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Te Reo Games

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Te Reo Games

Traditional Māori games illustration

📚 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary

1. Match the Te Reo Māori words with their English meanings. Circle the correct answer:

oma means:

sit

run

jump

tākaro means:

think

listen

play

noho means:

sit

catch

go

2. Which of these are traditional Māori games? Tick all that apply:

Tapu Ae

Kī-o-Rahi

Cricket

Rugby

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct Te Reo Māori words:

When playing games, I might need to _______ (run) fast or _______ (jump) high.

During quiet time, we _______ (sit) and _______ (think) about our game strategy.

🎮 Part 2: Design Your Te Reo Game

4. Create your own Te Reo Māori game! Answer the following questions about your game idea:

What is your game called?

Which Te Reo Māori words will players use in your game? List at least 3:

How many players can play your game?

5. Explain the basic rules of your game. How will it help people learn Te Reo Māori?

🤔 Part 3: Reflection

6. How did working in groups help you learn Te Reo Māori today?
7. What is one thing you learned about Māori culture through traditional games?
8. Complete this sentence: "Kei te _______ au" (I am _______)

Write what you are doing right now in both Te Reo Māori and English:

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