Harakeke weaving for kids – Printable Nature Journal for kids, their teachers and parents.

An introduction to harakeke tikanga, karakia, tool kete and little projects to try.

This booklet is intended as an introduction to weaving, for tamariki, their whānau and kaiako (teachers).

I hope it gives you a good introduction, some insight into best practices, respecting the mauri (essence) and safety of both plant and people, and, as the name suggests: “Harakeke weaving for kids”, some small beginner projects to try your hand at.

This Harakeke weaving for kids – Nature Journal Booklet is designed to:

• Introduce tamariki, kaiako and whanau to plant care and weaving practices that take care of the Harakeke plant and the environment.
• Deepen understanding of traditional practices and cultural reverence through karakia and tikanga.
• Includes information on how to harvest Harakeke and insight into building your own Harakeke weaving tool kete.
• Learn how to prepare and dye Harakeke.
• Enable you to try your hand at 3 projects.
• Includes a resource page with books, web and video resources to deepen learning around Harakeke, and a glossary with kupu / words used in raranga / weaving.
• Also includes activity pages, nature noticing and reflections.
• Instant download!
• Supplied as a 46 page A4 .pdf document to print at home or school.
• It is part of a series of Southern Hemisphere and NZ themed, illustrated Nature Journals.
• Hand -sketched and designed in Aotearoa/New Zealand!

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