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Matariki Celebration Activity
⭐ Part 1: My Matariki Star
1. Draw your special Matariki star in the box below:
2. What is the name of your star?
Ko taku whetū ko ________________________
3. What does your star represent? (What is special about it?)
🎵 Part 2: Matariki Waiata
4. Circle how you felt singing the Matariki waiata:
Happy
Proud
Excited
Calm
5. What actions did you do during the waiata? Tick all that you remember:
Moved my hands like stars
Swayed side to side
Pointed to the sky
Clapped my hands
🙏 Part 3: Karakia and Respect
6. Why do we say karakia? Circle the best answer:
To show respect and give thanks
To make noise
To practice counting
7. How did you show respect during karakia?
8. Fill in the missing words about Matariki:
Matariki is a time for _____________ and coming together as a _____________. We remember our _____________ and look forward to the new _____________.
🌟 Part 4: Matariki Knowledge
9. Match the Matariki values with their meanings:
1. Manaakitanga
2. Whanaungatanga
3. Kotahitanga
A. Working together as one
B. Building relationships
C. Caring for others
10. What makes Matariki special for you and your whānau?
🎨 Part 5: Celebration Reflection
11. Draw a picture of our class Matariki celebration:
12. What was your favourite part of our Matariki celebration?
Sharing my star
Singing the waiata
Saying karakia together
Listening to others
13. How can you celebrate Matariki at home with your whānau?
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