Ngā Tae – Colours Matching Card Game

Make learning ngā tae – colours fun and interactive with this printable te reo Māori matching card game.

Featuring 12 common colours in te reo Māori and English, each card includes a colourful illustration to help tamariki connect the kupu with the colour it represents.

Simply print, cut out and laminate the cards to create a reusable game for your ECE learning environment.

Ways to play

• Memory / matching game – place all cards face down and take turns turning over two cards to find a matching pair.
• Snap – shuffle the cards and play a simple game of Snap, calling out the colour as each card is played.
• Find the pair – spread the cards out and encourage tamariki to find the matching colours.
• Kupu practice – use the cards individually to introduce and practise colour names in te reo Māori.

A simple, engaging way to support recognition and everyday use of te reo Māori through play.

Perfect for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and for using throughout the year.

Instant digital download – print, cut, laminate and play.