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Chit Chat
It is night-time in the bush and everyone is out enjoying the darkness. Not everyone is happy about all the noise.
Focus sounds: Ch Ng
New high utility words: Ruru, Huhu, dark, have, be, said
Previously used high utility words: Weka, the, he, his, into, a, says, needs, they
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Weka in the Shed
Weka is feeling a bit hungry today. The farmers shed looks like it might have some snacks just for Weka. Weka needs to be quick before the farmer comes back!
Focus sounds: Sh Ck
New high utility words: I, open, by, puku, yum
Previously used high utility words: Weka, sees, a, his, is, the, out, of
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Weka Gets Wet
It’s a hot day down by the awa and we meet Weka looking to get out of the sun. Tuna helps Weka cool down, but Weka is not impressed.
Focus sounds: Ww Hh Kk
New high utility words: Weka, waka, Tuna
Previously used high utility words: The, a, he, sees, is, go
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Nan in a Net
Tāne is going eeling with Nan down by the awa. Nan has to get up early so she takes a nap, but she will need to watch out for Tāne and his net!
Focus sounds: Cc Ll Bb Nn Ss Ii Uu
New high utility words: go, to, awa, me, tugs
Previously used high utility words: is, Tāne, says, no, the, a, out
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Tāne and the Bug
Tāne is excited to bring his favourite objects to kura, so that he can show his friends. It might not be such a good idea for Nat to open the jar with the bug in it though!
Focus sounds: Cc Ll Bb Nn Gg i u
New high utility words: Tāne, kura, has, look, out, into, ka pai
Previously used high utility words: a, the, Nat, is
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Pop, Pop in the Pot
Nat is at home with Mum and Dad. Mum and Dad are doing housework in the kitchen while cooking some popcorn. Oh no, there might be a bit too much popcorn in the pot!
Focus sounds: Mm Dd Pp Tt Ss a e o
New high utility words: sees, the, off, says, stop, of
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Tap, Tap
It is a rainy day at home and Nat is inside playing with her drum. She decides to see what it sounds like when she taps other items in her house, but not everyone is happy about that.
Focus sounds: Mm Dd Pp Tt Nn a e o
New high utility words: a, no, her, Mum, is
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The Long Swim
Tuna is a long-fin eel that goes out to sea to breed at the end of his life. In this story Tuna says good-bye to his good friend Weka.
Focus sounds: revision
New high utility words: sea, haere rā
Previously used high utility words: Weka, the, Tuna, awa, me, says, I, to, is, a, what, asks, my, go, you, we
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A Fun Quiz
Sam, Tāne and Mia’s class is joining a class of big kids for a quiz. The big kids answer the questions, but Mia knows the answer to one of them as well.
Focus sounds: qu
New high utility words: lays, asks, manu, have
Previously used high utility words: a, says, Miss, will, be, the, eggs, is, time, tino pai, what
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Weka Helps Out
It is dusk in the wetlands and Weka is in a hurry. What is the big job that he needs to help with?
Focus sounds: end blends
New high utility words: along, now, time, it’s
Previously used high utility words: is, the, Weka, says, I, to, my, a, eggs, he, his, ka pai, for
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