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Te Reo Māori in the Classroom

Teacher Notes • Attachment

Some simple phrases to use when giving positive feedback to students, acknowledging their efforts in class, asking simple questions in class and giving instructions.

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He Waiata - Songbook

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The PPTA waiata book presenting a collection of more than 60 well-known Māori songs with English translations and chords.

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Whakataukī cards: Leadership

Classroom Resource, Leadership • Attachment

A downloadable set of 12 leadership whakataukī cards

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Lesson Planning Template

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A six-step word template to support you in effective lesson planning

Ngā huiata | Webinars

Waldo Houia | Taku Reo Māori

He kōrero mō ngā haerenga o Waldo i roto i te ao me te reo Māori. Recorded at Hui ā-Tau 2022.

Past webinar

•45 Minutes

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Leon Blake | Te 'O' me te 'A'

What’s the whole point of ‘A’ and ‘O’? Why are they called “possessives”? Does every iwi use ‘O’? How am I supposed to remember what goes into which category? Recorded at Hui ā-Tau 2023.

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•44 mins

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Hurae White | Ngā Rautaki e Rere ai te Reo Māori

Ko tā tēnei awheawhe, he whakaatu i ētahi rautaki hei whakakōrero i ā tātou ākonga i roto i ō tātou kura. Recorded at Hui ā-Tau 2022.

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•22 Minutes

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Ruita Taiapa | Poipoia te Pitomata - Dyslexia Teaching Strategies

Dyslexia teaching strategies by Ruita Taiapa at Poipoia te Pitomata | Diverse Learners Symposium 2024.

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•66 minutes

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Barbara Alaalatoa | E Pao, Tōrea!

This is a recording of Barbara Alaalatoa's session, the opening keynote, from Hui ā-Tau 2025.

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•37 minutes

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Hurae White | Aromatawai in Practice

This is a recording of Hurae White's session, Aromatawai in Practice, from Hui ā-Tau 2025.

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Ngā Kāhui | Communities

Te Kāhui Kaiako Reo Māori | Te Reo Māori Community

Te Kāhui Kaiako Reo Māori is a national network of kaiako who share an interest in the teaching and learning of te reo Māori.

Te Kāhui Kaiako Pūtaiao | Pūtaiao Community

Te Kāhui Kaiako Pūtaiao is a national network of kaiako who share an interest in promoting science through a Māori worldview.

Te Pōkai Kākākura | Leadership Community

Te Pōkai Kākākura is a national network of Māori leaders and kaiako who want to develop their leadership capability.

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