Write a poem for baby Activity
Why do it?
- It’s an opportunity to create something personal for baby in just a few minutes.
- It’s an opportunity for parents to explore their feelings with a friend.
- Thinking about baby as a person early helps to build a positive relationship.
How to do it
Sit with a friend (or write the poem by yourself).
- Step 1: Think of 1 word that relates to your chosen topic.
- Step 2: Your friend adds 2 words that follow the first word.
- Step 3: Think of 3 more words that relate to the topic.
- Step 4: Your friend adds 2 more words.
- Step 5: Finish the poem with 1 word.
- An example:
Excited
About possibilities
When you arrive
Lovely little
One
Using more reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Toikupu | Poetry |
| Tuhi | To write |
| Kupu | Word |
| Kotahi te kupu | One word |
| E rua ngā kupu | Two words |
| E toru ngā kupu | Three words |
| E rima ngā rarangi | Five lines |
| Hoa | Friend |
| Aroha | Love, affection, compassion, empathy |
| Rongorongo | Hear, smell, feel |
| Mina | to desire, wish for |
| Whakangākau | To show affection for |
| Manaaki | Support, take care of, protect |
