Make a Harakeke (NZ Flax) Flower for Mother's Day This putiputi (flower) is made using one single Harakeke leaf. I recommend using smaller leaves, as these are softer to work with and don’t crack. I prefer to use a Harakeke cultivar variety for making putiputi, as...
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:...
Make a Harakeke (NZ Flax) Flower for Mother's Day This putiputi (flower) is made using one single Harakeke leaf. I recommend using smaller leaves, as these are softer to work with and don’t crack. I prefer to use a Harakeke cultivar variety for making putiputi, as...
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:...
Curious about the differences between the Maramataka and Regular (Gregorian) calendar? Here are the differences between Maramataka and a ‘regular’ calendar that you didn't know you needed to know! Read on for the break-down between the differences and benefits of...
What to grow in a school garden? Inviting kids into the garden is a wonderful way to teach them about life cycles, nature, the world around us, and where their food comes from. Here's a guide to get your children inspired in the garden. Wondering what to grow in a...
Māori Language Week 2025: Looking for some Wiki o te reo Māori / Māori language week activities for kids? Te Wiki o te reo Māori takes place from14 – 20 September 2025. These activities are designed for tamariki, making them great in the school...
Since my tamariki were little we’d speak daily about the importance of te taiao.I talked and walked my way through the seasons with them.I grew kai for them. Sang them to sleep with waita Māori. Speak what I could.When I couldn't find good examples of Southern...
Looking for winter solstice celebration ideas? There is a chill in the air, the mornings are darker for longer and we return home in the dark on our evening walks. Winter has been approaching slowly, in the North, small tohu (signs) have been marking a shift in the...
Māori Fry Bread recipe - * Parāoa Parai * Looking for a Māori Fry Bread recipe to celebrate Matariki? Parāoa Parai (Māori Fry Bread) is a heart nourishing treat that remains in the memories of those who eat it. It can be served with a hearty boil up or soup, hangi,...