Wiinimoshenhwi-Giizhigad

The Wiinimoshenhwi-Giizhigad Kit has been created to help language learners learn about Valentine’s Day in Anishinaabemowin. Wiinimoshenhwi-Giizhigad translates to His/Her Sweetheart Day.

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Use this list of vocabulary words to guide your language learning around Valentine objects and ideas. Listen to Rose say some of the words on the right.

Create a loving caterpillar with this Manidoosh! activity that encourages practice of fine motor skills and spelling in Anishinaabemowin.

Use these themed flashcards to count the hearts up to ten in Anishinaabemowin.

Read the PDF copy, or listen to the Read With Me video for Zhawenindiwin. Then learners can use this activity sheet to retell the story.

This printable allows learners to draw the person or thing they love.

These fun candygrams are great for customizing and handing out on Valentine’s Day! You can also print two copies and use them for a memory game with learners!

Use these lyrics to sing along and work through the Naanan Ode’enswag song and activity. Listen and sing along with the video on the left.

You can also download these small heart images to encourage exploratory play with the song!

This mini reader helps learners practice animate colours and encourages fine motor skills through tracing letters.

This fun activity can be used with older learners, or with your friends and loved ones. We have included immersion, bilingual, and blank versions of the activity to suit your needs.