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

Creating fun, connecting shared experiences and memories.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Print or recreate bunting to brighten the day. Use string & staples to make.

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

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. 

Matariki is a wonderful time to spend some time being mindful and present. In this way tamariki can sink into the slower takurua time.

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! 

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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.

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

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

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!

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. 

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

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

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

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

Bring tamariki together to make some wishes, set some goals, and celebrate Puanga/Puaka