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, Māori Seasons, Maramataka, Matariki, Winter
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...
by PaituAdmin | May 2023 | Learning resources, Māori Seasons, Maramataka, NZ Homeschool Resources
Māori days of the week, months and seasons – How to learn and teach Learning te reo Māori (or any language, or any skill…) becomes easier the more we practice. Which means we have to practice often, and the most effective way to do this is to speak...
by PaituAdmin | Mar 2023 | Celebrations, Garden, Garden kids, Recipes, Summer
Summer Hungarian flatbread recipe (Lángos). Preserving the feel of summer, festival feels in my mouth … We have so many tomatoes growing I either have to make food, or preserve them! I wish I could say that I tried Lángos in Hungary, where this traditional flat...