Matariki Stars Our Stories
Ngā Kōrero o Ngā Whetū Year 1 and 2 Te Reo Māori Welcome to our star journey!
Kia Ora! Let's Learn About Stars
Ko ngā whetū - The stars Matariki - Seven sisters Puanga - Bright star Ngā kōrero - Our stories
Star Vocabulary Game
Point to the whetū (star) Say 'Matariki' together Count the seven sisters: 1, 2, 3... Make star shapes with your hands
Shared Storytime - He Kōrero
Listen to our Matariki story Watch for repetition and rhyme What do you see in the story? Kei hea ngā whetū? Where are the stars?
What Happens During Matariki?
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Story Mapping - Our Matariki Stories
Draw your favorite whetū (star) What kai do you eat with whānau? Who are your kaitiaki (guardians)? What makes you happy about Matariki?
Creative Writing and Drawing
Plan your Matariki story Draw pictures to help tell your story Use Te reo Māori words Ko te whetū... (The star...) Ka kai mātou... (We eat...)
Sharing Our Stories - Whanaungatanga
What is your favorite part of your story? Which star do you like best? What kai makes you happy? How do you celebrate with whānau?
Reflection and Manaaki
What did we learn about Matariki today? How do stars connect us to our whānau? We showed kotahitanga (unity) in our sharing Manaakitanga (caring) for each other's stories Ka pai! Well done everyone!
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