Sing with me using Tākai resources
Tākai resources you can use with whānau to explore reading with their child.
Singing is a wonderful opportunity to share time, attention and whānau culture with a child, and to give them a rich, multi-sensory experience that they’ll enjoy.
In the Whakatipu booklet Te Pihinga 3 on page 23, ‘Talking and listening’ reminds us of the value in ‘sharing waiata, stories and pukapuka every day’.
Some other places in Te Pihinga 3 to explore with whānau are:
- Pages 9 and 21 – Waiata kōhungahunga
- Page 16 – ‘I love my waiata, especially ones with actions.’
- Page 19 – Ngā mahi a rehia (games)
- Page 20 – Kapa haka
- Pages 24 and 25 – Haka time
The Thinking about Parenting booklet, page 9, reminds us how structure and routines can provide a sense of security for children: "I think because we’d sung Moe Moe Pēpi to Ella every time we put her to bed, it became a little sign to her that meant sleep time now…"
Ask whānau:
- How does your child respond to singing?
- What works best for getting them to join in?
- Where do you the songs you enjoy come from?
- Do you have any ideas where you might learn some new songs?
- How about action songs?
- What else would you like to talk about?
- What more would you like to find out about?
Helpful resources for whānau
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Ministry of Education: Music and waiata play ideas
Children are born into a world of sound and movement. Music helps their intellectual, imaginative, emotional, social and cultural growth.
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Tātai Kōrero – waiata<
Tātai Kōrero – waiataMāori whānau talk about the benefits waiata can bring to the lives of mokopuna by promoting all areas of their development and wellbeing.
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Tātai Kōrero – waiata (te reo Māori)<
Tātai Kōrero – waiata (te reo Māori)Māori whānau talk about the benefits waiata can bring to the lives of mokopuna by promoting all areas of their development and wellbeing.
