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...
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Maori Days of the Week – Ngā Rā o te Wiki – teaching resource
Maori Days of the Week - Ngā Rā o te Wiki - printable resource This Maori Days of the Week - Ngā Rā o te Wiki - teaching...
Days Of The Week Maori Teaching Resources
Māori days of the week, months and seasons - How to learn and teach Learning te reo Māori (or any language, or any skill...) ...
Hungarian flatbread recipe (with fresh garden tomatoes)
Summer Hungarian flatbread recipe (Lángos). Preserving the feel of summer, festival feels in my mouth ... We have so many...
Spring Equinox Celebration Ideas
Celebrating Spring Equinox with kids? Our world is warming up after being at rest over the cool winter months. All of nature...
Matariki and grief
A goodbye brought Matariki to me. A winter good bye. A tragically unexpected goodbye. I was a mama. Or due to be.Our first baby....
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Nature kids seasons: Spring
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Maramataka calendar for schools
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