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Te reo Māori activity bookTe pukapuka mahi reo Māori

Celebrate Māori language by learning Māori words and phrases through simple activities. Download two free activity books for kids – focused on pronunciation, the other includes more word searches, crossword, colouring pages, and stories.

Learning areas and strands

Te reo Māori

Education type

Activity book

Suitable for

Ages 5–10

Learn to pronounce your vowels with words you’ll use at home, in the garden, at school, in nature, and to do with your body!

Download the free pronunciation-focussed activity book

A4 download

Printing tip: Print double-sided and in colour.

Download te reo Māori activity book (A4) (1.35 MB)

A5 download

Printing tip: Open in Adobe Acrobat and select ‘flip on short edge’, print double-sided and in colour.

Download te reo Māori activity book (A5) (1.13 MB)

Download more puzzles to help you learn

A4 download

Printing tip: Print double-sided and in colour.

Download te reo Māori activity book (A4) (992.38 KB)

A5 download

Printing tip: Open in Adobe Acrobat and select ‘flip on short edge’, print double-sided and in colour.

Download te reo Māori activity book (A5) (639.07 KB)

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We want to hear how you’re using this activity book and if you have any feedback. Email us at learning@tepapa.govt.nz

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