Samoan Literacy Activities
Collection by Top Teaching Tasks - ELA Reading and Writing Resources
Activities, lessons, posts and resources to promote the Sāmoan/Samoan Culture and Gagana Sāmoa/Samoa (the Sāmoan/Samoan Language).
Samoa Digital Reading Comprehension Activity
Engage your students in the study of Samoa with our paperless Samoa Digital Reading Comprehension Activity. Your students will learn about the geography, history, language, and culture of the Pacific nation of Samoa. This would be great for Samoan Language Week, as a social studies product, and in your guided reading program! In 2020, Samoan Language Week is Sunday 24 May to Saturday 30 May. Perfect for Google Classroom or Microsoft One Drive.
Pacific Islands Classroom Display Bundle | Top Teaching Tasks
Create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment while introducing the languages of Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tokelau and Tuvalu. This Pacific Islands Classroom Display Bundle features posters, classroom labels, flash cards, and a collaborative poster to ensure you provide your Polynesian and Melanesian (Fijian) students with a classroom environment that positively reflects their culture. These resources also serve as an entry point to learning these Pacific languages…
Tonga Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Activity | Top Teaching Tasks
Engage your students with our interactive Tonga scavenger hunt and puzzle pack. Your students will learn about the geography, history, language, and culture of the Pacific nation of Tonga. This would be great for Tongan Language Week, as a social studies product, and in your guided reading program! Click HERE to SAVE 30% with our Pacific Islands Scavenger Hunt Puzzles BUNDLE Display the 10 fact cards around the room, and hand out the puzzle pieces. Students use the facts to complete…
Tongan Language Week: Research and Activities | Top Teaching Tasks
Mālō e lelei! Mālō e lelei! Tongan Language Week - Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga is an exciting time of the year. If you are looking for the dates
Cook Islands Language Week Activities | Top Teaching Tasks
Kia orana! I've put together this blog post to highlight Cook Islands Language Week Activities. Read on to gather some ideas for bringing the language and
Pacific Islands Classroom Display Bundle | Top Teaching Tasks
Create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment while introducing the languages of Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tokelau and Tuvalu. This Pacific Islands Classroom Display Bundle features posters, classroom labels, flash cards, and a collaborative poster to ensure you provide your Polynesian and Melanesian (Fijian) students with a classroom environment that positively reflects their culture. These resources also serve as an entry point to learning these Pacific languages…
Tonga Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Activity | Top Teaching Tasks
Engage your students with our interactive Tonga scavenger hunt and puzzle pack. Your students will learn about the geography, history, language, and culture of the Pacific nation of Tonga. This would be great for Tongan Language Week, as a social studies product, and in your guided reading program! Click HERE to SAVE 30% with our Pacific Islands Scavenger Hunt Puzzles BUNDLE Display the 10 fact cards around the room, and hand out the puzzle pieces. Students use the facts to complete…
Tongan Language Week: Research and Activities | Top Teaching Tasks
Mālō e lelei! Mālō e lelei! Tongan Language Week - Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga is an exciting time of the year. If you are looking for the dates
Tonga Literacy Bundle | Pacific Islands | Top Teaching Tasks
This Tonga Literacy Bundle of differentiated reading, writing, thinking activities and language posters is a great way to focus on the Tongan language and culture. This would be perfect to use during Tongan Language Week - Uike ‘o e Lea Tonga. Did you know that more than 60,000 people of Tongan heritage live in New Zealand? This Tonga Literacy Bundle includes the following resources: Tonga Close Up Reading Comprehension Journal and Reader Activities (NZ) Tonga Activity Sheets Reading and…
Using Collaborative Posters in the Classroom | Top Teaching Tasks
Have you tried using Collaborative Posters in the Classroom? Collaborative posters are a fantastic way to build a culture of teamwork and unity in your
Samoan Praise Poster
This poster is a great way to highlight encouraging Samoan phrases and ensure you are using these regularly in your class. Great during Samoan Language Week!
Samoa Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Activity | Pacific Islands
Samoa Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Activity. Your students will enjoy the study of Samoa with our interactive scavenger hunt and puzzle pack. Learn about the geography, history, language, and culture of the Pacific nation of Samoa. These Samoa activities for kids are great for Samoan Language Week - 27 May to 2 June. This helps with differentiated learning. Features summarising, visualising, cloze reading and finding specific details. {Year 3, 4, 5, 6, Samoa Language Week, social studies, literacy}
Integrating Pasifika into your Classroom Programme | Top Teaching Tasks
Integrating Pasifika into your classroom programme. With the likelihood that students in your class will have Pacific heritage, it is vital that the classroom space, culture and learning positively reflect Pasifika. Students are more likely to achieve when they see themselves in their classroom and learning. Read on to learn more about integrating Pasifika into your classroom programme with our Pacific Islands teaching resources.
Myths of the Pacific
This Myths of the Pacific differentiated reading comprehension resource includes SEVEN Year Five and Year Six fiction literature passages with six engaging text dependent higher order thinking tasks - perfect for close reading in your classroom! These print and go worksheets link directly to the New Zealand Curriculum, Level Three. Featuring myths and legends from Samoa, Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji, Niue and Tokelau!
Pacific Islands Scavenger Hunt Puzzles BUNDLE | Top Teaching Tasks
Pacific Islands Scavenger Hunt Puzzle activities. Your students will enjoy the study of the Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands with our interactive scavenger hunt and puzzle pack. Learn about the geography, history, language, and culture of these Pacific Island countries. These Samoa activities for kids are great for Samoan Language Week - 27 May to 2 June. Helps with differentiated learning. Features reading comprehension {Year 3, 4, 5, 6, Samoa Language Week, social studies…