Kia Ora Whānau

# Kia Ora Whānau

## Lesson Plan Overview

**Curriculum Area:** Other  
**Level:** Years 0-3 (Te Marautanga o Aotearoa Levels 1–2)  
**Duration:** 1 Minute  
**Class Size:** -2 Students  

### Introduction

Welcome to our brief yet meaningful activity where our youngest learners, along with the help of their teachers, will prepare a welcoming speech to present to their parents at a school production. Integrating Reo Māori into the speech connects students to their cultural heritage and supports language acquisition in an engaging way.

### Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will:
- Understand the importance of welcoming guests in both English and Reo Māori.
- Practice and perform their welcoming speech confidently.
- Develop basic oral communication skills suitable for their age group.

### Materials Needed

- Printed speech script
- Visual aids (e.g., posters with the speech text)
- Microphone (if available)

### Lesson Activities

#### 1. **Introduction and Warm-Up (10 Seconds)**
   - Teacher greets the students warmly.
   - Brief check-in to gauge students' readiness and excitement.

   **Script:**

Tēnā koutou katoa! Hello everyone! Today, we're learning how to welcome our parents in a very special way. Are you ready?

#### 2. **Learning the Speech (30 Seconds)**
- Introduce the welcoming speech and explain its significance.
- Break down the speech into manageable parts for ease of learning.
- Practicing the Reo Māori phrases with the students, ensuring correct pronunciation.

**Welcoming Speech:**

Tēnā koutou katoa! Nau mai, haere mai ki tō mātou kura. Welcome to our school production! We are so happy to have you here. Kia pai tā koutou rā! Have a great day!

#### 3. **Practice and Repetition (10 Seconds)**
- Encourage students to repeat each line after the teacher.
- Use visual aids to help students remember their lines.
- Conduct a few practice runs to build confidence.

#### 4. **Performance Preparation (5 Seconds)**
- Arrange students in their performance positions.
- Give words of encouragement to boost their confidence.

**Script:**

You're all doing amazing! Remember to speak loud and clear so everyone can hear your beautiful words.

#### 5. **Final Performance (5 Seconds)**
- Students perform their welcoming speech for the teacher (a mock performance).

### Conclusion

- Praise the students for their effort and performance.
- Remind them of the importance of making their whānau feel welcome.
- Highlight how incorporating Reo Māori is a special way to honor their culture.

### Assessment

- Observational notes on each student's engagement and ability to pronounce the Reo Māori phrases.
- Brief group discussion on how they felt about giving the speech.

### Extensions

- As an extension, students could draw pictures representing their welcoming speech and share them in a show-and-tell session.
- Teachers could also collaborate with the Te Reo Māori specialist at the school to refine the speech further.

### Teacher's Reflection

- Reflect on what went well and what adjustments could be made for future lessons.
- Consider the students' feedback and feelings about their performance.

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Ka pai, teachers! This lesson not only allows students to practice public speaking but also instills a sense of pride in their cultural heritage. Enjoy the smiles and excitement as they welcome their whānau with heartwarming words in Reo Māori.

**Ngā mihi nui!**