{"product_id":"the-mahjong-teachers-kit","title":"The Mahjong Teacher's Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTeach American Mah Jongg with confidence, from the first tile to the first Mah Jongg.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete six-lesson course for teaching American Mah Jongg to brand new players\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost beginners don't quit because the game is too hard. They quit because the first lesson tries to teach everything at once. The Mahjong Teacher's Kit gives you a calm, step-by-step course built in six layers: the tiles, the card, the setup and Charleston, the turn, a full game, and first strategy. Each lesson has one clear job, so your students leave every class feeling capable instead of overwhelmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who teach friends, family or a new group at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub organizers and community, senior or rec center instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone asked \"Can you teach me to play?\" who wants to do it right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside (130 printable pages)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 complete lesson plans, about 2 hours each, with timing, a word-for-word teacher script, table activities, where students get stuck and what to do, a quick check for understanding and homework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher's Rule Reference: the official rules of play explained in teaching order, with the mistakes beginners make most often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore You Teach: class formats, group sizes, supplies checklist, room setup, tips for teaching adult learners, a welcome email template and a checklist for the week before class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Practice Card: 16 original teaching hands that use the same notation as the real card, so every lesson works in any year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproducible student handouts: a Tile Chart, the Practice Card, one handout per lesson and a one-page Rules at a Glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching tools: Practice Card teacher's notes, 13 staged practice racks with answer keys, 8 Charleston drill cards, printable tile flashcards, 6 lesson quizzes with answer keys and a 15-question Final Check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and admin sheets: attendance sheet, student progress tracker, lesson planning page and student feedback form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printable Certificate of Completion for your students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hard Questions: clear answers to 40 questions students always ask, plus a full glossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy teachers love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery rule is explained with the reason behind it, so you can answer \"why?\" with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial rules and common house rules are clearly separated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on activities every few minutes keep students engaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, clear vector tile illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotocopy-friendly handouts you can print for every class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download, PDF, US Letter size, 130 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint at home or at any print shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicense: for the purchasing teacher. You may photocopy the student handouts and teaching tools for students in your own classes. Please do not resell or redistribute the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students will need their own current card from the National Mah Jongg League to play real games (sold separately by the League). The American Mahjong Institute is an independent educator and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the National Mah Jongg League, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to be an expert to teach with this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. If you know how to play, the scripts, timelines and rule reference walk you through every lesson step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a physical product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's an instant PDF download you can print as many times as you need for your own classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the NMJL card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The kit teaches with its own Practice Card, and each student should order the current card from the National Mah Jongg League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The lessons use the Practice Card rather than a specific year's card, so the kit doesn't go out of date when the new card is released.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Mahjong Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55215869067605,"sku":"TEACHERS-KIT","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/2579\/3877\/files\/Screenshot_2026-10-05_alle_19.31.41.png?v=1791221607","url":"https:\/\/checkout.americanmahjonginstitute.com\/products\/the-mahjong-teachers-kit","provider":"American Mahjong Institute ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}