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Smiley-shaped Ojibwe word search with beginner words like aanii and boozhoo.
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Nibwaachiwewin 1 Word Search

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This 8-word Ojibwe word search in a smiley shape introduces young learners to Anishinaabe language fundamentals. Hidden words include aanii (hello), boozhoo (greetings), and nishin (two), covering basic conversation and numbers. Use it as a language-learning warm-up, a cultural-awareness activity, or an opening lesson for indigenous language programs in kindergarten through Grade 2 classrooms.

Subject:
Foreign Languages
Topic:
Other Languages
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated September 2020

Word List

  • AANII
  • BOOZHOO
  • AANIISHNAA
  • NISHIN
  • GIINDASH
  • MAAGZHAA
  • KAWAABMIN
  • NAHAAW

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Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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