Free Mother’s Day Te Reo Māori Poster

Looking for a simple, meaningful way to celebrate Mother’s Day in your centre — while also incorporating te reo Māori?

This free A4 printable poster is designed for early childhood settings and provides an easy way to bring te reo Māori into your Mother’s Day celebrations, without adding extra planning.

What’s included:

• A4 printable Mother’s Day poster
• Te reo Māori phrases with English translations
• Child-friendly design suitable for all ages
• A dedicated space for tamariki to draw or write:
  “I love my mum because…” / “E aroha ana au ki tōku māmā nā te mea…”

Te reo Māori phrases included:

• Aroha nui ki a koe, e Māmā
  (Lots of love to you, Mum)
• Ngā mihi mō tō aroha me tō manaaki
  (Thank you for your love and care)
• He taonga koe ki a mātou
  (You are a treasure to us)

Why this resource works:

• Supports everyday use of te reo Māori in a natural way
• Links to Teaching Standard 1 (Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership)
• Provides a meaningful, child-led activity (not just a display poster)
• Ready to print and use immediately