The Weaving of Us
Te Raranga i a Tātou Discovering Our Communities and Connections Year 4 Social Science & Visual Arts
Our Whakataukī
Unuhia te rito o te harakeke, kei hea te kōmako e kō? If you remove the heart of the flax bush, where will the bellbird sing?
What is Community?
Groups of people who share something special Places where we belong and feel safe People who care about us and help us grow Communities shape who we are and how we see the world
Community Circles Brainstorm
Think about all the groups you belong to Draw circles for each community Write the name of each group in a circle Connect circles that overlap or relate to each other
Types of Communities
Whānau/Family - our first and closest community School - where we learn and make friends Sports/Hobbies - groups that share our interests Cultural/Religious - groups that share our beliefs and traditions Neighbourhood - people who live near us Aotearoa/New Zealand - our country community
Think and Share
Which community is most important to you and why? How do your different communities help you? What would happen if one of your communities disappeared?
The Hexagon Connection
Hexagons fit perfectly together like puzzle pieces Each hexagon represents one person in our community When we connect them, we create something stronger Just like how we fit together in our communities
Creating Your Identity Hexagon
Draw yourself as a symbol in the center Add your six communities around the edges Use Māori motifs like koru and mangōpare Decorate with colors that represent you
The Great Connection
Reflection: Our Woven Community
We all belong to multiple communities Our communities shape who we are We have responsibilities to our communities Together we create something beautiful and strong Like the flax bush, we need our community heart to flourish