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Māori Greetings for Kids

Help Maia greet people during her day. Read each situation, choose or write a suitable greeting, and try saying the Māori words aloud. Macrons matter: Mōrena, Tēnā koe, and anō. Word bank: Kia ora, Mōrena, Tēnā koe, Ka kite anō, Hello, Goodbye

Meet the greetings

Kia ora — Hello; also used to say thank you. Mōrena — Good morning. Tēnā koe — Greetings to one person (a respectful greeting). Ka kite anō — See you again; goodbye.

1.Match each Māori greeting to its meaning. Write the correct letter beside each greeting. A. Good morning B. Hello / thank you C. See you again / goodbye D. Greetings to one person Kia ora: ___ Mōrena: ___ Tēnā koe: ___ Ka kite anō: ___

Kia ora
Mōrena
Tēnā koe
Ka kite anō

See you again / goodbye
Greetings to one person
Hello / thank you
Good morning

2.Maia arrives at school in the morning and sees her friend. Which greeting is a good choice?

Mōrena
Ka kite anō
Goodbye

3.A new friend smiles at Maia. Write one Māori greeting Maia could use to say hello.

4.A friend shares a snack with Maia. Which greeting can Maia also use to say thank you?

Kia ora
Mōrena
Ka kite anō

5.The school day is over. Maia wants to say “See you again.” Complete the greeting: Ka kite

6.Maia greets one adult she is meeting. Which phrase means “Greetings to one person”?

Tēnā koe
Mōrena
Ka kite anō

7.“Mōrena” is a greeting used for good morning. Write true or false.

TrueFalse

8.Rangi says “Ka kite anō” when he arrives in the morning to say hello. Is this the best greeting for that moment? Write yes or no, then give a better greeting.

9.Choose from the word bank: Kia ora • Mōrena • Ka kite anō Maia waves to her friend as they part and says, “!”

10.Write a two-line greeting exchange between Maia and a friend. Include a greeting in Māori and a reply. You may use Kia ora or Mōrena.

Draw two people greeting each other. Under your drawing, write one Māori greeting from this page.