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
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
Counting from 1 to 10 is one of the earliest lessons we teach our learners. It helps them count the objects they see, the food they eat, and all other things that take their interest. Eventually, they learn how to … Read More
The Maori creation story has been passed on from generations to generations. Ranginui and Papatūānuku, Tāne, Tangaroa, Tāwhirimātea, Rongomātāne, Haumietiketike, Tūmatauenga and Rūaumoko are Maori Gods who are inextricably linked to te Ao Māori. They are our whakapapa, our guiding … Read More
Counting in te reo Māori is here. These Maori number recognition activity mats, paired with dry erase pockets, will surely get your tamariki counting the stars and learning numbers in te reo at the same time. These Matariki number recognition … Read More
Whakataukī (proverbs) represent the wisdom guiding the Maori culture. They are commonly used as inspirations in speeches and also as gentle reminders spoken to each other in everyday life. They are poetic expressions of wise sayings which allude to symbols … Read More
Thinglink is back! By popular demand, I have resurrected my Matariki Thinglink from 2016 and added some of the recent popular activities. The beauty of this is that the Matariki activities are all in one place for busy kaiako. CLICK … Read More
I’m sure you and your tamariki will totally fall in love with these freebie Matariki star cards. They are nifty, don’t take long to make and are a wonderful koha for someone. Watch the video. This would be great … Read More
