Te Reo Māori Whero Non-Fiction

This early level 1 Red Rocket Reader set includes eight titles adapted into te reo Māori, perfect for supporting early foundational literacy in immersion and bilingual classrooms. Each book introduces a key topic or concept using simple language and structure appropriate for beginning readers. The texts promote understanding of familiar everyday themes family, nature, counting, colours, and animals while immersing learners in Māori vocabulary and sentence patterns. These resources are essential for fostering both language development and cultural knowledge at a crucial stage of learning. The books maintain a strong correlation with the Te Reo Māori Literacy Curriculum and are ideal for use in Kura Kaupapa Māori, language nests, and inclusive primary settings across Aotearoa and Australia.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces key literacy concepts using culturally rich content.
• Encourages bilingual development through side-by-side learning.
• Supports comprehension with repetitive language and imagery.
• Strengthens links between spoken and written te reo Māori.

Classroom Ideas:

• Incorporate into daily reading sessions in immersion settings.
• Use books as springboards for related art and writing activities.
• Match vocabulary with real-world items in a classroom display.
• Partner reading sessions with English-speaking peers.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 4+ years
• Book size: 210 x 160mm
• Language: Māori
• Softcover format; easy for small hands to manage