Ngā pātai me ngā whakautu — Questions and responses
Ask checking questions, invite participation, and use simple classroom responses.
Te reo akomanga — Classroom reo
Te reo akomanga (Classroom reo)
Nau mai, haere mai — Welcoming the class
Open the day or lesson with simple welcomes, greetings, and settling-in language.
Te rā me te wā — Day, date, and time
Start with high-utility classroom language for the day, date, month, time, and what is happening today.
Ngā tohutohu — Instructions
Use short classroom instructions naturally, from getting attention to directing simple actions.
Ngā mea o te akomanga — Around the classroom
Learn words for people, objects, and routines around the classroom.