Maori Koru Patterns Crochet, Carving, Patterns. Maori Koru Patterns

We have been learning about Matariki and the constellation. Matariki is a small cluster of stars and it is also known as Plieades. There are several hundred stars but only seven of them can be seen. Matariki is a traditional Maori New Year. Matariki is celebrated with education and sharing ideas. Matariki is a time for remembering people you've lost.

File Reference: 2007-06-Matariki-star-weaving-Hornby3 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries

To celebrate Matariki we made a korowai. All of our toddlers made a collage feather and the teachers made one too, then we put them all together to make our cloak. This korowai is representative of all the children in our room. It was the central part of our wall display on Matariki this year.

An original handcrafted art piece created by Katie and Michael Maahs, at Eleven Post Studio. This piece depicts a Hei Tiki sized at 21 x 30 cm. Using previously used postage as an art form, these delicate stencil based pieces are each uniquely crafted. The stamps generally commemorate special ev...

Delve deeper into the meaning of Matariki through inspiring activities and lesson plans.

Creative interpretation of a traditional Maori kite - Te Manu Tukutuku. Rose (aged 12).

Matariki (Pleiades, Maori New Year)

At Otonga, we learn a new Whakatauki (Māori proverb) each term, and explore ways that we can depict the meaning through our learning, and social interactions. This term, our focus is team work, and working together. Room 8 are very good at pronouncing our Whakatauki, and saying what it means. Ka Rawe!

Mihi and koru project. First develop mihi and publish on computer. Draw Koru, each steam indicates family larger ones parents smaller ones yourself and siblings. Fold and cut in thirds, pastels on top, warm and cold colours. Mid section shading with pencil. Bottom section collage with newspaper and newspaper the same colour as the inside of the koru in the top section. Am not responsible for this idea, borrowed from wonderful teachers at Tamatea Intermediate , thank you Mrs McPhee you rock!

A monthly calendar based on tikanga Maori. Months relate to Aotearoa, New Zealand. Southern Hemisphere

maori kites - Toi te Rito Maihi Manu Ngahere