Whakataukī | Proverb

"Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu"

Adorn the bird with feathers so it can fly.

Just as a bird needs feathers to soar, we need knowledge to thrive. Understanding te reo Māori and cultural values gives you the tools to navigate Te Ao Māori with confidence and respect. Each concept you learn is another feather - helping you fly higher in your cultural understanding!

🌺 Te Ao Māori Values Matching Game

Unit 1: Match the Te Reo word to its meaning

📝 Instructions:

Match each Te Reo Māori word (pink cards) with its definition/meaning (green cards)
Write the matching letter next to each number below
Practice pronouncing each word correctly
Think about how each value applies in your life!

1 Aroha

2 Kotahitanga

3 Mana

4 Tino Rangatiratanga

5 Tapu

6 Wairua

7 Utu

8 Pono

9 Tika

10 Kōrero

A Love, compassion, empathy

B Unity, togetherness, solidarity

C Prestige, authority, spiritual power

D Self-determination, sovereignty

E Sacred, restricted, set apart

F Spirit, soul, essence

G Reciprocity, balance, response

H Truth, honesty, integrity

I Correctness, justice, fairness

J Discussion, speech, conversation

✏️ Write Your Answers:

1. = _____

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3. = _____

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6. = _____

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🌟 Apply These Values

Think about how you could practice these values this week:

One way I could show AROHA (love/compassion):

One way I could demonstrate KAITIAKITANGA (guardianship):

One way I could build WHANAUNGATANGA (relationships):

🔑 Answer Key (Teacher Only):

1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, 5=E, 6=F, 7=G, 8=H, 9=I, 10=J