Make up a story Activity
Making up stories is a great way to keep tamariki engaged and entertained without relying on devices. It can also help them become more familiar with the language of their whānau.
Why do it?
- Use the mother tongue of your whānau.
- Reduce the reliance of devices for entertainment.
- Encourage creativity and imagination.
- Include your tamaiti in the creation of the story.
- Show them that stories can be made up anytime or anywhere.
How to do it
- The adult starts. E.g. “I would like to go to the zoo…”
- The child adds something: “…to see a zebra!”
- The adult repeats: “I would like to go to the zoo to see a zebra…”
- The child adds: “that is black and white!”
- Continue until someone forgets!
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Pohewatanga | Imagination |
| Kōrero Paki | Storytelling |
| Awhiawhi | Cuddle |
| Reo | Language |
| Katakata | To laugh |
