In the Latin American Mennonite colony, the village school is an important institution in the perpetuation of colony life.
The following documents are helpful for teachers in their work with Low German speaking Mennonites:
- English/Low German educational phrases (pdf)
- Initial classroom observations checklist (pdf)
- Initial impression observation checklist (pdf)
- Suggested ways to help other class members integrate a new student (pdf)
- Considerations for working with beginning English language (pdf)
- A strategic plan for welcoming Low German students into your school (pdf)
Literacy resources available
The following storybooks are written at a very basic English level and reflect Low German Mennonite life and culture. They are available for purchase from:
Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council.
519.428.0064.
