Kia Ora: Learning Māori Greetings Together
Te Reo Māori for Years 3 & 4 Learning basic greetings with respect and joy
What Are Greetings?
Greetings are how we say hello and goodbye They show respect and kindness Every culture has special greetings In Te Reo Māori, greetings are very important
Our First Greeting: Kia Ora
Kia Ora = Hello, Thank you, Good wishes Say it like: KEE-ah OR-ah Use it anytime - morning, afternoon, evening It's the most common Māori greeting
More Māori Greetings
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Greetings Circle Practice
Stand in a circle Greet the person next to you Use correct pronunciation Add a smile and eye contact Listen to others and learn
Body Language Matters Too
Make eye contact when greeting Smile to show friendliness Use gentle, respectful gestures In Māori culture, the hongi is a traditional greeting
When Would You Use Each Greeting?
Think about different situations: Meeting your teacher in the morning Saying goodbye to your family Greeting a group of friends Thanking someone for help
Remember: Te Reo Māori is a Taonga
Taonga means 'treasure' When we learn Te Reo Māori, we honor New Zealand's culture Every greeting we practice helps keep this beautiful language alive Kia kaha! (Be strong!) in your learning journey