Make some decorated stones or eggs to add some colour to your day.

Why do it?

Drawing and painting is a good chance for tamariki to:

  • be creative and express themselves
  • try out a variety of drawing materials and techniques
  • grow their skills and confidence in drawing through practice — repetition of actions strengthens pathways in their brain
  • strengthen the fine muscles in their hands and fingers, which will help them when they start writing letters and numbers.
a decorated egg and a decorated egg on a chalice
a decorated egg and a decorated egg on a chalice

How to do it

You’ll need: Eggs (or flat stones with round edges), paints and things you can glue on (optional)

  1. Boil your eggs for six minutes and let them cool, or give your stones a good wash.
  2. Draw a picture onto your egg stone, or decorate it with paint and glitter.
  3. Give your creation to someone you care about or use an egg cup to display it.

Using more te reo Māori

Te reo Māori English
Pot
Egg
Paint
Picture
Water