Workplace Reflections 2.11 Explore: Cam Bay 2026 by

ece37 — 2025-08-15 18:24:46 UTC

In which ways do you continue to ensure that Inuktitut is being used and modelled to the children in your care?

2026-03-20 19:26:53 UTC

In which ways do you continue to ensure that Inuktitut is being used and modelled to the children in your care?

I try and say basic words to them, I show them pictures of animals and say the Inuinnaqtun word. But I would like to see more basic words around the building. We have one teacher that sings songs to the Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Colleen

2026-03-20 19:44:28 UTC

Keep continuing doing basic innuinaqtun songs and reading. I have one toddler educator who loves to sing and read innuinaqtun books on a daily basis, along with saying the colours that we have on our walls. I myself will get basic words laminated and have them set up for “word of the day” for our centre. I am still on a search to finding an elder to work with us at our centre, I plan on getting them in at least 2 or 3 days a week, looking through our innuinaqtun books, organizing sheets together to do crafts colouring, laminating more basic words. Talk with an elder on what else she/he would like to do for culture.

Megan

2026-03-23 07:33:10 UTC

I don’t really speak the language, but I do know the names of some animals in Inuktitut, so I try to teach the children the ones I know. We also had an educator who would juggle balls and sing songs while speaking to the children in Inuktitut. She used simple words and encouraged the children to repeat after her.

Ada

2026-03-23 15:37:00 UTC

In which ways do you continue to ensure that Inuktitut is being used and modelled to the children in your care?

I don’t speak the language, I only know some inuinnaktun words when i do i use to teach the children the animals with English and inuinnaktun and they use to try repeat after me its so cute when they try and copy you, but its good to continue to ensure that Inuktitut is being used and modelled to the children in our care, teaching them at a young age is great.

Camillia

2026-03-23 21:27:33 UTC

In which ways do you continue to ensure that Inuktitut is being used and modelled to the children in your To support Inuinnaqtun use in our preschool, consistency and play-based exposure are key—especially with everyday vocabulary like colours and winter clothing.

-Jocelyn

2026-03-24 17:16:01 UTC

In which ways do you continue to ensure that Inuktitut is being used and modelled to the children in your care?

At cbcs we have a teacher who sings songs, does the alphabet, colours etc. I don’t know speak it very much but I used the basics such as hi, bye thank you, cold, hot and the alphabet.

Shalyne

2026-04-20 15:25:12 UTC

Ensuring that Inuktitut is consistently used and modeled in your program comes down to making it a natural, everyday part of children’s experiences—not just something taught during specific times. Here are some meaningful ways you can continue doing that:

You can start by using Inuktitut throughout daily routines. Simple things like greetings, snack time, transitions, and outdoor play are great opportunities. When children hear the language used in real-life situations, they begin to understand that it’s a living, important language.

Modeling is key, so speaking Inuktitut clearly and confidently—even when mixing with English—helps children feel comfortable trying it themselves. Repeating words and phrases often, especially with actions or visuals, helps build understanding.

Songs, storytelling, and games are powerful tools. Singing familiar songs in Inuktitut or sharing traditional stories helps children connect language with culture. Repetition here is important, as children learn through hearing things many times.

You can also label items around the classroom in Inuktitut, like colors, animals, or everyday objects. This creates a print-rich environment where children see and recognize the language regularly.

Inviting Elders, family members, or community speakers into the program is another strong way to support language learning. It shows respect for the language and allows children to hear different voices and pronunciations.

Encouraging children to use Inuktitut, even in small ways, is important too. When they try, responding positively and gently expanding on what they say helps build confidence without pressure.

Finally, reflecting on your own learning is part of the process. Continuing to learn new words, practicing pronunciation, and being open about learning alongside the children shows that language learning is a shared journey.

Overall, it’s about consistency, respect, and creating an environment where Inuktitut is heard, seen, and valued every day. I ca do some words but not much.

Michelle