🎵 Part 1: Phonics Practice - Te Reo Sounds

1. Circle the vowel sounds you hear in these Te Reo words:

Mōrena -

a

e

i

o

u

Kia ora -

a

e

i

o

u

Tēnā koe -

a

e

i

o

u

2. Sound blending practice - Join the sounds to make words:

k + i + a = ____________

m + ō + r + e + n + a = ____________

t + ē + n + ā = ____________

3. Match the Te Reo sounds with the correct letters:

1. /k/ sound

2. /m/ sound

3. /r/ sound

4. /t/ sound

A. rā (sun)

B. koe (you)

C. mōrena (morning)

D. tēnā (that)

👋 Part 2: Daily Greetings Knowledge

4. Choose the correct greeting for each situation (circle one):

When you arrive at school in the morning:

Mōrena

Haere rā

E noho rā

When greeting one person:

Tēnā koutou

Tēnā koe

Tēnā kōrua

When saying goodbye to someone who is leaving:

Haere rā

E noho rā

Kia ora

5. Fill in the missing words in these greetings:

Tēnā _______ (greeting to one person)

_______ kōrua (greeting to two people)

Kia _______ (hello/good health)

_______ rā (goodbye to someone leaving)

✍️ Part 3: Writing Practice - Choose Your Level

6. Emerging Writers: Copy these greetings and karakia phrases carefully:

Mōrena

_________________

Tēnā koe

_________________

Kia ora

_________________

Haere rā

_________________

7. Developing Writers: Build sentences using these greetings:

Word bank: e hoa (friend), koe (you), katoa (everyone), rā (day)

8. Advanced Writers: Write a short paragraph about when and why we use greetings and karakia:

🗣️ Part 4: Oral Language Activity Instructions

9. Barrier Game Activity: Work with a partner. One person describes their greeting card without showing it. The other person must guess which greeting it is.

Materials needed: Greeting flashcards, barrier (book or folder)

Instructions:

• Sit facing your partner with a barrier between you

• Take turns describing your greeting card using clues

• Use proper pronunciation and listen carefully

• Practice manaakitanga (respect) in your communication

10. Loopy Greeting Chain: Create a greeting chain with your class.

How to play:

• Stand in a circle

• First person says a greeting to the next person

• That person responds appropriately and greets the next person

• Continue around the circle using different greetings

• Remember to use eye contact and respectful tone

11. Draw a picture showing yourself using a Te Reo greeting with someone:

🌟 Part 5: Cultural Understanding

12. Why do we begin our lessons with karakia? Check all that apply:

To create a positive learning environment

To show respect for Māori culture

To focus our minds for learning

To connect with taha wairua (spiritual well-being)

13. What does manaakitanga mean in our greetings?

Speaking loudly

Showing care and respect

Speaking quickly

Looking away

14. Reflection: How did using Te Reo greetings make you feel today?

Te Reo Greetings Practice

Te Reo Greetings Practice

🎵 Part 1: Phonics Practice - Te Reo Sounds

👋 Part 2: Daily Greetings Knowledge

✍️ Part 3: Writing Practice - Choose Your Level

🗣️ Part 4: Oral Language Activity Instructions

🌟 Part 5: Cultural Understanding

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