Students use short spoken phrases to greet others, introduce themselves, and respond appropriately in familiar contexts.
How this handout aligns
The phrase bank and mini dialogue give kaiako a practical oral-language entry point. Students are not only copying words; they are using language for an immediate social purpose.
Best used when a class is beginning a regular te reo greeting routine or building confidence with short exchanges.
Students listen for meaning, respond to a partner, and practise pronunciation through repeated supported speaking.
How this handout aligns
The meet-and-greet activity makes listening and responding visible. It supports classroom talk that is interactive rather than limited to one-way repetition.
Useful for pairs, circles, buddy introductions, or short oral-language warm-ups across primary and intermediate settings.
Students experience te reo Māori as part of manaakitanga, belonging, and normal classroom life in Aotearoa.
How this handout aligns
Because the resource is built around greeting and responding, it helps kaiako connect language learning with classroom culture and relationship-building rather than treating te reo as a token add-on.
Most useful when schools want everyday te reo routines to feel normal, practical, and relational.