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Tapu Wae Game Play

Tapu Wae Game Play

Māori students playing traditional Tapu Wae game

🎯 Part 1: Game Reflection

1. How did you feel during today's Tapu Wae games? Circle all that apply:

Confident

Challenged

Excited

Nervous

Proud

Connected to my team

2. What part of Tapu Wae did you enjoy most today?
3. Describe one strategy your team used effectively during the games:

🏠 Part 2: Te Whare Tapa Whā Connections

4. Match each pillar of Te Whare Tapa Whā with how Tapu Wae supported your wellbeing today:
1. Taha Tinana (Physical)
2. Taha Hinengaro (Mental/Emotional)
3. Taha Whānau (Social)
4. Taha Wairua (Spiritual)
A. Working together as a team
B. Moving my body and being active
C. Connecting with Māori culture
D. Thinking about game strategies
5. Which pillar of Te Whare Tapa Whā was strongest for you during today's games? Circle one:

Taha Tinana (Physical)

Taha Hinengaro (Mental/Emotional)

Taha Whānau (Social)

Taha Wairua (Spiritual)

6. Explain why you chose that pillar:

🤝 Part 3: Teamwork and Tikanga

7. Complete the sentences about your team experience:

My team showed respect by _________________________________

We communicated well when ________________________________

One challenge we faced together was ________________________

We demonstrated whakawhanaungatanga (building relationships) by _______________

8. Rate how well you demonstrated these values during the games (1 = needs improvement, 5 = excellent):

Respect for opponents: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

Fair play: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

Supporting teammates: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

Following tikanga (cultural protocols): 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

9. What is one way you could improve your participation in future Tapu Wae games?

🎨 Part 4: Creative Reflection

10. Draw a picture that represents your experience playing Tapu Wae today. Include yourself, your teammates, or an important moment from the games:
11. Write three words that describe how playing Tapu Wae made you feel connected to Māori culture:
12. Complete this reflection: "Playing Tapu Wae today helped me understand that traditional Māori games are important because..."

🎯 Part 5: Goal Setting

13. Set a personal goal for your next Tapu Wae lesson. What do you want to improve or focus on?
14. How will you know if you've achieved this goal? What will success look like?
15. What is one thing you're looking forward to in our next lesson about Māori games?

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