Maori Whakatauki , Maori Proverbs | Maori classroom posters

Māori Whakataukī | Māori Proverbs

Bring the wisdom and beauty of whakataukī into your classroom with this printable Māori proverbs resource.

Whakataukī are an important part of te ao Māori. They carry wisdom, values, observations, humour, guidance, and connection to people, place, and the natural world.

This resource gives teachers and homeschool families a practical way to include Māori proverbs in classroom discussion, display, literacy work, values learning, and cultural studies.

It is ideal for New Zealand classrooms wanting to include more te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori in meaningful, everyday ways.

Why whakataukī matter

Whakataukī can help children think deeply about:

• perseverance

• community

• respect

• leadership

• learning

• relationships

• care for others

• connection to the natural world

• the values that guide how we live

They are also powerful discussion starters. A short proverb can lead to thoughtful conversations, writing responses, art, reflection, or links to classroom values.

How to use this resource

Use the whakataukī as:

• classroom display posters

• discussion prompts

• writing prompts

• values education

• te reo Māori integration

• morning meeting reflections

• cultural studies work

• art inspiration

• inquiry starters

• whakataukī of the week

You can invite children to read the proverb, discuss its meaning, connect it to real life, draw an interpretation, or write about how it applies to their own actions.

Perfect for

• New Zealand classrooms

• Montessori cultural studies

• Te reo Māori integration

• Values and social-emotional learning

• Writing prompts

• Classroom displays

• Homeschool learning

• Morning meetings

• Reflection work

Created by a New Zealand teacher

I’m a Montessori-trained and state-trained teacher in New Zealand. I create resources that are practical, culturally thoughtful, and easy for teachers to use.

This resource was created to help bring whakataukī into the classroom in a way that supports reflection, language, and connection.

Please note: This is a downloadable PDF resource. No physical product will be shipped.

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