🌟 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Greetings

1. Match the Te Reo Māori greeting with its English meaning:

1. Kia ora

2. Tēnā koe

3. Tēnā koutou

4. Haere rā

A. Hello (to one person formally)

B. Goodbye

C. Hello (casual)

D. Hello (to three or more people)

2. Circle the correct greeting you would use to say hello to your teacher:

Kia ora

Tēnā koe

Haere rā

📝 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

3. Complete the sentences using the correct Te Reo Māori greetings:

When I arrive at school in the morning, I say "____________" to my friends.

When I leave school at the end of the day, I say "____________" to my teacher.

When greeting a group of three or more people, I say "____________".

4. Te Reo Māori is a ____________ (treasure) of New Zealand.

The Māori word for treasure is: ____________

5. Tick the boxes next to the TRUE statements about Te Reo Māori:

Te Reo Māori is one of New Zealand's official languages

Te Reo Māori is only spoken by Māori people

Learning Te Reo Māori helps us connect with New Zealand culture

"Kia ora" can only be used in the morning

Te Reo Māori is a living language used today

6. Draw yourself greeting someone using a Te Reo Māori phrase. Include speech bubbles with the greeting:

7. Design your own name label. Write "Kia ora, I'm" and then add your name:

8. Draw a symbol that represents New Zealand culture to you (e.g., koru, kiwi, fern):

9. What did you enjoy most about learning Te Reo Māori greetings today?

10. Which Te Reo Māori greeting will you try to use at home? Why?

11. How do you think learning Te Reo Māori helps us show respect for Māori culture?