Activities

Sharing kai is a big part of Matariki. Here tamariki create a placemat to use for shared kai during Matariki with whānau.

Give tamariki the opportunity to make a moemoeā (wish) upon the Matariki whetū Hiwa-i-te-rangi, but also learn about how to make a good moemoeā (wish) come true!

A fun and whānau focussed way to learn about Matariki and each of the 9 whetū.

Helping tamariki discover how music affects their mood.

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.

Teaching tamariki the neuroscience behind worrying helps them make sense of the way it feels, so they can better work through it.

Use the Whare Tapa Whā hauora model to check in with your collective tamariki wellbeing.

A relaxing colouring activity to promote relaxation and calm.

A calming game that paves the way for tummy breathing.

An activity for thinking about and adjusting our energy levels.

Teaching mindful breathing for focus and calm.

A breathing ‘experiment’ that extends tummy breathing.

A creative writing activity for celebrating the senses.

A calming, mindfulness activity that boosts body awareness

Helping tamariki understand and manage their worries.

Welcome some fresh air and some sky magic by making a manu tukutku!

Our favourite ideas for teaching and encouraging gratitude.

A week of sensory fun and exploration.

Extending the connection between music and emotions.

Fostering a growth mindset and celebrating akoranga (learning).

When we're tired and tamariki are tired, tiny, quiet activities give us the time we all need to 'refresh'. Here's some go-to's from our weekly e-newsletter.

Sensory kete promote self-regulation and calm.

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.

A tool that supports tamariki to feel settled and calm.

Kōrero with a loved-one and create a poster about them.

Celebrating our identity, whānau and where we come from.

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.

This fantastic story for tamariki in years 5-8, explores independence, how we see ourselves and finding the courage to "ask for help with the hard bits".

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.

Traditional Māori breathing and mindfulness sequences.

This activity uses colours to help tamariki name emotions. Being able to recognise and name emotions is the biggest step towards successfully regulating them.

A fun and memorable lesson about diversity, acceptance and being our true selves

A traditional, fun and energetic challenge for tamariki.

This fun game will get your greetings in te reo down pat!

With Te Ara Pū you can keep learning te reo sounds to help make kōrero easy.

A great aiga (family) connecting and learning activity highlighting the importance of our names.

An activity that’s fun and engaging for all students and has a unique Pacific focus – first create your fale (house), then create your classroom’s village!

An opportunity for tamariki to acknowledge and explore their amazing whenua (land) and heritage.

Making memory posters to encourage connections to tamariki whānau and whakapapa with this simple interviewing activity.

When it's a first day back after a break, this activity provides and opportunity to kōrero about this and express how they're doing.

We all know books have super powers. Here’s an activity that will use them to help tamariki develop emotional literacy, tune in to how others are feeling and know how to react to different emotions.

A chance to recreate Pacific stories and beliefs using any performance art you choose.

Help tamariki find the ways that best suit them to support their hauora and wellbeing.

He ngohe whakangā nō te ao Māori.