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Matariki Karakia Practice
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Matariki Karakia Practice
⭐ Part 1: Understanding Karakia
1. What is a karakia? Circle the best answer:
A special prayer or chant
A type of food
A game
2. When do we use karakia during Matariki? Check all that apply:
To honour people who have passed
To welcome the new year
To bless important events
To play games
🗣️ Part 2: Karakia Practice
3. Fill in the missing words from our Matariki karakia:
E tū _______ rā, e tū ake rā
Whakaorangia ngā _______ o te tau
Matariki _______ nei
4. What does "tū ake" mean in English?
5. Draw yourself saying karakia with respectful posture:
🌟 Part 3: Respectful Karakia Behaviour
6. Match the respectful karakia behaviours with their descriptions:
1. Hands together
2. Quiet voice
3. Eye contact
4. Standing tall
A. Shows respect and attention
B. Shows we are listening carefully
C. Shows reverence and calm
D. Shows dignity and honour
7. How should we behave during karakia? Check the correct behaviours:
Stand or sit quietly
Talk to friends
Listen respectfully
Play with toys
Join in when we know the words
💭 Part 4: Reflection
8. How does saying karakia make you feel? Write or draw your answer:
9. Why do you think karakia are important at Matariki?
10. Draw the Matariki stars and write one word that describes how karakia makes you feel:
🏠 Part 5: Home Connection
11. Do you know any special words or prayers that your family says? Write about them:
12. Practice saying our Matariki karakia at home. Ask a family member to sign here when you have practiced:
Family member signature: _________________________
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