Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 3, 2023 5:38:46 GMT 12
CHILDREN’S WAIATA EMBRACE TE REO
Awards presenter Suzy Cato, who’s known for fronting long-running children’s programmes You And Me and Suzy’s World, says waiata are an important part of introducing preschoolers to te reo Maori.
She says young children thrive on repetition, and what they pick up at that age will help normalise the language.
“The more we can use te reo in everyday life, the more it is going to be used fully,” Ms Cato says.....
waateanews.com/2023/05/01/childrens-waiata-embrace-te-reo/
Awards presenter Suzy Cato, who’s known for fronting long-running children’s programmes You And Me and Suzy’s World, says waiata are an important part of introducing preschoolers to te reo Maori.
She says young children thrive on repetition, and what they pick up at that age will help normalise the language.
“The more we can use te reo in everyday life, the more it is going to be used fully,” Ms Cato says.....
waateanews.com/2023/05/01/childrens-waiata-embrace-te-reo/