The tamariki are showing contribution/mana tangata as they are recognising and appreciating their own ability to learn/ te rangatiratanga. They are also encouraged to learn with and alongside others.
Learning about our history and heritage allows children to explore their identity and develop a sense of belonging.
This afternoon we read a book on the Treaty of Waitangi, and discussed what the treaty means. We talked about the Marae and if they had ever been to a Marae. Most of the tamariki had seen a Marae at the Auckland Museum. We then all decided to make our own Marae using popsicle sticks, and some woven rope patterns. All the tamariki made their own interpretations of a Marae, some copied the example, others decided to implement their own unique patterns and shapes for their Whare. They even implemented the carvings onto the popsicle sticks with the Teke at the top of the Marae.
This afternoon for our afternoon program we were breaking down different areas of the treaty of Waitangi. Today we learnt about Protection how to keep our water/wai ways clean, so we did some print painting using the sea animals. For our Participation we practiced weaving using coloured paper, some of our tamariki cut their own lines and coloured paper to weave their mats.