About
Tyowennatyerénhton: First Words
Grade Levels: Preschool - Grade 12
Book Type: Includes FREE digital audio and activity book downloads
Publisher: Reality Media
Copyright Data: 2023
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.
Included in the book are additional vocabulary, as well as activities to connect with Mother Earth. Along with building vocabulary, this educational resource can be a starting off point for land-based learning and environmental stewardship. This book supports curriculum connections to media literacy, visual art, science, history, geography, mathematics and healthy living. As well it can be used as an opening discussion about the importance of language revitalization.
Price: $24.95 (plus shipping)
Click here to listen
How do I pronounce Tyowennatyerénhton?
jo-wah-nah-jo-row-doon
In Fall 2023, Tyowennatyerénhton: First Words was selected as a best book for Kids and Teens by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre.
Bonus: The audio download can support the reader in word pronunciation.
The Activity guide, geared to the primary grades invites children, teachers, parents/caregivers/
grandparents to be on the land, to produce artwork, and explore nature.
Looking for teaching inspiration?
Our Educator’s Guides support teachers in creating meaningful cross-curricular connections for students in
Grades K–6 and 7–12.
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
Flash Cards & Matching Game
74 flashcards on coverstock
In your Flashcard Kit you will receive:
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a pronunciation guide
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tips on how to use your kit
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74 Flashcards on quality coverstock that you can cut out or copy.
Categories include
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Tsi Niwahsohkò:ten’s (Colours)
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Ohyatonhkwa’shón:’a (Numbers)
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Karonta'shón:'a (Trees)
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Kontinahskwa’shòn:’a tánon Kontiriyo’shòn:’a (Domestic Animals and Wild Animals)
If you have already purchased the kit and would like to purchase a pdf. copy for your personal use for $5.00, please contact us at sedoredoxtator@gmail.com.
Price: $20.00 (flashcards only)
$24.00 (flashcards + PDF)
When you purchase the Flashcard and Matching Game kit 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 kit are mailed directly to you.
