Empower Your Classroom with Interac Lesson Plans
17 expertly crafted educational materials designed to support ALTs in teaching English effectively and engagingly.
Interac is Japan’s largest private provider of professional foreign teachers to the Japanese government through its ALT program. With a mission to enrich people’s lives through the sharing of languages and cultures, we have been bringing the world closer together — one student, one school, one community at a time — since 1972.
To support our ALTs in the classroom, we offer a robust collection of 17 diverse lesson plans and teaching materials for teaching English in Japan. Designed to empower educators, our resources cater to all levels, from kindergarten to high school, and even support special needs education.
With Interac lesson plans, ALTs gain access to:
✅ Comprehensive, easy-to-follow guides.
✅ Activities that enhance student engagement and language learning.
✅ Materials expertly tailored to Japanese classrooms and government curricula.
Why our ALTs love Interac lesson plans
Interac lesson plans are designed with a deep understanding of the Japanese education system and the needs of both students and teachers. Whether you’re teaching elementary school children, guiding junior high students, or working with special needs learners, our comprehensive library has everything you need to succeed.
Tailored for all levels
From kindergarten to high school, our resources cater to every stage of learning.
Designed by experts
Developed by education professionals to align with Japanese school curriculums.
Diverse materials
Lesson plans, performance tests, interactive activities, picture cards, videos, and more.
Time-saving tools
Ready-to-use materials simplify lesson preparation, giving you more time to focus on teaching.
Inclusive approach
Specialised resources for special needs education and multicultural classrooms.
Explore 17 Interac educational materials
Interac’s lesson plans and materials are crafted to empower our ALTs with the tools they need to create meaningful language learning experiences. Here’s a closer look at what’s available to our ALTs:
For all levels
First, some general materials, useful for all schools. The Meeting Handbook is in English and Japanese and helps you work with the Japanese teachers and plan lessons bilingually.
For special needs classes, we have a handbook and pre-made lesson plans. Plus, you’ll find a set of decoration materials for holidays and other cultural events in English-speaking countries.
- Special Needs Handbook & Lesson Plan Collection – Tailored strategies and activities for diverse learners.
- [For Working with Teachers] Meeting Handbook & Sheet
- English Decoration Teaching Materials – Create an immersive English learning environment.
Senior High school
For senior high, we have a lesson plan collection that covers the most common points taught in high school English, and a case study book for speaking tests to help you prepare students for Eiken, and university entrance exams.
- English Lesson Plan Collection (Revised Edition 2018) – Comprehensive plans for high school English classes.
- Speaking Test Case Studies – Practical insights for conducting speaking assessments.
Elementary school
As you can see, we have a bilingual translation of every standard MEXT elementary school text, as well as extra lesson plans, activities, a performance text, songs, cards, picture cards, videos and other materials. You’ll never run out of things to use to help your students.
- 1st–2nd Grade Lesson Plans – Fun and engaging activities for young learners.
- 3rd–4th Grade Lesson Plans (Let’s Try! 1, 2) – Aligned with popular textbooks.
- 2024 New Textbook Compatible Materials – Stay ahead with updated resources.
- 5-Minute Activities – Quick, interactive tasks to keep students engaged.
- Performance Tests – Tools to assess student progress effectively.
- Songs, Picture Cards, and Videos – Interactive materials for dynamic lessons.
- Picture Cards for Classroom English – Visual aids to support language comprehension.
Junior high school (JHS)
We have a bilingual translation of all the major 6 textbooks, like New Horizon, New Crown, etc. You’ll always know what to teach on any page of the textbook. On top of that, we have an activities guide that has hundreds of activities to use in class. We have an original listening series, and a performance test to help your students with Eiken tests.
- Team Teaching Activity Plans – Collaborative ideas for ALT and JTE teamwork.
- Interactive Communication Activity Guide – Ideas for engaging conversation practice.
- Listening Plus – Resources to enhance students’ listening skills.
- 2022 Performance Test – Updated assessments for JHS classrooms.
Kindergarten
And last, for the teachers who might be assigned to teach young learners:
- Kindergarten, Daycare, and Preschool
- Kindergarten Lesson Plan Collection – Age-appropriate activities for early learners.
Elevate your teaching experience Interac
With Interac lesson plans, you’re not just teaching English, you’re opening the door to a world of possibilities for your students. When combining professional resources with your unique teaching style, you’ll inspire a lifelong love of learning in every classroom you enter.