Connect to the wind Activity
You can still enjoy quality time with tamariki, even on a windy day. Fly a manu tukutuku (kite) or watch ribbons ripple in the wind. Playing like this can help practise and strengthen motor skills including balance, fitness, and coordination.
Why do it?
- Vigorous play helps young children to release energy and relieve frustration, especially when they’re outside.
- It’s an opportunity to practise and strengthen motor skills including balance, fitness and coordination.
- It’s something to enjoy outside in the fresh air.
- You can be close to nature and observe and talk about the natural world.
How to do it
You’ll need: A manu tukutuku (kite) if you have one, ribbons, crepe paper or strips of newspaper and a windy day.
- Grab your kite, or cut ribbons or strips of paper.
- Head outside to your garden or local park.
- Fly your kite or hold the ribbons and paper so they ripple and float on the wind.
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Manu tukutuku | Kite |
| Hau | Wind |
| Papa tākaro | Playground |
| Rīpene | Ribbons |
| Rere | Fly |
