Q: What is Hmong Made Simple?

A: Hmong Made Simple is a yearly subscription product that early educators, elementary school teachers, or Hmong Cultural & Language programs can use to teach their students about the Hmong culture & language. The learning units provided are simple for teachers to understand and intriguing for students of all backgrounds to follow along as they learn in a fun and exciting way. The intended age group for the lessons is 3 -11-year-olds.

Q: Is Hmong Made Simple the same thing as Hmong Culture Camps?

A: Hmong Made Simple and Hmong Culture Camps are not the same. Hmong Made Simple is a product created by the founder of Hmong Culture Camps, Bouasavnh Lor, whereas Hmong Culture Camps is a nonprofit organization that aims to nourish Hmong heritage through biliteracy.

Q: What is the goal of Hmong Made Simple?

A: The goal of Hmong Made Simple is to help early educators and elementary school teachers learn about the Hmong through our interactive and easy-to-follow curriculum.

Q: Who is Hmong Made Simple created for?

A: Hmong Made Simple was created for early education educators, elementary school teachers, dual language instructors, and language & cultural educators who want to teach their students about the Hmong language, culture, and heritage.

Q: Who is the intended audience?

A: The intended audience is students ages 3-11 years old.

Q: How much is a Hmong Made Simple subscription?

A: A Hmong Made Simple subscription is $5,000 yearly for up to 10 users. Each additional user will be an additional $100. If you become a beta tester for your subscription, your yearly cost will be $3,000 yearly for up to 10 users with additional users at an additional $100 per user. Merced users will get the program for free for the first 6 months, then will pay $2,500 for up to 10 users.

Q: What does Hmong Made Simple entail?

A: Hmong Made Simple has six unique units: common phrases, culture, children’s songs, arts and dance, reading/storytelling, and Hmong games. There are also bonus resources that educators receive, along with new resources that will be added yearly.

Q: Will my child be able to learn how to speak Hmong with Hmong Made Simple?

A: Although teaching children how to speak Hmong is one of our goals, Hmong Made Simple does not have that capability yet. We offer lessons on a variety of Hmong subjects.

Q: Is there a way we can get a free trial of Hmong Made Simple?

A: If you are interested in a personal demonstration of the product, please contact us. Our first demo of the program will be on November 23rd, 2022. Look out for the event on Hmong Culture Camp’s page.

Q: Is Hmong Made Simple only available at schools with dual language programs?

A: Hmong Made Simple is currently for educators teaching children 3 - 11 years old. You don’t have to be a dual language school in order to purchase the program. The program can be used by anyone who wants to introduce the Hmong language and culture to their students.

Q: If the Hmong Made Simple program is not offered in my children's school, are there other ways my children can access it?

A: If you would like to have Hmong Made Simple at your child’s school, connect with a representative at Hmong Culture Camp, and we can find a way to connect with your child(ren)’s school. We look forward to working with all schools and organizations that want to incorporate our Hmong lessons into their classrooms.

Q: How can I be updated on Hmong Made Simple’s Launch?

A. You can add yourself to the email mailing list at www.hmongmadesimple.com. You will be the first to know details about Hmong Made Simple and which schools and/or organizations it will be featured at.

Q: What is a beta tester?

A. We are looking for schools, institutions, or Hmong language or cultural programs that would be the first to explore Hmong Made Simple as beta testers. These beta testers will get access to Hmong Made Simple at a discounted price while providing valuable feedback to us, the creators to make the right changes to provide a quality program for our educators and children.

Q: Can we hire a consultant to walk our schools or organization through the program?

A: Yes! You can hire a consultant to help you navigate the program and get your staff set up. Connect with the program creator, Bouasvanh Lor at hmongculturecamp@gmail.com or at (209)580-5459, and she can walk you through the process.