
Make a hut Activity
Climb in with your child and enjoy the fun.
Why do it?
- This activity gives baby a chance to practise their motor skills, such as crawling, standing and cruising.
- It helps them learn about hiding and being found.
- They’re also practising their communication and having fun with whānau.
- A chance for baby to explore
How to do it
You’ll need:
- a large cardboard box big enough for baby to crawl into, OR a table/chairs
- a big sheet or blanket
Make your hut:
- Hang the blanket or sheet over the structure and secure with string or pegs to make the hut.
Extras:
- Show baby the ‘hut’ and crawl in yourself to encourage them to come in too.
- Try a game of peekaboo in the hut.
- Read a story to baby in their hut.
Using more te reo Māori
Te reo Māori | English |
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Whare | House |
Whare pūrokuroku | Temporary shelter, hui |
Hanga | To build |
Tepū | Table |
Paraikete | Blanket |
Hīti | Sheet |
Pouaka nui | Large box |
Piringa | Shelter, hiding place |
Uhi | Covering |
Ngōkingōki | To crawl |
Huna | Hide |
Kei roto | In |
Kei waho | Out |
Me hangaia he whare mā tāua | Let's build us a house |
He aha kei roto i te pūrokuroku nei? | What's inside this little hut? |
Tirohia tēnei whare ātaahua! | Look at this beautiful house! |
Haramai ki roto | Come inside |
Me pānui pukapuka tāua? | Shall we read? |
Kei te hiamoe koe? | Are you tired? |