Gakken Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo), a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings, released "Brain Development x Gakken Classroom: Preparation for Elementary School 2027 Edition" on May 21, 2026.
As families begin school bag shopping ('Ran-katsu') for the 2027 school year, this workbook offers a complete solution for both academic and life skill preparations. In addition to basic Japanese, Math, and Life Skills, the book includes sections on English, programming, and financial education. Notably, new posters focused on crime prevention during school commutes have been added to the package.
### Nine Major Educational Supplements: 1. **1st Grade Prep Book:** Instructions on pencil holding and introduction to English apps. 2. **Programming & Money Trial Work:** Preview of popular specialized series. 3. **Alphabet/Kanji Poster:** Wall-mounted reference for writing. 4. **1st Grade Ruler Set:** A durable set of four plastic rulers. 5. **Erasable Practice Board:** Use with water-based markers for repeated practice. 6. **Rotating Clock Board:** Moveable hands to learn time-telling. 7. **Reward Stickers:** Motivation boosters for children. 8. **[NEW] Crime Prevention Safety Poster:** Practicing responses to dangerous situations. 9. **[NEW] 'Ika no Osushi' Promise Poster:** Daily confirmation of basic safety rules.
### Academic Coverage: - **Japanese:** Covers Hiragana, Katakana, and basic Kanji. - **Math:** Focuses on numbers up to 20 and addition/subtraction within 10. - **Intelligence & Life Skills:** Covers school habits, nature/science topics, and general knowledge.
The content is designed to cycle through subjects to keep children engaged. Gakken also offers specialized 'Japanese' and 'Math' prep books for those seeking more advanced challenges.
### Product Overview: - **Title:** Brain Development x Gakken Classroom: Preparation for Elementary School 2027 Edition - **Price:** 1,045 JPY (tax included) - **Release Date:** May 21, 2026 - **Format:** A4 size / 64 pages - **Publisher:** Gakken Co., Ltd.
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