The following documents are helpful for teachers in their work with Low German speaking Mennonites

Called to Mexico: Bringing hope and literacy to the Old Colony Mennonites

Available through Old Colony Mennonite Support PO Box Office 150 Nappanee, IN 46550 tel 574.773.2565

Literacy Resources

These 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.    …

A strategic plan for welcoming Low German students into your school

Welcoming students and their families takes some preparation. This guide is a general strategy that can be implemented over time and adapted to your school’s specific circumstances, resources and needs.

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One Quilt Many Pieces

A Guide to Mennonite Groups in Canada (Margaret Loewen Reimer).

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Suggested ways to help other class members integrate a new student Open File
Low German Dictionary

A searchable online resource © 2013 by Loren Koehler and Ed Zacharias

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Considerations for working with beginning English language Open File
Mennonite History for Young People

This series has been developed to be an excellent addition to existing social studies curricula in Canada for both public and private schools with Low German Mennonite students. The books…

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English/Low German educational phrases

A list of English phrases with Low German translations, ideal for use in educational settings.

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