Intermediate - Kids

 

This language learning kit was created in collaboration with Akinoomoshin Wigwam, and the MICEC Language Development Team. It is designed to be a functional take-home resource for language teachers and learners that is accessible for both online and in-person learning.

This kit is for intermediate learners of any age and especially kids. Intermediate learners know basic Anishinaabemowin words or phrases and are learning to use the language in conversation. They are learning to understand and respond to fluent speakers without relying on English. The activities in this kit are designed to be fun, engaging and age appropriate.

Akinoomoshin Wiigwam in Atikameksheng Anishinawebek First Nation is a not for profit organization incorporated in 2017. Akinoomoshin teaching lodge is focused on learning from the land and the language. Akinoomoshin and the Elders and Knowledge Holders they work with, provide Anishinaabe centred education to young learners, nurturing teaching and learning through immersion in Anishinaabemowin and Anishinaaabe ways of waadiziwin (being), izhichigewin (doing), inendamonwin (thinking) and kendaasowin (knowing). Together they have been working to develop an Anishinaabemowin immersion education model for early and elementary aged learners.

 

Intermediate Kids Overview

This overview serves as a starting point for using this kit. It contains an explanation about who this kit is intended for as well as an overview of the materials included, a statement about MICEC's immersion philosophy, and a list of further resources.

Download the full Intermediate Kids Immersion Learning Kit here.

Immersion Teaching for Kids Video

In this video, parents, learners and teachers from Akinoomoshin's virtual language nest showcase the methods they use in immersion learning. Everyone works together to share and learn the language through show & tell, singing and comprehension checks.

Transcripts & Translations

We include transcriptions and English translations to follow along with the Akinoomoshin Video.

Click here to download the Teaching and Learning Anishinaabemowin with Kids Video Transcript.

Show and Tell Activity

This activity explains the Show and Tell activity featured in Immersion Teaching for Youth Video. It includes variations for the activity as learners progress.

Download the Show & Tell Activity instructions here.

Show and Tell Vocabulary (Wikwemkoong)

This vocabulary provides a word and phrase list that supports the Show and Tell activity demonstrated in the Immersion Teaching for Youth Video.

Download the Show & Tell Vocabulary List here.

Show and Tell Vocabulary
(Manitoba)

This vocabulary provides a word and phrase list that supports the Show and Tell activity for teachers and learners in Manitoba.

*coming soon

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