by PaituAdmin | Oct 2023 | Garden kids, Learning resources, Nature kids, NZ Homeschool Resources
Painting wooden peg dolls at a busy time of year is probably not what I needed to be doing. I don’t know why I do this to myself sometimes, when time feels eternally short. Oh, actually yes I do, because she LOVES them. And I want her to play in the magic for as long...
by PaituAdmin | Sep 2023 | Uncategorized
Teaching resources for Wiki o te reo Māori We embrace this opportunity to learn te reo Māori at anytime, and during te Wiki o te reo Māori, there is extra special focus. Here are some teaching resources for Wiki o te reo Māori that we are bringing into our week...
by PaituAdmin | Aug 2023 | Celebrations, Maramataka, Moon Intentions, Night Sky, Seasons and Cycles
New Moon Intentions Ritual Through the ages people’s around the world have observed and connected to the energy of the moon as she travels through her phases from dark to light and back again. In each of the moon phases lies an opportune time to work with moon’s...
by PaituAdmin | Jul 2023 | Celebrations
Matariki is a season. That’s how we celebrate in our home and that’s the essence of what I was taught. A festive season with important themes. I’m proud that Matariki is recognised as a national day, and I hope it brings connection, reverence,...
by PaituAdmin | May 2023 | Learning resources, Māori Seasons, NZ Homeschool Resources, Seasons and Cycles
Maori Days of the Week – Ngā Rā o te Wiki – printable resource This Maori Days of the Week – Ngā Rā o te Wiki – teaching resource is a free printable resource that was put together to compliment NZ Seasonal Perpetual Calendar HOW TO USE: Print...