designed for generalist and specialist primary teachers alike, including those who don't speak the language. Pronunciation guides (romaji) and clear instructions mean you can teach with confidence even if you're learning alongside your students.
Are the Japanese worksheets printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a print-and-go PDF designed to print clearly in black and white, so they work on any school photocopier. You can also display them on screen for whole-class teaching.
What year levels do the resources cover?
Our Japanese resources span Kindergarten to Year 6, organised by level so the content lands at the right pace for your class — from first hiragana and greetings through to more extended vocabulary and writing.
Are the resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum?
Yes. They're built for Australian primary LOTE programs and map to the structure of the Australian Curriculum: Languages, so they slot straight into your scheme of work.
Can I buy just Japanese, or do I have to get every language?
You can buy Japanese on its own. Each language is sold separately, and a complete Japanese bundle pulls the worksheets, lessons and program together in one pack.
Start teaching Japanese with confidence.
Browse our print-and-go and digital Japanese resources for your primary classroom.