Have a go at wī
Wī, a Māori game similar to tag, is a fun way to help tamariki move their bodies. It helps develop motor skills and creates opportunities for bonding with whānau and friends.
Why do it?
- Wī helps tamariki burn off energy.
- It provides an opportunity to exercise and develop motor skills.
- It's a great way to spend fun, quality time with friends and whānau.
How to do it
- One person plays as the kaiaru .
- Another person plays as the kiore .
- The kaiaru chases the kiore and attempts to papaki (tag) them.
- The other players stand in circles or lines, creating obstacles for the kiore.
- The kaiaru weaves through the other players and must follow the same path as the kiore.
Using more te reo Māori
| Māori | English |
|---|---|
| wī | a game of tag |
| kaiaru | chaser |
| kiore | rat |
| papaki | tag |
| Ko au te kaiaru! | I'm the chaser! |
| Ko koe te kiore! | You're the runner! |
| Kua pākia koe! | You've been tagged. |
| Tō tere hoki! | You're so fast. |
