Children all through English medium schools in New Zealand are encouraged to learn their own mihi and pepeha – a way of introducing themselves in a traditional Māori way.
This book helps to give one example of a template for how that can be done. Three children demonstrate their names, their mountains, their rivers, their parents’ names and where they are from.
There is also a second sound track so children can learn to fill in the gaps with their own replies.
Written by Sharon Holt and illustrated by Deborah Hinde
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Repetitive sentence structure: “Ko wai tō …..?” (What is your….?)
Vocabulary for mihi and pepeha greetings
Singalong CD which turns the book into a catchy song
English translation
List of activity ideas to make this much more than a fun book to do on the mat!
Picture glossary
Guitar chords
Curriculum Links for Kōrero Mai: Tikanga: The land is very important to Māori – hence the proverb Toitū te whenua, whatungarongaro te tangata. Learning Intention: Respond appropriately, in the form of a pepeha, when asked to introduce oneself. Te Whāriki: Links to Strand 5, goal 4: develop a knowledge of land features of local significance. Te Aho Arataki Marau: Links to 1.2: introduce oneself.
Kiwi author Sharon Holt
Find out more about Sharon and the Te Reo Singalong series on Sharon’s author page.
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