Activity
Animals/Pets
How To Do It
- Review and select the most interesting discussion prompts.
- Take turns sharing stories and experiences that relate to the discussion prompt.
- Ask each other follow-up questions to learn more details about the stories.
- Feel free to share other stories that come to mind.
Myaamia language for common pets
| Myaamia language for common pets | ||
|---|---|---|
| alemwa | dog | |
| pinšiwa | cat | |
| pihcita | small bird | |
| kiihkoneehsaki | fish | |
| waapanswa | rabbit | |
| kineepikwa | snake | |
| saahsantia | lizard | |
| keekaanoloohsia | rat | |
| neekatikašia | horse | |
Visit the online dictionary if the term you’re looking for isn’t listed.
Discussion Prompts
- Did your family have any pets when you were growing up? What do you remember most about your pet(s)?
- Do you have a pet now? What do you love most about having this pet?
- Have you ever lost a pet? How did it happen?
- Tell an interesting story about your pet(s).
- What do you enjoy most about the animal world?
- If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you like to have? Why?
- Does your pet have a Myaamia name? If so, what is it? If not, what would you name it?