Educator's Guides for
Tyowennatyerénhton: First Words
Tyowennatyerénhton: First Words is an introductory Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk) vocabulary book and photo book with English translations. Featuring photographs from the land, families, teachers and their students can learn numbers, colours, feelings, traditional foods and other aspects of the natural world, important to the Haudenosaunee.
There are three educator guides for teachers to bring this book into their classroom,
for early years (ages 0-6), grades K - 6, and grades 7-12.
Ages 0-6 Educator's Guide
Following a Three Sisters framework, this guide plants seeds that are meant to inspire learning, supports making connections to big ideas across multiple subject areas, and encourages educators to nurture their garden and adapt as needed. We recognize that the learning experiences provided may not meet the needs of every student and we encourage educators to customize, accommodate, and modify as needed to support the learning and success of all students
When you purchase the ages 0-6 Educator guide you get a FREE digital PDF copy of the guide..
This will be sent to you at the email address provided. Hard copies of the guide are mailed directly to you.
Price: $19.95
K-6 Educator's Guide
Following a Three Sisters framework, this guide plants seeds that are meant to inspire learning, supports making connections to big ideas across multiple subject areas, and encourages educators to nurture their garden and adapt as needed. We recognize that the learning experiences provided may not meet the needs of every student and we encourage educators to customize, accommodate, and modify as needed to support the learning and success of all students
When you purchase the Grades K-6 Educator guide you get a FREE digital PDF copy of the guide.
This will be sent to you at the email address provided. Hard copies of the guide are mailed directly to you.
Price: $19.95
Cross-curricular pathways invite students to weave their learning across science, literacy, technology, art, geography, and more—deepening their curiosity and strengthening meaningful connections along the way.
Through thoughtfully designed lessons, teachers will gain clear background knowledge, easy-to-follow activities, and culturally grounded approaches that bring the Mohawk language to life. Students will explore the gifts of the natural world, reflect on shared responsibilities, and engage in hands-on, land-based art projects that nurture creativity, identity, and connection.
With classroom resources, discussion prompts, and practical guidance for ethical and respectful Indigenous education, this guide supports meaningful learning that extends far beyond vocabulary - inviting learners to practice gratitude, reciprocity, and relationality in everyday life.
Following a Three Sisters framework, this guide plants seeds that are meant to inspire learning, supports making connections to big ideas across multiple subject areas, and encourages educators to nurture their garden and adapt as needed. We recognize that the learning experiences provided may not meet the needs of every student and we encourage educators to customize, accommodate, and modify as needed to support the learning and success of all students
When you purchase the Grades 7-12 Educator guide you get a FREE digital PDF copy of the guide.
This will be sent to you at the email address provided. Hard copies of the guide are mailed directly to you.
7-12 Educator's Guide
Price: $19.95
