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:...
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,...
Matariki Star Cookies recipe - * Pihikete Whetū * Making Matariki star cookies with intention to share with whānau and friends is just a bit special. These Matariki cookies are great to make in the classroom, playgroup, or home - measure, mix, roll, then shape with...
20 Matariki craft ideas for kids These 20 Matariki craft ideas and activities are easy and fun, making them perfect for the school classroom, ECE, or homeschool setting. They are wonderful resource for Matariki craft ideas and celebrations for libraries, community...
Make a Harakeke (NZ Flax) Star for Matariki These 8 pointed stars are beautiful, and special to make at Matariki or Christmas, decorating the table for a hakari (feast), displayed as a garland, or as natural Christmas tree ornaments. They can be made from Harakeke (NZ...
Looking for some Matariki activities for kids? These Matariki activities are designed for tamariki, making them great in the school classroom, ECE, or homeschool setting. They would also be wonderful resource for Matariki celebrations in the library, in a community...
Here are some teaching resources for Matariki to deepen learning for tamariki (children), kaiako (teachers), and whanau (family) in the classroom, ece, or homeschool setting. We embrace this opportunity to learn of te Ao Māori at any time, and during Matariki learning...
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....