🎯 Part 1: Poi Knowledge and Safety

1. What is the correct way to hold poi?

Grip tightly with whole fist

Hold loosely between thumb and fingers

Wrap cord around wrist multiple times

Hold at the very end of the cord

2. Which safety rules are important when practising poi? (Tick all that apply)

Keep adequate space between yourself and others

Start with slow, controlled movements

Swing poi as fast as possible immediately

Be aware of your surroundings

3. Complete this sentence: Poi is a traditional _______ taonga (treasure) used for developing _______ and _______.

Poi is a traditional _____________ taonga (treasure) used for developing _____________ and _____________.

4. What does "kotahitanga" mean when practising poi with others?

Moving quickly

Working as one/unity

Individual practice

Being competitive

🎵 Part 2: Movement Practice and Reflection

5. Describe the three fundamental poi movements you practised today:

Swinging: ________________________________________________

Twirling: ________________________________________________

Rhythm coordination: ____________________________________

6. Count out a four-beat rhythm in te reo Māori for poi practice:

_______, _______, _______, _______

7. He pēhea tō āhua ki te mahi poi? (How did you find doing poi?) Describe your experience:

8. What was challenging about synchronising poi movements with a partner?

⭐ Part 3: Self-Assessment and Goals

9. Tick the movements you can perform confidently:

Basic forward and backward swings

Controlled twirling around hand

Maintaining steady rhythm

Synchronising with a partner

10. What would you like to improve in your next poi practice session?

11. Draw or describe one poi pattern you would like to learn:

Poi Movement Practice Worksheet

Poi Movement Practice Worksheet

🎯 Part 1: Poi Knowledge and Safety

🎵 Part 2: Movement Practice and Reflection

⭐ Part 3: Self-Assessment and Goals

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