Maths in Matariki

Matariki is coming! This special time of the year is not only about cultural celebrations but also offers an incredible opportunity to weave Maths into teaching and learning. From exploring symmetrical patterns in Māori art to analyzing data related to Matariki traditions, we can engage our students in a fun and meaningful learning experience. So, let's embrace the spirit of Matariki and embark on an exciting journey of integrated maths learning together!

Here is a LINK to some wonderful Matariki lessons on nzmaths. It covers levels 1- 4 of the NZC and provides a lot of ideas for cross-strand and integrated units. 

I highly recommend exploring these great resources as they contain excellent lessons and ideas for teaching and learning various maths knowledge and skills in a relevant practical context.

Happy teaching and learning during and about MATARIKI!

https://nzmaths.co.nz/search?keys=Matariki

Manaiakalani TOD

Today, we had great opportunities to connect with many Manaiakalani educators and engage in numerous discussions about effective practices for teaching literacy. With the support of my team, I led a CREATE workshop where our group explored toys from both the past and present. We had a blast learning about different types of toys and then had the opportunity to unleash our creativity by making our very own toys. We had a lot of fun learning, creating and playing this afternoon! 

Please feel free to visit my presentation below, which includes a multimodal site "Toys and Games Then and Now".