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
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
Te reo classroom phrases, printables by the dozens and fun Māori games, activities and resources are all available in this bundle. This will help with your planning for next year. I’m super excited to offer this te reo Māori teaching … Read More
Collaborative Posters are a fantastic way to introduce whakataukī into your akomanga. This simple lesson is an inclusive, fun, community building activity. Here is a mini one for you to try out. What are collaborative posters? Each student is given … Read More
