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My Whānau / Taku Whānau

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My Whānau / Taku Whānau

Meet Ari and their whānau. Read each Māori word, then match, choose and draw. Whānau can be different for everyone.
1.Draw lines to match each Māori word to its English meaning.
  • māmā
  • pāpā
  • kuia
  • koroua
  • dad
  • grandfather
  • mum
  • grandmother
2.Ari’s whānau includes a kuia and a koroua. Which two English words tell you who they are?
  • mum and dad
  • grandmother and grandfather
  • sister and brother
3.Ari points to their dad. Which Māori word should Ari say?
  • māmā
  • pāpā
  • kuia
4.Ari points to their mum and says, “Ko taku tēnei.” Choose the Māori word that means mum.
5.“Kuia” means grandmother. Is this statement true or false?
6.Ari says “koroua” when talking about their ____. Choose the English word.
  • grandfather
  • mum
  • dad
7.Which pair has a Māori whānau word and its correct English meaning?
  • māmā — dad
  • pāpā — dad
  • kuia — grandfather
8.Read aloud: “māmā, pāpā, kuia, koroua.” Then circle the word that means grandmother.
9.Draw someone who is part of your whānau. Add one label: māmā, pāpā, kuia or koroua. You may choose another trusted whānau member if you prefer.
Draw a whānau member here. Add a Māori word label.

3 printable pages

  • My Whānau / Taku Whānau, page 1 of 3: Meet Ari and their whā nau. Read each Mā ori word, then match, choose and draw.

    Page 1

  • My Whānau / Taku Whānau, page 2 of 3: 5. “Kuia” means grandmother. Is this statement true or false?

    Page 2

  • My Whānau / Taku Whānau, page 3 of 3: Draw a whā nau member here. Add a Mā ori word label.

    Page 3

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