Treasure hunt
Have a treasure hunt in your classroom using Māori commands for clues. You could say something like:
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| Haere ki te kāpata. | Go to the cupboard. |
| E huri. Hīkoi ki te kūaha. | Turn. Walk to the door. |
| E peke ki te whāriki. | Jump to the mat. |
| Hītoki ki te tēpu o te kaiako. | Hop to the teacher’s table. |
| Titiro ki roto i te hautō. | Look inside the drawer. |
There is some similar language in the reomation Ka oreore ngā kiore (The mice are stirring):
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| Ka oma ki raro i te tūru. | Runs under the chair. |
| Ka piki ki runga. | Climbs up. |
| Ka peke ki te tēpu. | Jumps to the table. |
| Ka heke ki raro. | Goes downwards. |
| Ka kuhu ki roto i te kāpata. | Enters the cupboard. |
Use the transcript from that reomation to help you prepare the language you’ll need for your treasure hunt.