The Mino-dibishkam! Kit has been created to help language learners celebrate their special day in the language. 

Mino-dibishkam! Resource Guide

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

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Print, cut, string, and display this birthday banner in your home or learning environment.

Print and cut these monthly headers to display with your birthday cupcakes decorated by your learners.

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Have your learners decorate these birthday cupcakes with their name and favourite things. Hang them under the monthly headers in your learning environment for everyone to see. 

Use this activity with manipulatives like real candles, or laminate and draw candles on with a dry-erase marker

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Use this activity to practice number recognition, counting, and fine motor skills.

Edit and print this custom birthday card for anyone celebrating their special day!

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Edit and use this sign to take pictures of your birthday person on their special day!

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Sing Happy Birthday in Anishinaabemowin!

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