🎯 Part 1: Understanding Tākaro

1. What does the word "tākaro" mean in English?

Work

Games/Play

Food

Learning

2. Which of the following are benefits of tākaro in Māori culture? (Tick all that apply)

Building whanaungatanga (relationships)

Teaching important values

Connecting with ancestors

Developing physical skills

Strengthening community bonds

3. Ki-o-Rahi is an example of:

A traditional Māori dance

A traditional Māori game

A type of food

A Māori greeting

4. Complete this sentence: Tākaro help to preserve Māori culture by ________________.

💭 Part 2: Reflection and Ideas

5. Describe one way that tākaro can help build whanaungatanga (relationships) in your community.

6. Think of a game you know (traditional or modern). How could it teach important values like respect, teamwork, or manaakitanga (care for others)?

7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate te reo Māori words:

In Māori culture, ________ are not just for fun - they are ________ (treasures) that connect us to our ________ and teach us important ________ (customs/practices).

Word bank: tākaro, taonga, tīpuna, tikanga

🎮 Part 3: Your Tākaro Ideas

8. Name one traditional Māori game you would like to learn more about and explain why:

Game: ____________________

9. Design your own simple tākaro! Complete the planning sheet:

Name of your tākaro: ____________________

Number of players: ____________________

Basic rules (2-3 sentences):

What values or skills does it teach?

Introduction to Tākaro

Introduction to Tākaro

🎯 Part 1: Understanding Tākaro

💭 Part 2: Reflection and Ideas

🎮 Part 3: Your Tākaro Ideas

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