Explore learning through music and waiata.

Learning goal

  • Understand the role of music and waiata in children's learning.

Discuss music and waiata

Watch the Tātai kōrero – waiata video together.

Encourage a discussion about the video, using open questions. For example:

  • How did you feel when you were watching?
  • What do you think of what you saw?
  • Was there anything you saw that you connected with?
  • What did it remind you of?
  • What did you like?
  • What do we learn through music and waiata?
  • Is there something from the video that you’d like to try?
  • What opportunities do you have to enjoy music with your pēpi?