Activity Ideas
Exploration ideas & activities
The following activity ideas have been uploaded to support parents, whānau, and communities to explore themes and topics related to Tuia Mātauranga.
Kuaka the Explorer
Activity idea to help children to explore their heritage & environment
The story of who we are comes from the people and places that are important in our life. This activity encourages children and young people to visit the places that are important to them and their family– it’s about exploring and capturing their place in this world.
Māra kai - gardening for food
Activity idea to help children discover how to grow their own food
The long standing tradition of growing your own food can have a positive impact on the health of people, as well as the environment. This activity encourages children, young people and their whānau to think about why we might want to grow our own food, and how we can all do this.
Make your own museum - hold your own history event
Activity idea to help children learn about their local history
Local history is particularly important because it can create a sense of community - and a sense of respect for those that have gone before them, and an understanding of how the community has developed over time.
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My story, your story, our stories
Activity idea to help communities share their migration stories
This activity encourages children, their whānau, and the wider community to come together to share their own personal stories, or those in their communities and rohe