All activities

This is a really simple and effective way to create some art of the Matariki whetū. Make in advance of your Matariki event for whānau to complete together.

A wee alternative to the 'what I did over the holidays' writing that includes some mindful, pinpointing of specific magic moments.

Matariki is important in our Aotearoa context and te Ao Māori. It marks the beginning of a new year, a time to reflect, be present and plan for the year ahead.

Learn about the 9 Matariki whetū (stars) that make up the Matariki cluster, especially Hiwa-i-te-rangi - the wishing star! Then paint kōhatu (stones) with whetū

A special ngahuru (autumn) advent calendar where each day, tamariki peel back a pou from Te Whare Tapa Whā to reveal a wellbeing supporting activity

This activity helps tamariki recognise their shared experiences. Creating a web of connections, reinforcing the idea that everyone is linked in different ways.

This simple, but super engaging activity designed to support our tamariki build empathy, celebrate their uniqueness, and strengthen connections with their peers.

A simple and creative activity inspired by The Invisible String pukapuka by Patrice Karst. Perfect for any tamariki who are struggling to settle away from whānau

Combine some colouring and crafts to get in the Raumati mood along with some taiao time. Perfect after a big year as we ease into the holidays

Engage tamariki with listening, mindfulness, working with their peers, noticing te taiao and having some fun too.

An activity to support tamariki in reflecting on the past while considering their goals, wishes, and aspirations for the future. Accompanied by some mindful colouring

An activity all about taking a moment to ourselves while colouring and reflecting on the past and our goals for the future

A set of worksheets to collaboratively creaate a wall (or ceiling!) display to show your classes Matariki learning

A set of super easy (and fun!) activities to breathe some energy into your tamariki on those days when tiredness seems to be at an all-time high

Supporting tamariki to practice and learn strategies to support us in finding calm when experiencing feelings of panic, anxiousness, or dreed

An activity with a focus on caring for ourselves. Reflecting on how we can treat ourselves better.

An activity all about acts of kindness with those around us, supporting tamariki to think about how their actions can affect others with a little mission each day

An activity all about taking a moment to ourselves while colouring and learning a little more about our native manu (birds)

A super simple activity to support tamariki to reflect on those people and things that make them who they are.

An activity all about those around us who are special and thinking about what we can do to acknowledge them

An activity to support tamariki in developing social skills and beginning to understand personal space. Made in collaboration with a speech and language therapist

Supporting tamariki in considering the effect their actions can have on their health and wellbeing. An awesome way to lead in to the school holidays

Supporting tamariki to develop empathy and begin to understand that how they feel in a scenario can be entirely different to someone else

Blending coloring with gratitude this activity creates an opportunity to think and reflect on all the good in our lives

Using the concept of an advent calendar, your tamariki open a window each day to reveal a small and simple way to boost hauora

Awesome activities and ideas all about taking your tamariki and their learning outside to get all these bonus benefits te taiao has to offer

A beautiful opportunity for tamariki to consider the strengths of those around them, starting with famous people but also spotting the strengths of their classmates

Supporting the kōrero around our strengths and personal potential. We all have strengths, sometimes we just need help using them

Exploring the power of a meaningful compliment and bringing tamariki together. An awesome way to start the day, or a nice end to the day (or both).

We've got a whole wiki of activities lined up that support the learning of how we can care for our hauora. Each activity links to an aspect of the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

We've got a whole wiki of activities to inspire your ākonga to grow and develop their te Reo Māori while continuing their hauora learning with Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Sometimes tamariki need some help finding their love for pukapuka. Here's an activity to help tamariki find some pukapuka joy using Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Alongside some kind prompts, this little game played over a day or week should shift the focus and support the fact that kindness is cool!

A whole wiki of activities based around noticing the beauty around us, sprinkled with a good dose of gratitude.

Using the concept of an advent calendar, your tamariki open a window of Te Whare Tapa Whā boosting activities each day to support their hauora!

Sometimes we just need something simple and mindful to re-fill our cup. Kōanga (Spring) colouring can be where it's at with the added extra of some te taiao time!

This activity is all about doubling down on takurua wellbeing, which means thinking of ways you can nurture your tamariki wellbeing and hauora, and so you receive some of the benefits too!

Spend time with tamariki thinking about what they can do with whānau over the holidays to boost they Hauora and oranga together.

Think 'flocking' of manu, where tamariki work together to move 'as one' - a mindful, connected, slow-mo kanikani!

This is a fun game taught to us by our Samoan buddies. It's thankfully got simple rules - softball with any ball (volleyballs are ka pai) and your hand, as a bat.

This activity is all about looking for kind and good things, counteracting our negativity bias. Ending with tamariki making a paper aeroplane filled with the good.

Combining kanikani and kindness! Explore compliments, then tamariki kanikani, freeze and give a great compliment e noho to their nearest peer.

Posters and colouring in one! All to support calm time.

Sometimes we just need something simple and mindful to re-fill our cup. Ngahuru (Autumn) colouring can be where it's at!

A fun favourite for kaiako and tamariki for setting or re-setting our ngoi (energy) as moana waves.

A fun wellbeing boost which supports tamariki emotional literacy and kanikani moves!

Give tamariki hard-working brains a solid rest with brain breaks, so they can get back to their mahi feeling fresh as!

An emotions check-in activity to support tamariki emotional literacy and their day at school or kura.

Supporting tamariki to calm using variations of puku breathing.

A whole set of ideas and activities to support you in getting your tamariki involved, inspired and nurturing te taiao.

An activity that helps us understand our role as kaitiaki and the sustainable practice we can have here in Aotearoa.

There is no better time to add more waiata and kanikani to your classroom routine!
Here are our top 10 ways how.

Ki-o-rahi was played by the 28th Māori Battalion during the Italian campaign, where it's called Palla Māori.

Creating fun, connecting shared experiences and memories.

A reflective activity where tamariki look at the positive contributions they can make for future generations by upholding te Tiriti.

From listening comes understanding. And that's what this activity is all about.

This activity connects, and encourages exploration of the shared spaces around us.

It can be really helpful to support tamariki growth mindset with goal setting. This one includes some artwork and thinking about the ara (journey) to reach goals.