🌿 WALT (We Are Learning To)

We are learning to name kawakawa and mānuka — two special native plants used in traditional Māori healing called rongoā.

We are also learning to say a karakia to show respect for plants and the natural world.

✅ Success Criteria

I can do these things:

I can name kawakawa and mānuka.

I can say what rongoā means.

I can say or repeat a simple karakia.

I can describe what kawakawa or mānuka honey feels, smells, or tastes like.

🌱 Part 1: Match the Plant!

Draw a line to match each plant name to what it does. Ask your teacher for help if you need it!

🍃 Kawakawa

🌼 Mānuka

🍯 Mānuka honey

☕ Kawakawa tea

Helps sore tummies

Sweet and sticky — helps heal

A special native tree with tiny flowers

A leafy plant with holes — very tapu

✏️ Part 2: Questions About Rongoā

1. What is rongoā? Circle the best answer.

Traditional Māori healing using plants

A type of Māori song

A Māori game played outside

2. What is a karakia? Circle the best answer.

A type of food

A prayer or incantation to show respect

A plant found in the bush

3. Name two plants used in rongoā Māori that we learned about today.

1. _______________________

2. _______________________

4. Kawakawa tea is used to help with _______________________ .

5. Using your senses — describe what mānuka honey is like. Use 2 words.

Mānuka honey is _______________________ and _______________________ .

6. What does the word taonga mean?

A treasure or something precious passed down

A type of leaf

A Māori word for water

🎨 Part 3: Draw and Reflect

7. Draw a rongoā plant — kawakawa or mānuka. Add a label with its name!

8. Write or tell your teacher: Why is it important to say a karakia before using a plant for healing?

🔠 Bonus Tracing Activity

Trace over the word below carefully with your pencil:

K a r a k i a K a r a k i a K a r a k i a

🌟 Extension Activity

For students who want to go further:

9. In te reo Māori, plants and the natural world are treated with deep respect. Can you think of one way we can show respect for nature in our everyday life? Write or draw your idea below.

♿ Differentiation Support Notes

For learners who need extra support: Use the word bank below to help answer questions. Ask your teacher or a buddy for help with reading instructions.

For learners who are ready for more: Research one more rongoā plant used in Māori medicine and present your findings to the class.