This activity is all about better understanding Matariki - understanding our unique and special culture and the culture of others, only impacts all our wellbeing positively.
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.
Te Whare Tapa Whā provides an excellent way for tamariki to kōrero and understand school values and the positive difference they make.
Introduce Te Whare Tapa Whā to your tamariki with this HUGE collaborative mosaic wall display!
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.
Use the Whare Tapa Whā hauora model to check in with your collective tamariki wellbeing.
Welcome some fresh air and some sky magic by making a manu tukutku!
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.
Traditional Māori breathing and mindfulness sequences.
A traditional, fun and energetic challenge for tamariki.
A familiar and fun game that tamariki LOVE!
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 energising game to incorporate and extend te reo Māori
Create a shaker (maybe out of paūa) whose sound will lead you to your friends. This is a great 'taking notice' game.
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.
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.
