Manahau

It’s over halfway through the week 🤍

If this week has felt challenging, come back to what anchors you. The small things that shift your day, like a good coffee, fresh air, a short walk, or something yum to eat.

Make a few intentional moments just for you. Even when things feel a bit chaotic, you can still find ways to ground yourself 💛

We’re giving away A Wish for the Lost Dogs 🐶✨
We have two copies to gift - one in English and one in Tagalog (Hiling para sa mga Asong Walang Tahanan), so more whānau can enjoy this special story.

Rules (must follow both)
1. Follow us
2. Tag a friend in the comments (more tags = more entries!)
Giveaway ends 7 May 5pm

Created by Alexander Sunday and Sami Cezar, the book also comes with an original song, “Sweetie Doggie,” making it a really unique and engaging experience for tamariki.
With over 59,000 Tagalog speakers in Aotearoa, stories like this matter. Seeing language and culture reflected back helps build identity, belonging, and wellbeing in ways that truly count.
A gentle, heartfelt story about kindness, curiosity, and caring for others 🧡
Enter now to win!

With Anzac Day coming up at the end of this week, it can be hard to find space to kōrero about its significance alongside the busyness of a new term. It does, though, offer an important chance to reflect on our Aotearoa history and the people who have served and protected us.

One way to approach it is through connection and movement. The story of the 28th Māori Battalion and the sharing of Kī-o-rahi offers a meaningful, engaging way for tamariki to connect with history.

Head to the link to learn more 🤍
https://www.manahau.nz/activities/anzac-day-and-ki-o-rahi

As the term wraps up, the tīma at Manahau wants to say a massive ngā mihi nui for everything you’ve given this term. From showing up each day to supporting your ākonga through challenges, emotions and growth, your care and commitment does not go unnoticed. Wishing you a well deserved rest and reset over the break 💛

If you’re looking ahead to Term 2, we’ve got you covered. We’ll be back with activity ideas, wellbeing reminders and simple ways to support you and your ākonga!

If you find our posts on Facebook helpful, you'll love our free newsletter that delivers simple, meaningful ideas straight to your inbox every Sunday, so you can head into the week feeling prepared, grounded, and ready to go💚

Link: https://www.manahau.nz/

These end of term reflection prompts can help you start up a conversation about the term that is not just academic, but instead focused on their overall growth.

They create space for tamariki to recognise their wins, work through challenges and notice how they’ve grown as people, not just as learners 💚

As the term moves along, it’s easy to get caught up in giving all of your energy to others. But small, intentional moments throughout your day can make a real difference to how you feel.

Whether it’s sharing a laugh with your tamariki, stepping outside for a quick reset in te taiao, or taking a moment to breathe and ground yourself, these practices can help you come back to yourself.

You deserve to feel well, energised, and supported too.

To read more about our tips for kaiako wellbeing, follow this link:
https://www.manahau.nz/kaiako-wellbeing

Link: https://www.manahau.nz/activities/the-whenua-we-share

Try this simple activity with your class by inviting tamariki to notice and share the places that are meaningful to them. It might be the field they love to play on, a tree they always climb, or a quiet space they enjoy spending time in.

Ask tamariki to draw or photograph three special places and share why they matter to them. It is an easy way to build whanaungatanga in your classroom, helping tamariki learn more about each other while giving you a chance to connect more deeply with your class.

Let us know if you add this activity into your day 💚

Ngahuru (Autumn) mindful colouring activity 🍂🍁
https://www.manahau.nz/activities/ngahuru-mindful-colouring

There's something about getting out the crayons or pencils and just letting your mind relax as you fill in those little spaces. It's like a form of meditation, helping tamariki (or anyone) to de-stress and unwind from the day.

Colouring can also be a great mood booster! It can help us focus our mind on something positive and relaxing, giving us a break from any worries or negative thoughts.

Let us know if you try this one out 🧡