The Magoshe Giizhigad Kit has been created to help language learners learn about Christmas in Anishinaabemowin. Magoshe Giizhigad is traditionally a feast day around Winter Solstice time which has evolved to include Christmas and gift-giving celebrations.

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Magoshe Giizhigad Resource Guide

This resource guide provides ideas for activities, games, songs, and lessons when teaching about Christmas with your learners. There are also cues and questions for instructors to use in Anishinaabemowin.

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christmas vocabulary

Use this list of vocabulary to talk about Chrsitmas objects. Listen to Rose say the words below.

Photograph of a felt christmas tree

Use this vocabulary and phrase list to complete the Felt Christmas Tree activity with your learners. Listen to Rose say the words below.

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colouring page- wrapped gifts

Print and colour these fun learning sheets while practicing Anishinaabemowin words.

illustration of a candy cane

Use these Christmas themed dot painting pages to practice fine motor skills with your learners.

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Use these cards for a memory and matching game to practice Anishinaabemowin words for the objects.

This fun art project is perfect for practicing language skills and fine motor skills.

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This greeting card can be downloaded, customized, and printed for all your needs.

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Bizindan & Nagamon

Have fun singing these two original Christmas songs by Brigitte Neganigwane!

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