Early Literacy in Te Reo Māori

Support early literacy and language learning with the Early Literacy in Te Reo Māori Book and Flashcard Pack. This delightful set introduces young learners to te reo Māori through vibrant, bilingual board books and interactive flashcards. With familiar characters like Hairy Maclary and guidance from language advocate Stacey Morrison, this kit makes te reo Māori accessible and fun for tamariki and whānau alike.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops early language skills in both Māori and English.
• Strengthens vocabulary recognition and pronunciation in te reo Māori.
• Supports cultural identity and inclusion through everyday use of Māori language.
• Promotes parent-child interaction, storytelling, and language play.

Classroom & Home Ideas:

• Use flashcards in group activities or language games to reinforce vocabulary.
• Incorporate board books into shared reading or quiet time corners.
• Match words from the flashcards with pictures in the books for added comprehension.
• Encourage whānau engagement by sending flashcards home for practice.

Pack Includes:

• PEN3641 - Hairy Maclary and Friends: 123 in Māori and English: Learn to count from 1-10 with Hairy Maclary and friends in a bilingual board book that introduces tamariki to numeracy in two languages.
• PEN3634 - Hairy Maclary and Friends: Colours in Māori and English: Explore the colours of the world with favourite characters while learning Māori and English colour words in a fun and interactive format.
• PEN3337 - My First Words in Māori (Paperback): A beautifully illustrated first words book by Stacey Morrison, covering topics like body parts, whānau, home, and nature-perfect for everyday language learning.
• PEN4792 - My First Words in Māori: 50 Flashcards: A boxed set of double-sided cards covering topics such as emotions, animals, food, and clothing, with suggested games and sentence starters to support learning.

Information:

• Age suitability: 3 months to 5 years
• Designed for early childhood centres, new entrant classrooms, and whānau use
• Contents of kit may vary