DescriptionPuanga me Matariki includes:Repetitive sentence structure: “E ai ki…” (According to…)Information about why some iwi look to Puanga as a sign of the new year.Star map for Matariki, Puanga and the stars around them in the night sky.Singalong CD or audio download which turns the book into a catchy song.English translation.List of activity ideas to make this much more than a fun book to do on the mat!Guitar chords.Music also available for download on SOUNDCLOUD.Curriculum links:Tikanga: Morning routines are good for health and well-being.Learning Intention: Understanding how things work here and adapting to change.Te Whāriki: Links to Strand 2, goal 3: children feel comfortable with routines, customs and regular events.Te Aho Arataki Marau: Links to 3.1: communicate about routines.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.
