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, 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 | Jun 2022 | Celebrations, Maramataka, Matariki, New Zealand Seasons, Seasons and Cycles, Winter
Looking for family winter solstice inspiration? There is a chill in the air, the mornings are darker for longer and we return home in the dark on our evening walks. Winter has been approaching slowly, in the North, small tohu (signs) have been marking a shift in the...
by PaituAdmin | Dec 2021 | Learning resources, Māori Seasons, Maramataka, Seasons and Cycles
MARAMATAKA + TE REO MĀORI Maramataka Maori calendar Links to maramataka Māori calendars to assist deeper learning: https://www.maramataka.co.nz/Printed or digital maramataka wall planner calendars, wananga + daily kōrero on whaea Heeni Hotorene’s social media....
by PaituAdmin | Aug 2021 | Learning resources, Māori Seasons, Maramataka, Matariki
What is the Maramataka calendar? 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...
