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Kiwaha Recognition Expressions

Kiwaha Recognition Expressions

Māori kiwaha expressions illustration

🌟 Part 1: Recognising Kiwaha

1. Circle the kiwaha that means "Good job!":

Ka pai!

Kia ora!

Haere mai!

2. Which kiwaha means "Awesome!"? Circle the correct answer:

Ka rawe!

Ka mau te wehi!

Kua mutu!

3. Circle the kiwaha that means "Really good!":

Pai rawa atu!

Kia kaha!

Āe!

🎯 Part 2: Matching Kiwaha to Meanings

4. Draw lines to match each kiwaha with its English meaning:
Ka pai!
Ka mau te wehi!
Kua tutuki pai!
Ka rawe tō mahi!
Me whakamīharo koe!
Your work is excellent!
Good job!
You are amazing!
Awesome!
Well done, achieved!

📝 Part 3: Using Kiwaha in Context

5. Fill in the blanks with the correct kiwaha from the word bank:

Word Bank: Ka pai! • Pai rawa atu! • Ka mau te wehi! • Ka rawe!

a) Your friend finishes their artwork. You say: "____________"

b) Someone helps you pick up your books. You say: "____________"

c) Your classmate scores a goal in sport. You say: "____________"

d) Someone shares their lunch with you. You say: "____________"

6. When would you use these kiwaha? Check all that apply:

When someone helps you

When someone does good work

When someone is kind

When someone achieves something

When someone tries their best

🎨 Part 4: Creative Expression

7. Draw a picture of someone doing something that deserves recognition. Write a kiwaha underneath your drawing:
8. Write about a time when someone said "Ka pai!" to you. How did it make you feel?

🌈 Part 5: Building Our Classroom Community

9. Think of three classmates. Write their names and a kiwaha you would like to say to them:

Classmate 1: _________________ Kiwaha: _________________

Classmate 2: _________________ Kiwaha: _________________

Classmate 3: _________________ Kiwaha: _________________

10. Complete this sentence: "Using kiwaha in our classroom makes me feel..."

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