Words from Native Languages Matching
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Words from Native Languages Matching" is written for 2nd Grade to 4th Grade (Ages 7-10). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Words from Native languages matching for 2nd to 4th grade: 10 English words like moose, raccoon and kayak to match to pictures. Answer key included. Part of our Native American Heritage Month holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Read the words and their languages together first. Ask children to find which languages gave English more than one word.
What students will practice
- Teaches 2nd to 4th grade students about Native Nations, past and present, with accurate and respectful facts.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for 2nd to 4th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Words from Native Languages Matching?
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Read the words and their languages together first. Ask children to find which languages gave English more than one word.
What is the Words from Native Languages Matching?
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One page with 10 lettered pictures and 10 words, each with the language it comes from: moose, raccoon, skunk, caribou, canoe, kayak, hammock, pecan, squash and moccasin, from languages such as Powhatan, Mi'kmaq, Taíno, Narragansett and Inuit languages. Children write the letter of the matching picture. The answer key gives each letter.
Can I use the Words from Native Languages Matching at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 4th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 4th Grade Native American Heritage Month resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. There are 30 Native American Heritage Month resources in all, from Kindergarten to 5th Grade, gathered on our Native American Heritage Month activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Native American Heritage Month resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 4th Grade students, roughly ages 7-10. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Native American Heritage Month resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 4th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 4th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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