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🌬️ Save this Tāwhirimātea tuff tray idea for later!

Using scarves, feathers, ribbons, cotton wool and loose parts, invite tamariki to explore the world of Tāwhirimātea through sensory play.

As they create storms, swirling winds, clouds and weather patterns, conversations naturally emerge about more atua!

Simple resources.
Rich storytelling.
Meaningful connections to te ao Maori.

Extend the learning with our Ngā Atua Cards.

What would your tamariki add to this invitation to play?

“Ko au te whenua, te whenua ko au.” 🌿

I am the land, and the land is me.

A beautiful reminder of our deep, inseparable connection to te taiao, that we are not separate from nature, but a part of it. When we nurture the land, we nurture ourselves.

With World Environment Day tomorrow, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we care for Papatūānuku and Tānemahuta, today, tomorrow and every day 🌏✨

Celebrate Samoan Language Week with simple, meaningful phrases you can use every day 🤍

From a warm “Talofa” to checking in with “O ā mai oe?”, these small words help build big connections. Language is more than communication — it’s identity, culture, and belonging.

Try weaving a few of these into your daily routines with tamariki, colleagues, or whānau this week (and beyond!) 🌺

✨ Save this for easy reference
✨ Practise together
✨ Celebrate the beauty of gagana Samoa

Kua tae mai a Hōtoke ❄️
Winter has arrived in Aotearoa — a time for rest, reflection, and quiet growth 🌱
Though the garden may seem still, beneath the surface it’s preparing for the burst of life spring will bring. Now’s the perfect time to nourish your soil and plant cool-loving crops!

Siapo making! ☀️ A Siapo is one of the oldest forms of cultural art in Samoa. Also known as a tapa cloth. Make your own Siapo using this activity download. A great activity to try during Samoan Language Week!

Check out our downloadable Samoan language and culture resource to get this and other activities!

Don’t forget to tag us in your activities we love seeing what kaiako are creating!

⭐️ Kupu o te Wiki ⭐️​​​​​​​​
Our weekly rerenga kōrero/kupu Māori, a useful word or phrase to help you bring the Māori language into your everyday moments.​​​​​​​​
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Give it a go and come back next week for more.​​​​​​​​
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** As seen in our Teaching Journals **