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Whanau Tree Worksheet

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Whanau Tree Worksheet

Family tree illustration

🌳 Part 1: My Whanau Tree

1. Draw your whanau tree in the space below. Include at least 4 family members and label each person with their name and relationship to you (e.g., Mum, Dad, Nana, Uncle).
2. Choose two important people from your whanau tree and write a short description about each one. What makes them special?

Person 1: _____________________

Person 2: _____________________

🏠 Part 2: Understanding Whanau

3. What does the word 'whanau' mean to you?

Only people who live in your house

Your extended family and people who care about you

Just your parents and siblings

Your friends at school

4. Why is whanau important? Choose all that apply:

They support and care for each other

They share traditions and stories

They help you learn about who you are

They are there for you in good times and bad

5. Match the Māori words with their English meanings:
Whaea
Matua
Kuia
Tamariki
Children
Mother/Aunty
Father
Grandmother/Elder woman

💭 Part 3: Reflection

6. Write about one tradition, story, or special memory that your whanau shares together. Why is it important to you?
7. What are three things you appreciate most about your whanau?

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

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