If you’re wanting to use more te reo Māori in your everyday teaching practice — and clearly demonstrate you are meeting Teaching Standard 1 and Tiriti-based practice — this practical, step-by-step plan makes it simple.
This 4-week Te Reo Māori language development resource is designed to support kaiako to build confidence and naturally integrate te reo Māori into daily routines with tamariki and whānau.
Each week focuses on a small number of high-use, practical phrases, making it easy to implement without overwhelm. The plan is progressive, so you can build confidence over time while continuing to reinforce what has already been learned.
Supports Teaching Standard 1
This resource helps kaiako demonstrate:
- Integration of te reo Māori in everyday teaching practice
- Strengthening of cultural capability and responsiveness
- Support for tamariki to experience and engage with te ao Māori
- Evidence of intentional, consistent use of te reo
This makes it a valuable tool for your Professional Growth Cycle (PGC), providing clear, visible examples of practice over time.
What’s included:
- 4-week structured Te Reo Māori language development plan
- Weekly focus with clear goals and action steps
- Everyday phrases with English translations and pronunciation
- Waiata suggestions with links and actions
- Recommended te reo Māori CD/books that match each week’s learning
- Practical strategies for embedding te reo into daily routines
- Weekly A4 printable posters to display around your service
What this looks like in practice:
- Confident use of te reo Māori in greetings and conversations
- Tamariki hearing and responding to everyday te reo
- Waiata naturally embedded into daily routines
- A shared language approach across your teaching team
- Clear, simple evidence of culturally responsive practice
This is not a theory-heavy resource — it’s designed to be used immediately, supporting consistent, meaningful integration of te reo Māori in your practice.
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