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Te Reo Greetings Worksheet

Read the greeting guide, then help prepare a welcoming visit. Say the Māori words aloud if you can. The macrons (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) show long vowel sounds.

Greeting guide

Kia ora — hello; also used to express thanks or wish someone well. Tēnā koe — greeting one person. Tēnā kōrua — greeting two people. Tēnā koutou — greeting three or more people. Ata mārie — good morning. Haere mai — welcome; come in. A greeting can help show care and begin a connection.

1.A visitor arrives at the school in the morning. Which greeting from the guide means “good morning”?
  • Ata mārie
  • Haere mai
  • Tēnā koutou
  • Kia ora
2.Match each Māori greeting to its meaning.
  • Tēnā koe
  • Haere mai
  • Tēnā koutou
  • Ata mārie
  • Good morning
  • Welcome; come in
  • Greeting one person
  • Greeting three or more people
3.You are welcoming two visitors together. Which greeting specifically addresses two people?
4.The greeting Tēnā koutou is used when greeting one person.
TrueFalse
5.Fill in the missing word: “ mai” means “Welcome; come in.”

Plan the welcome

Ari is helping welcome guests to a community afternoon. First, Ari meets one guest in the morning. Later, Ari greets three guests together. Ari then shows the visitors where to come in. Use the guide to choose greetings that fit each moment.

6.Ari meets one guest in the morning. Write a greeting that fits both the time of day and the number of people being greeted.
7.Three guests arrive together. Write the greeting Ari could use to address all three.
8.Ari gestures towards the entrance and invites the visitors in. Which phrase from the guide best matches this moment?
  • Haere mai
  • Ata mārie
  • Tēnā koe
  • Tēnā kōrua
9.In the greeting Tēnā koe, what does the macron over the “ē” tell you about the vowel?
10.In your own words, explain one way a thoughtful greeting can help people feel welcome or connected.

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  • Te Reo Greetings Worksheet, page 1 of 2: Greeting guide

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  • Te Reo Greetings Worksheet, page 2 of 2: Plan the welcome

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