Te pakeke o tō tamaiti
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He aha āna pūkenga?
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2 years
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- Pēpi has an understanding of grammar, or the rules of speaking in Māori.
- Can name a number of objects common to his surroundings
- Combines words into a short sentence
- Vocabulary of about 50 words or more
- Rhythm and fluency often poor
- Volume and pitch of voice not yet well-controlled
- Māku/mōku, nāku/nōku feature strongly, although are often mixed up (pēpi won't understand the a/o categories yet)
- Responds to such commands that include two or more pieces of information such as Tīkina tō kope me ō hū. (Get your nappy and shoes.)
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3 years
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- Start to correctly use au, koe and ia
- Numbers tahi, rua, and common adjectives like matekai, ngenge, and makariri start to make sense
- Can make 3-5 word sentences
- Will know several body parts if you have been playing the game "Kei hea tō ihu, kei hea tō waha"
- About 90% of what child says should be intelligible
- Understands most simple questions dealing with his environment and activities
- Able to reason out simple questions such as "Inā kei te hiamoe/matekai/wera koe, me aha koe?"
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4 years
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- Beginning to understand concepts like nui/iti, runga/raro, roto/waho and other contrasts/opposites
- Knows names and sounds of familiar animals
- Names common objects in picture books or magazines
- Knows one or more colors
- Can usually repeat words of four syllables
- Often indulges in make-believe (kōrero rūpahu)
- Can say their first and last names
- Engages in lots of ‘talking' as she carries out activities
- Much repetition of words, phrases, syllables, and even sounds
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