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Te Reo Tainui Tikanga

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Te Reo Tainui Tikanga

Māori cultural symbols and greetings

🌟 Part 1: Te Reo Greetings and Phrases

1. Circle the correct greeting for "Hello to you all":

Kia ora

Tēnā koutou katoa

Haere mai

2. Match the te reo phrase with its meaning by drawing lines:
Kia kaha
Whāia te mātauranga
Kia ora
Hello
Be strong
Pursue knowledge
3. Fill in the missing words from our waiata "Tōku Reo":

Tōku reo, tōku _______, tōku reo Māori

He taonga _______ nā taku tīpuna

4. Check all the ways we show respect (whakawhaea) in Tainui tikanga:

Listen when others speak

Use kind words

Show respect to the taiao (environment)

Help others learn te reo

✏️ Part 2: Tikanga and Cultural Understanding

5. Write your own simple pepeha (introduction). Fill in the blanks:

Ko _____________ tōku ingoa (My name is)

Nō _____________ au (I am from)

6. Draw a picture showing how you can help a friend or teacher learn te reo Māori:
7. Explain why waiata (songs) are important in Māori culture:
8. Write one new te reo word you learned today and what it means:

Te reo word: _________________

English meaning: _________________

🎭 Part 3: Role Play Reflection

9. Circle how you felt during our greeting role play:

Confident

A little nervous but good

Excited to learn more

Need more practice

10. What is one thing you can do to show respect for Tainui tikanga at school?

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