Explore Your Manu and Rākau
Many schools, kura and classrooms have special manu and rākau they associate with. We've created these to add to your classroom and learn from.
Many schools, kura and classrooms have special manu and rākau they associate with. We've created these to add to your classroom and learn from.
Bring Whare Tapa Whā to life with these super easy print-outs - makes either a mean wall display, or gift for whānau to carry on this important mahi.
A fun way to help activate Te Whare Tapa Whā at this tricky time of the school year.
DoC recordings of native birdsong all prepped for mindfulness, imaginative writing, tummy breathing time - you choose.
A crafty activity that will give tamariki a calming keepsake.
A fun literacy (and emotional literacy) activity that can last the whole week!
This activity encourages tamariki to think about their wellbeing, all the ways they can boost it and some of the great stuff they're already doing.
Tuputupu is a fun, activity-based workbook created as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori which uses te Reo and Whare Tapa Whā as a foundation for tamariki to understand and care for their hauora.
A habits activity to help Year 7 and 8 tamariki build empathy and learn new friendship skills
These energising warm-ups encourage team work and communication.
A resiliency-based set of activities based on reading, or listening to the book Rising Tide (He Tai Pari) – in English and/or te reo Māori.
A video-making activity for senior tamariki to learn about managing big emotions, and teach others to too.
We’ve created this activity to encourage tamariki to think about Pink Shirt Day beyond the colour pink.
Previously called Got Your Back, this activity helps Year 7 and 8 tamariki reflect on the people who are there for them, and the different roles they can play.
A simple and imaginative trust game (without too much risk!), this activity helps tamariki work together
A funny game for helping tamariki understand and feel good about their strengths
A quiz to help senior students find their strengths and make a set of strengths cards.
Activities to help senior students start using and developing their strengths.
An acting exercise that helps tamariki learn to manage tricky situations and big emotions.
A partner activity promoting teamwork and a bit of active problem solving.
A traditional, fun and energetic challenge for tamariki.