
Make easy cheesy spaghetti Activity
Every day activities like making kai together are great learning opportunities.
Why do it?
- Home is the first learning place and the whānau are the first teachers a child has.
- A young child doesn’t always need special learning activities. Simple everyday household activities and routines can provide learning experiences in a familiar environment.
- Having someone who loves, cares for and nurtures them is exactly what they need. It gives them a sense of belonging.
- By learning what adults do, children learn these skills too.
- Involvement in family activities is the beginning of creativity and imaginative play.
- It provides opportunities for language, maths and social learning.
How to do it
You’ll need: 340g of spaghetti pasta, your favourite tasty extras... see below!
- Cook and drain your spaghetti. Follow the instructions on the packet.
- Add your favourite extras!
- Tasty tomato: Add a can of plain or flavoured tomatoes to your drained pasta. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add some fresh basil (optional).
- Veggie hide and seek: Pan fry and add 1-2 cups of finely chopped/grated veggies. We love onion, carrot and courgette.
- Vegemite treat: Stir a little butter, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 teaspoons of vegemite (or marmite) into your drained pasta.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve. Yum yum!
Using more te reo Māori
Te reo Māori | English |
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Kōhua | Pot |
Reka | Tasty |
Whakaawa | Drain |
Tohutohu tao kai | Cooking instructions |
Ruirui | To sprinkle |