ANZAC Biscuit recipe for kids DID YOU KNOW:During World War I, wives and mothers wanted to send something nutritious to the soldiers, because they were worried the troops weren’t getting that well fed. They made biscuits that became known as ‘Red Cross biscuits’ or...
Nature Craft - How to naturally dye Easter eggs Move over chocolate, have you had a go at dyeing eggs for Easter? This is a great activity for a pre-Easter snack in the classroom, for kindy kids, or for an Easter Sunday picnic lunch. There are two ways to do it - 1:...
How to make a Nature Mandala Nature mandalas are a simple and enjoyable seasonal activity. They can be created anywhere, using natural items you have around you, and your imagination. Making a nature mandala is a verstile activity that can be used in many settings:...
When is the Harvest Moon? The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox.Northern Hemisphere farmers used the extra light after sunset to continue harvesting crops to store for through the Winter.We can use this time to celebrate a time of...
This list of NZ edible flowers introduces 16 flowers that you can eat, that are grown from seed. What delight flowers bring to our world. They bring joy on so many levels - Beauty, Food for bees, butterflies and birds, Medicine, Creative inspiration, Thoughfulness....
Montessori birthday walk instructions When my daughter was young I came across a beautiful birthday celebration, the Montessori Birthday Walk. I loved everything about this birthday ritual! How it celebrated the child in a non material way involved song and movement,...
Matariki is a special time for year that celebrates and welcomes new year beginnings, while also being a time of remembrance for loved ones who have passed in the past year to be honoured and remembered. It can be a bittersweet time; but some comfort can be found in...
Are you looking for Matariki Celebration Ideas in 2026? Here are some Matariki celebration ideas to do with tamariki and whanau. This year, the Matariki national public holiday will be celebrated on Friday 10th July 2026. BUT! Matariki is more than a public holiday -...
What is the Maramataka? Many schools and ECE's in NZ are taking interest in the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Maramataka translates to the turning of the moon. It observes the phases of marama (the moon) within in a lunar month. This is how days and...
February is when the Tōtara fruits where I live. Tōtara berries edible delight! I hold this tree in high regard, what an amazing tree! Considered a rakau rangitira, a chiefly tree by Māori, Tōtara’s timber was traditionally used for building, carving, tools and...
Printable planner: What moon phase is best for planning? The new moon has passed, and the lunar energy is rising. Gardeners know this waxing phase is the best moon phase to sow seeds - these could be for the garden; or the seeds we sow in our life, what would we like...
Looking for family Summer Solstice Celebration ideas and inspiration? The light is longer, the days are warming. The sun is rising more toward the East, small tohu (signs) have been marking a shift in the seasons. Today the Summer Solstice is here, the sun is in the...
Printable advent calendar activities. Nanny gave the kids this strung-stocking advent calendar a few years back. What I love is the idea of having little note inside each stocking, inviting us to do something special, connecting together each day through the month....