Understanding Manaakitanga: Caring for Others

A Journey into Māori Values Year 5 Humanities Learning to Care and Share

What Does Caring Look Like?

Think about a time when someone showed you kindness How did it make you feel? What are some ways you show care to others?

What is Manaakitanga?

A Māori word meaning 'caring for others' Showing kindness, respect, and hospitality Looking after people, places, and our environment An important value in Aotearoa New Zealand

Manaakitanga in Everyday Life

{"left":"Sharing your lunch with a friend\nHelping someone who is hurt\nWelcoming new students to class\nListening when someone needs to talk","right":"Taking care of our school environment\nBeing respectful to elders and teachers\nIncluding others in games and activities\nHelping at home without being asked"}

Manaakitanga Role-Play Activity

Work in groups of 4-5 students Choose a scenario card Plan a short role-play showing manaakitanga Present to the class

Ways to Show Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga Wisdom

'Manaakitanga is the way we treat people with respect, kindness, and care - just like how we would want to be treated ourselves.'

Our Manaakitanga Promise

I promise to show manaakitanga by: Being kind and respectful to everyone Helping others when they need it Taking care of our environment Including others and making them feel welcome