Korean & Japanese for Kids
For parents, homeschoolers & teachers

Little words, big adventures in Korean & Japanese

안녕하세요! · こんにちは!

Simple 5-minute activities, kid-friendly guides and free printables to help your child read Hangul, hiragana and katakana and say their first words.

HanaExplorers printable workbooks, flashcards and activity books
Print · Play · Learn
Ages 3–9
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Learn to read

Step-by-step guides to Hangul, hiragana and katakana that work for parents who don't speak the language yet.

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Play, don't drill

Short, screen-free games that turn new words into giggles: memory match, find it, number hop and more.

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Ready for the trip

First phrases and food words to practice before a family trip to Korea or Japan.

Guides for grown-ups

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Practical, short reads you can use with your child today.

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Free printable charts & cards

Download our Hangul, Hiragana and Katakana charts, plus sample flashcards and a coloring page. No sign-up needed. Just print and play.

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Meet Hana

Hi, I'm Hana the Tiger!

“Hana” means one in Korean (하나) and flower in Japanese (はな). I show up on every page of our printables to cheer your little explorer on. Let's learn one word at a time!