1.3 Prac 1A:

At the beginning of each day, before the roll, before eating and before the end of the day there are three different kinds of karakia that are said. The ākonga and kaiako know these karakia off by heart, however, sometimes the ākonga have to remind the kaiako to do them which showcases that this is a part of their routine which is admirable. Before the roll call, I had been choosing a student to lead the karakia while I was still learning it which has now become a normal routine that they love to do.

1.3 Prac 1B:

1.3 Prac 2:

Karakia is not mandatory for ākonga or staff at Taradale Primary School as it doesn't align with everyone's beliefs, but for those who want to partake, can. Here are some of the Karakia/Waiata that they have:

Lesson Plans: 

Taradale Primary School places great importance on maintaining all areas of your Hauora. I created lessons that were based on the aspect of Taha Hinengaro, your Mental and Emotional well-being from Te Whare Tapa Whā.  While I was teaching this practicum I tried to incorporate as much te reo Māori speaking as possible. I would use words and phrases such as:

• Are there any patai?

• Ka Pai

• Ka pai te mahi

• 3, 2 and tahi

• Kia ora 

• Mōrena

• Ata mārie 

• Whakarongo Mai

• Haere mai ki te whāriki 

Here are some of my lesson plans that have a strong te reo Māori focus:

My Personal Te Reo Māori Learning:

Drops App: 

Throughout the year, I have been using a Te Reo Māori learning app called Drops.

Learning & Teaching 1 

As part of my first group assignment through the Massey University Course of Learning & Teaching 1, I created a Te Reo Māori song using New Zealand Sign Language based on the three principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi): Participation, Partnership, and Protection.