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Matariki Food Traditions
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Matariki Food Traditions 🌟
Kia ora! Today we're learning about traditional Matariki foods. Complete the activities below to show what you know!
1. Match the Te Reo Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Kūmara ______
2. Hāngi ______
3. Puha ______
4. Kai ahuwhenua ______
2. Hāngi ______
3. Puha ______
4. Kai ahuwhenua ______
a) Earth oven
b) Sweet potato
c) Harvest food
d) Sow thistle
b) Sweet potato
c) Harvest food
d) Sow thistle
2. Fill in the blanks with traditional Matariki foods:
During Matariki, we might eat cooked in a .
A traditional green vegetable we can gather is .
3. Circle the correct answer:
What is the Te Reo Māori word for "to cook"?
Parai Puha Whakarite
Parai Puha Whakarite
4. Draw and label your favorite Matariki food:
Ka pai! You've learned about traditional Matariki foods. Share what you've learned with your whānau! 🌟
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