Matariki activities for toddlers

Matariki — Reo Pepi

matariki black sand provocation

Matariki Activities for preschool

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Year 4 Art

Participating in Matariki activities with your family and friends is a beautiful way to celebrate this special occasion. Each year between June to July, the star cluster Matariki appears in our skies, signalling the Maori New Year. Food, fun and games, and reflecting on the past year and the year to come are some of the common things people do. We thought we’d identify some of the art and craft related Matariki activities that you could do with your kids at home.

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Matariki Provocation

Mrs Blau read us the story of 'Matariki' By Melanie Drewery. This is the artwork we produced based on the story of Matariki, T...

matariki sorting and fine motor activity

New Brighton Library. Saturday 17 June 2017. File reference: 2017-06-17-Matariki-Matariki_stars From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.

Based on a Story book Little Kiwis Matariki which is all about the New Zealand Mori New Year and is celebrated by looking at the Stars that signify the new year. The little Kiwi is fast asleep in

I am sorry to write and tell you all that for the next couple of months, I will be taking a break from my blog. On May 12th, my son was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). Some of you may remember, he is a police officer and each year he comes to my school each year during our Community Helper week. He also recently got married. So, for the next couple of months, all of my time and energy will be spent helping Jay and his precious wife, Brooklyn, with his fight. If you would…

Creative interpretation of a traditional Maori kite - Te Manu Tukutuku. Rose (aged 12).

Matariki kite

Matariki This provocation and relaxation area inspires children to think about the stars/ space and what it means to the maori people! I have found this a great way to introduce matariki to toddlers as it sparked disscussions about what they think matariki might be about and what it means! All you need: Two boxes Black paint Paint brushes Fairy lights

Make this simple Mary Poppins kite craft after watching Mary Poppins Returns. It's easy enough for kids to make, making it ideal for rainy day fun, a Mary Poppins party activity or DIY party decorations. #MaryPoppins #MaryPoppinsReturns #MaryPoppinsReturnsEvent Mary Poppins Birthday Party | Kite Crafts for Kids | DIY Kites for kids | How to make a kite