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Māori Karakia Matching Worksheet

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Māori Karakia Matching Worksheet

Māori Karakia Matching Worksheet

Māori karakia illustration

🙏 Part 1: Karakia Words Matching

Instructions: Draw lines to match each Māori word with its English meaning.

1. Atua
2. Kai
3. Whenua
4. Whakapapa
5. Aroha
6. Mauri
7. Taonga
8. Whakatōhea
9. Kaitiaki
10. Whakatāne
A. Food
B. Guardian/protector
C. Land/earth
D. Love/care
E. God/spiritual being
F. Life force/spirit
G. Treasure/precious thing
H. Family connections
I. To act like a man
J. Tribe name

📝 Part 2: Karakia Phrases

Instructions: Match these common karakia phrases with their English meanings.

1. Kia ora
2. Tēnā koe
3. Ngā mihi
4. Kia kaha
5. Haere mai
A. Be strong
B. Hello/be well
C. Welcome
D. Thank you/greetings
E. Hello to you

🌟 Part 3: Understanding Karakia

1. What is a karakia? Circle the best answer:

A type of food

A prayer or blessing

A dance

A game

2. When might we use karakia? Check all that apply:

Before eating

At the start of school

To give thanks

To ask for protection

Only on special days

✏️ Part 4: Fill in the Blanks

3. Complete this simple karakia by filling in the missing words:

Kia ora _______ (God/spiritual being)

Bless our _______ (food)

Protect our _______ (land)

Show us _______ (love)

4. Write one Māori word you learned today and draw a picture to show its meaning:

🎨 Part 5: Reflection

5. Why do you think karakia are important in Māori culture? Write 1-2 sentences:
6. How can learning about karakia help us understand Turi's story and Māori culture?

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