Maori activities for preschoolers

We have a beautiful activity to celebrate the start of the Māori New Year – a woven Matariki star! A simple craft for young children and adults alike.

Year 4 Art

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I laminated old calendars or art and craft to invite children to create play dough art works. Natural resources are included from the beach to adorn their work.

Love this idea of shapes and patterns with stones - thanks Tu Tamariki

Matariki — Reo Pepi

New Zealand is a bicultural nation and as such Maori culture and language is woven into the national curriculum statement for early childhood education - Te Whariki. Following is a selection of resources developed for use in the early childhood...

Another set of cards for my hard working Mum! These cards have been made to match the action song 'Pakipaki.' (this is her version of the song with some extras added in!) Mum prints, laminates and joins the cards in the corner with a jump ring, then flips the cards over as the song progresses to support her special needs learners. The cards include the Māori and English words for the action, plus a matching picture to scaffold all your little learners! This resources contains cards for…

Number cards to teach and learn Māori number words to 20. Printable and free.

Make a Korowai (feather cloak) with paper feathers! Korowai are taonga (treasures) that are often worn on special occasions.

Days of the Week in Maori - Nga ra o te wiki

Maori resources

Magnetic resources are a great way for children to learn. They are bright, interactive and very engaging. You can use them on a magnetic whiteboard, fridge, or baking tray. All stock is made up ready to be sent.

Maori colors song for kids: