Read the book, "In the Beginning" centered around the Māori creation story.
Students retell the story using stick puppets and masks for role play.
Collage Ranginui and Papatuanuku, using shredded paper blues (Rangi) and greens and black (Papa)
Draw a large koru in the middle of the paper.
Help the students to draw lines to the edge of the paper.
Students create patterns in every second panel.
Koru is coloured a solid colour.
Draw a large koru in the middle of the paper.
Help the students to draw lines to the edge of the paper.
Students create patterns in every second panel.
Koru is coloured a solid colour.
Read 'The Tree Hut Treaty'
As a class, discuss the following questions and come up with rules for our classroom, together.
Why do we need rules in our classroom?
What would happen if we didn’t have any rules?
How can we make sure everyone feels safe and happy at school?
What does it mean to be kind to our friends?
How should we treat our teachers and classmates?
What can we do to help someone who is feeling sad?
What does listening look like? What does it sound like?
How can we take care of our classroom?
What should we do if we have a problem with a friend?
How can we work together as a team?