Authors: Ann Alphonse, Mary Jane Sayazie
Translator: Mary Jane Sayazie
Illustrations: Ron Robillard and Judy Bear
Graphic Artist/Typesetter: Mary Jane Eley
This Primary Phonics workbook is designed to help children learn the sound-symbol relationships in the Dene language and develop basic handwriting skills using Dene orthography. Each letter has its own page for uppercase and lowercase forms, presented in Standard Roman Orthography (SRO).
Learners begin with the letter and case label (e.g., A Nechá), followed by dotted tracing letters with numbered arrows to guide stroke direction and writing practice. Each page also includes an example Dene word, a culturally relevant illustration, and a full contextual sentence—such as:
A nechá dįtthogh ts'éltthogh Ɂá, Ɂai tth'i delk'os Ɂanele ú.
This workbook focuses on visual learning, fine motor development, and foundational literacy in Dene. It does not include pronunciation support but offers rich visual and contextual cues to support early language learners.
- Spiral Binding: 78 pages
- Black & White
- Publisher: Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
- Language Group: Dene
- Product Dimensions: 8.5"x11"
- Level: All Ages