Learning Māori Phrases for Class
Kia ora! Welcome to our Māori language journey Discovering phrases we can use every day in class Year 4 Cultural Studies
Why Learn Te Reo Māori?
Te reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand It connects us to our country's heritage Shows respect for Māori culture Makes us better New Zealand citizens
Greetings - Saying Hello
Kia ora - Hello/Hi (most common) Kia ora koe - Hello to one person Kia ora kōrua - Hello to two people Kia ora koutou - Hello to three or more people
Greeting Practice Activity
Stand up and find a partner Practice saying 'Kia ora' to each other Try greeting groups of 2, 3, and 4 people Use the correct phrase for each group size
Polite Classroom Phrases
Ngā mihi - Thank you Kia ora rā - Goodbye Āe - Yes Kāo - No Kia kaha - Be strong/Keep going
Asking for Help
Āwhina mai - Help me please Kei te mārama koe? - Do you understand? Kāore au e mārama - I don't understand He aha tēnei? - What is this?
Classroom Objects in Māori
{"left":"Pukapuka - Book\nPene - Pen\nRākau - Pencil","right":"Pepa - Paper\nTēpu - Table/Desk\nTūru - Chair"}
Quick Quiz Time!
How do you say 'Hello' in Māori? What does 'Ngā mihi' mean? How would you ask for help? What is the Māori word for book?
Role-Play Activity
Work in pairs One person asks for help using Māori The other person responds helpfully Use at least 3 different Māori phrases Switch roles after 2 minutes
Using Māori in Our Daily Class
Start each day with 'Kia ora koutou' Say 'Ngā mihi' when someone helps you Use 'Kia kaha' to encourage classmates Try using Māori names for classroom objects Practice makes perfect - kia kaha!