by PaituAdmin | Jun 2024 | Grief, Matariki
Remembering loved ones at Matariki Special dates and times of celebration can prove to be particularly challenging when we have said goodbye to, or are grieving, loved ones who have passed. Acknowledging them and remembering them at the time of Matariki can be...
by PaituAdmin | May 2024 | Celebrations, Matariki
Looking for some Matariki activities and crafts for kids? These activities are designed for tamariki, making them great in the school classroom, ECE, or homeschool setting. They would also be wonderful resource for Matariki celebrations in the library, in a community...
by PaituAdmin | May 2024 | Māori Seasons, Maramataka
Here are some teaching resources for Matariki to deepen learning for tamariki (children), kaiako (teachers), and whanau (family) in the classroom, ece, or homeschool setting. We embrace this opportunity to learn of te Ao Māori at any time, and during Matariki learning...
by PaituAdmin | May 2024 | Uncategorized
Are you looking for Matariki Celebration Ideas? Here are some Matariki celebration ideas to do with tamariki and whanau.Matariki is more than a public holiday – to celebrate Matariki as a season brings richness, festivity and connection to this winter time.From...
by PaituAdmin | Apr 2024 | Māori Seasons, Maramataka
What is the Maramataka? Many schools and ECE’s in NZ are taking interest in the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Maramataka translates to the turning of the moon. It observes the phases of marama (the moon) within in a lunar month. This is how days...
