This month we’re focused on the Lakota teachers heading back to school. Check out the resources we have available to help your classroom!
Back To School!
Free Online Resources
Lakota Berenstain Bears Teacher’s Guide
The Lakota Berenstain Bears is a great Lakota language resource for parents and teachers. You might know that the full first series of the Lakota Berenstain Bears is available at lakotabears.com. Did you know there is also a Teacher’s Guide available? The guide contains the transcripts for each episode as well as vocabulary lessons for students. Download your copy here!
Owóksape Teacher Portal
The Owóksape learning platform has been making big improvements to better serve Lakota language teachers. The Owóksape Teacher Portal gives educators a virtual classroom environment. Teachers can create custom curricula by choosing from Owóksape’s lesson plans. The interface allows teachers to track and manage students’ progress. Create your account at owoksape.com.
The video below is taken from our August 12 webinar. In the video Owóksape developer Elliot Thornton and Dr. Kimberlee Campbell discuss Owóksape’s features and answer questions from participants.
Lakota Interactive Textbook
The Lakota Interactive Textbook is an online forum containing over 100 different lessons on Pronunciation & Spelling, Verbs, Vocabulary Quizzes, and Grammar Quizzes. Access the Lakota Interactive Textbook here.
New Lakota Dictionary Online
Our New Lakota Dictionary Online gives students the ability to learn and practice vocabulary from anywhere with an internet connection. Lakota to English and English to Lakota translations are available in this searchable database of Lakota words. Click here to access the New Lakota Dictionary Online. If you’d like unlimited access to our dictionary, you can order a physical copy of the New Lakota Dictionary here or you can download the NLD to your desktop here.
Featured Bookstore Product
LLC Classroom Posters
Need some decorations for your classroom? Our LLC bookstore includes a variety of posters, including alphabet strips and vocabulary posters. Outfit your classroom with colorful illustrations to help your students learn Lakȟótiyapi! Click here to look through our selection.
Upcoming Events
October 17-18 Lakota Language Weekend
Mark your calendar for the next virtual Lakota Language Weekend this fall! October 17-18, LLC in partnership with the University of Denver will be holding a two-day language learning event. Follow Lakota Language Consortium on Facebook to be the first to know when registration opens!