Connect to the spirit of people we love Activity
A simple activity to connect tamariki with their whakapapa. It helps promote a sense of connectedness and belonging, and is a fun way to spend time together.
Why do it?
- Promotes a sense of whānau connectedness and belonging.
- Toddlers and whānau enjoy sharing time together.
- This activity helps baby expand their vocabulary. Baby will have noticed whānau pointing to and naming things and people — both in books and in the real world. Before too long, baby will begin to point too, wanting whānau to give names to things.
- Being able to listen is a very important skill that supports learning and strengthens relationships.
How to do it
You’ll need: A photo of an ancestor or someone in your whānau.
- Choose a photo of someone from your whānau you love.
- Cuddle up on the couch or in a blanket.
- Share stories about this person.
- Blow a kiss up to Pōhutukawa for this special person.
Extra: Make a special frame for your photo using cardboard and decorations.
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Awhiawhi | Cuddle |
| Kihi | Kiss |
| Paraikete | Blanket |
| Hōpa | Couch |
| Whakaahua | Photograph |
