Play tidy kiwi
Turn cleaning into a game to make it fun and encourage children to be a tidy kiwi. It also provides them with a great opportunity to learn how to follow instructions and learn new language, maths, and social skills.
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 them caring and nurturing them is exactly what they need, as it gives them a sense of belonging.
- By learning what adults do, children learn these skills too.
- It provides opportunities for language, maths and social learning.
How to do it
You’ll need: A mess to tidy, a little goofiness and some friendly competition.
Race the song: Put on a song and see if you can tidy up everything before the song ends!
Play mission impossible: Put on some theme music and take turns choosing a mission. E.g. Our challenge is to put away anything that’s blue. Or all our shoes.
Kids vs parents: Race each other – kids tidying one room, adults another! Eek – don’t let the kids win!
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Whakapaipai | To tidy |
| Rēhi | Race |
| Puoro | Music |
| Wero | Challenge |
| Rūma noho | Living room |
