Make Matariki Whetū (star) Bunting
A fun and whānau focussed way to learn about Matariki and each of the 9 whetū.
A fun and whānau focussed way to learn about Matariki and each of the 9 whetū.
Te Whare Tapa Whā provides an excellent way for tamariki to kōrero and understand school values and the positive difference they make.
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.
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.
Use the Whare Tapa Whā hauora model to check in with your collective tamariki wellbeing.
This activity takes inspiration from the ordinary, yet extraordinary things in our natural world, as a mindfulness technique.
Welcome some fresh air and some sky magic by making a manu tukutku!
Boost children’s awareness of the world around them.
A calming activity that boosts students’ awareness of the world around them.
Celebrating our identity, whānau and where we come from.
From our friends at the Department of Conservation, this activity combines physical activity, mindfulness and being outside. All of best wellbeing bits that tamariki love!
An opportunity for tamariki to acknowledge and explore their amazing whenua (land) and heritage.
From our friends at the Department of Conservation, this activity combines taking notice of what's around us and immersing ourselves in the moment . Deep, calming sigh....!
From our friends at the Department of Conservation - we love that this idea is so accessible to everyone while in home-learning, and the combination of reading (learning) and being outdoors will help tamariki feel great!
From our friends at the Department of Conservation. While lots of our tamariki love being outside, sometimes having something to hunt for can add a layer of excitement and increase the exercise!
Help tamariki find the ways that best suit them to support their hauora and wellbeing.
From our friends at the Department of Conservation - this is a really simple mindfulness activity, only needing a quiet space to look and listen.