Looking for printable Matariki resources?
This list of printable Matariki resources makes planning for Matariki easy and engaging for tamariki as they learn about Matariki.
There are many printable Matariki resources to choose from – hands on activities, posters, colouring, recipes, waiata, pepeha, Māori games, weaving harakeke, and more!
Download as single resources, or bundle them together in one 68 page Matariki journal!
These printable Matariki resources are:
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- Instant download
- Print what you need, when you need
- Perfect in the school classroom, ECE, or homeschool setting
- Also great for Matariki celebrations in the library, community group, or even for rest home activities
Read on for some tried and true Matariki activity and craft ideas that the tamariki and I have been enjoying for years.
Add these resources to you kete for your learning and celebrations!
List of 12 printable Matariki resources:
1) MATARIKI ACTIVITY BOOKLET
This 68 page bundle of Matariki craft activities is designed for tamariki, their whānau and kaiako; making it a great resource in a classroom or homeschool setting.
This downloadable, printable Matariki Activity Booklet includes:
– Craft activities
– Kai recipies
– Traditional Maori games
– Waiata
– Pepeha template
– Matariki colouring pages
– Matariki wall displays.
LOOK INSIDE:
Matariki Activity Book / printable resource >>
View Matariki Activity Book on TPT >
2) MAKE MATARIKI LANTERNS
Matariki paper lanterns are an easy craft activity and make an effective display. They can stand on a table top or seasonal nature table display, or string them together to hang along a wall or window. You could string some fairly lights too for a magical touch.
Learn how to make Matariki lanterns! >>
Or – download the Matariki Lantern resource on TPT >>
3) MAKE A MATARIKI KITE
This Matariki paper kite is fun to make and play for kids of all ages. It is simple to create, and easy to fly, making it suitable even for young children.
Learn how to make a simple Matariki kite >>
View Matariki paper kite resource on TPT >>
4) COLOUR AND LEARN ABOUT THE 9 STARS
Introduce tamariki to each of the 9 Matariki stars with a poster + colouring activity. Includes a Matariki star cluster A4 wall display, 9 stars info + colouring, and Matariki colouring page that tamariki can colour in each name to match the star.
View Matariki poster + colouring resource >>
View Matariki Harakeke / flax star instructions on TPT >>
5) MAKE A MATARIKI STAR FROM HARAKEKE
This harakeke star is lovely to make at Matariki – made out of NZ flax, these stars are simple to make and can be hung as a mobile, placed on a nature table, a window or Matariki wall display; or scatter on the table around a hakari (feast).
As Harakeke is a firmer material to work with, young children could also make with paper strips which fold and hold easier, which could then be glued to a background to display.
Be sure to learn about safe harvesting and tikanga including karakia for Harakeke.
Learn how to weave a Matariki star from harakeke / flax >>
View Matariki Harakeke / flax star instructions on TPT >>
6) MAKE AND COLOUR YOUR OWN MARAMATAKA
Connect tamariki to the New Zealand seasons with this downloadable Maramataka / perpetual calendar. Supplied as a printable resource to colour and make, it can help children visually engage and learn about the New Zealand seasons in the Southern Hemisphere, while learning te reo Māori days, months and seasons.
View printable Seasonal Maramataka resource >>
View printable Seasonal Maramataka on TPT >
7) LEARN TRADITIONAL MĀORI GAMES
Download and print this resource to learn about and play Maori games at Matariki.
Instructions on how to make a Poi, make and play Ti Rakau (stick games),info + links how to play Whai (string games).
You can also pair with Matariki Waiata Māori with with guitar / ukulele chords, to sing and play alongside your Māori games!
Make and learn traditional Maori games >>
View traditional Maori games resource on TPT >
8) MATARIKI + MARAMATAKA COMBO
- The Activity book is chocca full of crafts, recipes, waiata, pepeha, Māori games.
- The Seasonal Maramataka includes te reo Māori days, months and seasons and printable flashcards too!
- Buy together for a chunky discount!
9) LEARN MY PEPEHA OR MIHI
Knowing how to introduce yourself ( mihi ) in a group or on the marae is an important skill.
It is not a ‘one size fits all’ introduction – there are different pepeha for peoples of Māori descent, for Pakeha, and for Taiiwi (visitors).
Learn about the reasons for this, and make a start on learning with a Pepeha template that encapsulates you, that is also culturally sensitive.
10) WEAVE IN LEARNING WITH HARAKEKE
Matariki is an ideal time to learn to work with harakeke / NZ flax. This Harakeke Nature Journal booklet is perfect for kids and teachers, containing information about safe harvesting and tikanga including karakia for Harakeke, how to dye, and some little projects (easy star for little kids, 8 point star, and putiputi flower) to try!
LOOK INSIDE:
Harakeke Nature Journal resource >>
View Harakeke nature journal on TPT >
11) WAIATA FOR MATARIKI
Waiata and music bring a special element to celebrations. Enjoy these Matariki and Māori waiata together with tamariki in the classroom, ECE or homeschool setting. Download and print to learn and sing along to these 5 waiata Māori. Resource includes chords and translations.
Look inside Matariki waiata resource >>
View waiata resource on TPT >
12) MAKE MAORI FRY BREAD
Parāoa Parai / Fry Bread is a heart nourishing treat. that remains in the memories of those who eat it. It can be served with a hearty soup, boil up, hangi, roast dinner, or even drizzled with golden syrup. Children can help measure out the flour, and cut the dough, but perhaps not the mixing at it requires very minimal kneading with aim to form a sticky dough and keep the soft fluffy texture. You can find the recipe online here, or download a printable copy to frame or keep in your Matariki celebration kete or cookbook.
More resources for Matariki:
MATARIKI CELEBRATION IDEAS –
Here are some Matariki celebration ideas – many ways to create meaning and tradition with tamariki and whānau.
SEASONS BEYOND MATARIKI –
Beyond Matariki , te taiao can be a great teacher.
The Seasonal Maramataka helps to connect kids to the world outside the classroom, their place in the world, and teaches te reo Māori days, months ans seasons along the way.
ACTIVITIES TO HONOUR LOVED ONES AT MATARIKI –
A list of special activities to honour and remember loved ones which can be lovely to include at the time of Matariki.
Want more Matariki inspo?
Here are more resources you should know about:
MATARIKI CELEBRATION IDEAS – Here are some Matariki celebration ideas to do to create meaning and tradition with tamariki and whanau.
MAORI DAYS OF THE WEEK RESOURCE – This FREE te reo Māori Seasons, Months & Days of the Week printable for teachers that explains further the Maori units of time.
MARAMATAKA RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS (+ discount) – Teach tamariki about te reo Maori calendar, the maramataka, with this Maramataka calendar for kids. Use the code: ‘ WINTER2024 ‘ to get it for $26!
MAORI DAYS / MONTHS / SEASONS FLASHCARD RESOURCE – This flashcard resource can be printed, cut and laminated for daily class use. Comes free with the maramataka calendar for kids.
NATURE HUNTS IN TE REO (+ ENGLISH) – Seasonal nature hunts for NZ primary kids, ECE, outside learning, forest school. Learn te reo kupu (words) as you hunt.
Make sure you check out these Matariki celebration ideas, download your FREE te reo Māori Seasons teacher resource.
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