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Māori Greetings Worksheet

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Māori Greetings Worksheet

Māori Greetings Worksheet

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🤝 Part 1: Matching Greetings

1. Match the Māori greetings with their English meanings:
1. Kia ora
2. Tēnā koe
3. Haere mai
4. Ngā mihi
5. E noho rā
6. Haere rā
A. Hello to one person
B. Welcome
C. Goodbye (to one leaving)
D. Hello/Thank you
E. Thanks/Regards
F. Goodbye (to one staying)

🗣️ Part 2: When Do We Use These Greetings?

2. Circle the best greeting for each situation:

When your friend arrives at school:

Kia ora

Haere rā

E noho rā

When someone new comes to visit your classroom:

Haere mai

Ngā mihi

Haere rā

When your teacher is leaving at the end of the day:

Haere mai

Kia ora

Haere rā

✏️ Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

3. Complete the conversations using the correct Māori greetings:

Teacher: "Good morning, class!"

Students: "____________, teacher!"

When a special visitor comes to our class, we say: "____________!"

At the end of the school day, we say to our friends who are going home: "____________!"

When we want to say thank you or show respect, we can say: "____________!"

🎨 Part 4: Drawing Activity

4. Draw a picture of yourself greeting someone using a Māori greeting. Include the greeting words in your picture:
5. Write which greeting you drew and explain when you would use it:

🌟 Part 5: Cultural Understanding

6. Why are greetings important in Māori culture? Check all that apply:

They show respect for others

They help us connect with people

They are part of Māori customs (tikanga)

They make people feel welcome

7. What is your favourite Māori greeting? Write it here and draw a smiley face next to it:

🏠 Part 6: Take Home Challenge

8. Practice using one Māori greeting at home today. Write about who you greeted and how they responded:

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