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Taha Whānau Basics

Taha Whānau Basics

Māori family illustration

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Part 1: Whānau Members (Family Members)

1. Match the te reo Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Whaea
2. Matua
3. Tamaiti
4. Kuia
5. Koroua
A. Child
B. Grandmother
C. Mother
D. Father
E. Grandfather
2. Circle the correct te reo Māori word for "sister":

Tuakana

Tuahine

Tungāne

Teina

🏠 Part 2: Understanding Taha Whānau

3. What does "Taha Whānau" mean? Write your answer below:
4. Tick all the things that are part of Taha Whānau (multiple answers):

Spending time with family

Sharing kai (food) together

Working alone all the time

Supporting each other

Celebrating together

Ignoring family members

🎨 Part 3: My Whānau

5. Draw a picture of your whānau (family) in the box below:
6. Write the names of three people in your whānau and how they help you:

Name: _________________ How they help: _________________________________

Name: _________________ How they help: _________________________________

Name: _________________ How they help: _________________________________

💭 Part 4: Whānau Values

7. Fill in the blanks using words from the box:

Word Bank: aroha, manaakitanga, whakapapa, kotahitanga

_____________ means love and care for others in your whānau.

_____________ is about hospitality and looking after visitors.

_____________ refers to your family connections and ancestry.

_____________ means unity and working together as one.

8. How does your whānau show aroha (love) to each other? Give two examples:

🌟 Part 5: Reflection

9. Why is Taha Whānau important for our wellbeing? Write 2-3 sentences:
10. Circle how you feel about your whānau:

Very grateful (he mihi nui)

Happy (koa)

Loved (arohaina)

Supported (tautokohia)

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