Matariki fun!!!

Every afternoon we get together in our houses and try fun activities for Matariki.

There are 8 different activities - flax weaving, rakau sticks, waiata, myths and legends with Mr T, games, kite making, art and biscuit making.

 

Space Centre visit

Space Dave shared his Matariki and space knowledge with us today. Here we are in our astronaut clothes and exploring the Space Centre in Kihikihi. Traditionally Matariki is a time when you can see the stars and prepare for winter by harvesting and storing food.

We are learning about celebrating Matariki.

Next week Kio Kio is celebrating Matariki - we have special activities every afternoon and on Friday we are welcoming our new Principal Mr Jones with a powhiri and shared kai (cooking food in a hangi). 





         


Today we learnt about harakeke flax and how in the olden days Māori people made kete/baskets to keep the food in when it goes into the ground to cook. 

We were role playing making fires for the hangi pit - we used scrunched up newspaper, twigs and blocks. Mrs Case had 2 woven baskets/kete to pretend to put food in. 

We also learned that a hangi is different from a hongi - a hongi is when you gently press noses to say hello and a hangi is when you cook food in the ground.

What are questions?

During inquiry time we have been learning about the difference between statements and questions. We already know some facts about dinosaurs - they are called statements. If we wonder something...we ask a question. Questions start with special W words and end with a squiggly question mark? (an exclamation mark is straight and means you talk LOUDER!!).