DescriptionTe Kāhui o Matariki includes:Repetitive sentence structure: “Titiro ki runga. Titiro ki runga. Whakarongo ki te taiao.” (Look up. Look up. Listen to the environment.)Names of the nine stars of Matariki and their relationship to the environmentSingalong CD which turns the book into a catchy songEnglish translationList of activity ideas to make this much more than a fun book to do on the mat!Guitar chordsCurriculum links:Tikanga: The Matariki stars have environmental signivicance for Māori.Learning Intention: Enjoy hearing and retelling stories.Te Whāriki: Links to Strand 5, goal 4: children experience the stories and symbols of their won and other cultures.Te Aho Arataki Marau: Links to 3.1: communicate about customs.Kiwi author Sharon HoltSharon Holt is a children’s author and creator of books and resources in te reo Māori. Find out more about Sharon and the Te Reo Singalong series on Sharon’s author page.
