It’s time to play a game outside Activity
Listen and copy patterns heard outside for a fun and relaxing way to spend time together.
Why do it?
- Being able to listen is a very important skill that supports learning and strengthens relationships.
- Listening games are a fun way to develop listening skills.
Noticing and creating different kinds of patterns is important so that tamariki can:
- strengthen their observation skills
- learn that the world is full of patterns, which helps them to understand more about their world
- increase their awareness of the variety of patterns there are — some which are seen (visual patterns), and some which are heard (auditory patterns)
How to do it
Anei he kemu hei takaro ki waho:
Here’s an outside game to play:
- Haere ki waho, ka noho wehewehe, ki tētahi wāhi e pai ana.
Head outside and sit separately, somewhere comfy. - Katia ō karu, ka whakarongo i ngā oro e takahuri ana i a koe.
Close your eyes and listen carefully to everything around you. - Me tāpiri, me kape rānei i aua oro, kāre e rangona e te tangata!
Try to add or copy a noise to the outdoor sounds that nobody notices! - Ki te mau koe, whakamātauhia he oro anō.
If you get caught, try again with another noise.
He mahi anō: Me mahi ā-rōpū ki te waihanga anō i ngā āhua o waho, i a koe i roto i te whare. Hei tauira, mahi tahi ki te waihanga i ngā oro o te moana, o te ngahere rānei.
Extra: Work as a team to recreate the outdoors, even when you’re inside. E.g. work together to create the sound of the beach or bush.
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Whakarongo | Listen |
| Karu | Eye |
| Taringa | Ear |
| Manu | Bird |
| Tārua | To copy |
