As Aotearoa moves further into the 21st Century the partnership principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi continue to shape our pathway forward. Both treaty partners draw on the strengths of the other to make Aotearoa a stronger, happier more diverse … Read More
Here is an awesome Te Reo Māori Freebie to help engage the whole class. When some English Medium schools design their te reo Māori curriculum based on Te Aho Arataki Marau mō te Ako i Te Reo Māori/Curriculum- Guidelines for Teaching and Learning Te Reo Māori … Read More
Hundreds of thousands of educators, all over the world, have had to quickly adapt to providing distance learning for their learners. The challenge has been to find a platform where learners can work independently, have fun learning, is easy to … Read More
Every New Zealand school should celebrate Sea Week. Why? Because it is a perfect opportunity for integrating Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga (aside from the fact that we are a motu (island) surrounded by te moana-the sea). There is … Read More
The te reo Māori classroom presents….. Weaving More Te Reo Into Your Teaching Practice. Are you looking for some inspiration, new ideas and support to kick-start or re-vamp your te reo programme? I am offering Professional Development to … Read More
Many New Zealanders associate 5 November with Guy Fawkes. On the other hand, others remember the date for a very different reason. They commemorate what happened in Parihaka. The Day of Plunder Taranaki Māori remember 5 November 1881 as ‘Te … Read More
While there are several ways of giving thanks in te reo-tēnā koe! Kia ora! This kīanga or phrase is “Ngā mihi nui ki a koe”-huge gratitude to you. In my role as a te reo facilitator, I am always suggesting … Read More
Here are some fun rosettes, buttons, ribbons whatever you’d like to call them, in te reo Māori. They can be put on the board in a classroom, fridge at home, or given to tamariki to take home and colour. There … Read More
Learning te reo Māori is becoming more popular. Te Wiki o te reo Māori is a week assigned to highlighting Aotearoa’s important taonga, te reo Māori. Here are some resources and ideas to help you use more te reo during … Read More
Perhaps, it is safe to say that no other atua is more aspired and revered than Tāne. His relevance to us has remained throughout the generations and his character continues to inspire us in our daily lives. All the … Read More
