Resources

Matariki Resources

Link to the Te Reo classroom blog that has links to other free resources.

http://www.thetereomaoriclassroom.co.nz/2016/06/matariki-2016.html?m=1

Te Papa resources

https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/learn/for-educators/teaching-resources/matariki-classroom-resources

Kiwi Families - contains links and info

https://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/articles/matariki-maori-new-year/

Small article about Matariki

https://teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year

https://mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/matariki

Wikipedia - Matariki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matariki

Stuff article - Matariki

https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/80739387/matariki-everything-there-is-to-know-about-it

Tourism NZ - brief guide

http://media.newzealand.com/en/story-ideas/matariki-maori-new-year-celebration/

A selection of sites to to provide the opportunity for you to see and hear the written and spoken language, specifically greetings and ways in which you could respond to greetings:

http://tereomaori.tki.org.nz/Teacher-tools/Te-reo-Maori-lesson-plans/Curriculum-level-1/Kei-te-pehea-koe-How-are-you

A lesson plan on TKI specifically for learning 'Kei te pēhea koe?' Some sound files included for pronunciation of key words as well as resources, tips and further learning.

http://quizlet.com/5689901/kei-te-pehea-koe-flash-cards/

Two interactive activities to test your knowledge related to asking and answering Kei te pēhea koe?

Note-this site includes animations, sound and written scripts in te reo Māori and English. You can select to view subtitles in English if preferred. The movie on this site allows you to see and hear different kinds of greetings and address. It also introduces you to all of the characters used in the learning module. You will need to know the names of all characters and how to type macrons to be able to complete any of the 16 interactive exercises also featured on this site.

A selection of sites to introduce new language (new greetings) or reinforce prior language knowledge (greetings you already know and use):

http://www.maorilanguage.net/phrase_drills/phrase_drills_lesson.cfm?learningsubcategoryid=1

This site has examples of different ways to say hello and includes video and sound to support correct pronunciation. There are 14 different phrase drills you can view and listen to

http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/

The same site used in Taumahi 1, with interactives, where you can click on letters or words to hear how they sound. The 'word list' interactive at the top of this website's page can help to learn key words around mihi, extending beyond ways to say hello. Learn the words and then 'test' yourself using the 'word list' interactive.

This site includes animations, sound and a written script in te reo Māori. You can select to view subtitles in English if preferred. The movie on this site allows you to see and hear different kinds of greetings and address. It also introduces you to all of the characters used in the learning module. You will need to know the names of all characters and how to type macrons to be able to complete any of the 16 interactive exercises also featured on this site.

http://www.tokureo.maori.nz

This site features episode 1 from the first 'Tōku Reo' series, and focuses on how to say hello to 1, 2 or 3 more people. You can watch the podcasts, and complete exercises relevant to the podcast content. You can also download the podcast as a video file should you want to use it in your classroom without requiring an internet connection, and download supplementary resources like word lists in pdf format.

A selection of sites that provide correct pronounciation of Te Reo Maori:

http://www.newzealand.com/travel/maori-glossary/hidden-gems/maori-pronunciation.cfm

A written and spoken description detailing key aspects of te reo Māori pronunciation.

http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/

Written descriptions (and supporting sound files) about te reo Māori pronunciation. Learn how to pronounce te reo Māori vowels, consonants, digraphs

Interactives, where you can click on letters or words to hear how they sound. Below the 'word list interactive' are interactives for vowels, consonants and stress.

Provides some advice on how to pronounce te reo Māori when there is a macron over a vowel, also includes a link about how to enable macrons when typing on your computer

This is a link to the website of the Māori Language Commission, and details their recommendations for writing conventions, in particular the use of the macron.

Link to karakia for different times of the day.

http://www.cybersoul.co.nz/tauihu/karakia.html

The home page has good info and pages including waiata, tikanga on Marae, etc.

http://www.cybersoul.co.nz/tauihu/index.html