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
Te Reo Māori Starter Kits Resource Bundles
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
