Matariki songs for kids / tamariki.

Waiata and music bring a special element to celebrations. Enjoy these Matariki and Maori waiata together with tamariki in the classroom, ECE or homeschool setting.

Download and print this resource to learn and sing along to these 5 waiata Māori.
Perhaps you become inspired to play along on the guitar or ukulele!
Or enjoy learning the art of poi or ti rākau.

Includes guitar / ukulele chords, translations, and links to other resources.

Waita:
– Tirama, tirama nga whetu
– Matariki Macerena
– E papa waiari
– E rere taku poi
– Tūtira mai ngā iwi
– Plus a Guitar and Ukulele chord chart

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This Matariki Celebration Ideas list is also part of the ‘MATARIKI ACTIVITY BOOK!’

The Matariki Activity Book contains 66 pages of:

• Craft activities
• Kai recipies
• Traditional Maori games
• Waiata
• Pepeha template
• Matariki colouring pages
• Matariki wall displays.

This Matariki Activity Booklet bundles ALL these resources together, makng it a great value, downloadable, printable booklet!

You can also download individual Matariki Activities on my Teachers Pay Teachers store, or the full 66 page booklet.

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