🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

We are learning to say and recognise simple Māori greetings.

✅ Success Criteria — I can:

🌈 Differentiation Support

🌱 Emergent learners: Work with a kaiako or buddy. Point to pictures and repeat greetings aloud. Focus on Kia ora only.

🌿 Developing learners: Use the word bank below to help with activities. Practise with a partner.

🌳 Advanced learners: Try the extension activity at the bottom of the page!

🤝 Part 1: Match the Greeting

Draw a line to match each Māori greeting to its meaning in English.

💡 Tip for kaiako: Read each word aloud with the student before they draw their lines.

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blank

Use the word bank to fill in the gaps. Say each word out loud first! 🗣️

Word Bank:    Kia ora  |  Mōrena  |  Ka kite anō

Your friend gives you a gift. You say thank you. Which greeting also means thank you?

🎨 Part 3: Draw and Write

I am saying:   _______________________________________________

🌟 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners)

Can you write a short greeting exchange? Imagine you meet a friend at school.

You say:   _______________________________________________

Your friend replies:   _______________________________________________

You say goodbye:   _______________________________________________

💡 Bonus: Can you find out how to say "How are you?" in Te Reo Māori? Ask your kaiako!

📖 Kuputaka — Word List

Take this home and practise with your whānau!

🌺 Ka pai! Well done for learning Te Reo Māori today!