Myths and legends anchor chart. We created this chart together after comparing various myths and legends and finding common trends. We will use this to create our own stories too!
Maui and the sun
We have been reading the book Maui and the sun. It's about how Maui and his brothers work as a team to slow down the sun so that everyone c...
The sun, 'Ra'
Design. Eight year olds 'Ra', Maori for sun. The children made impressions of the sun using Maori designs based on the tiki. The circle in the centre was practiced and drawn with markers. Then the rays of the sun were designed and added. The colour was limited to warm shades. The children were asked to consider symmetry and patterns when making their designs. The idea for this is from my arty friend Kimberly see; http://www.allsmilez.com/.
The sun, 'Ra'
Design. Eight year olds 'Ra', Maori for sun. The children made impressions of the sun using Maori designs based on the tiki. The circle in the centre was practiced and drawn with markers. Then the rays of the sun were designed and added. The colour was limited to warm shades. The children were asked to consider symmetry and patterns when making their designs. The idea for this is from my arty friend Kimberly see; http://www.allsmilez.com/.
Hearts and Stars
This year I decided to do my stars and hearts. But, after doing them for a couple of years, I was ready for a change. This is a very ...
A great way to teach Maori, start with Te Ra the sun. Each child gets a ray and their name and a number. Great for getting them use to Maori numbers
MATARIKI ART
Room 6 have made Matariki stars. We researched Maori designs and individually made the different sections.
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Maro's kindergarten: Handprint and thumprint sun! #summercrafts #weathercrafts #suncrafts
Myths and Legends Traditional Literature Comprehension - Print and Digital
Myths and Legends Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. Your upper elementary students will love these engaging passages about the Trojan Horse, Maui and the Sun, the Lochness Monster and more! This differentiated reading comprehension resource includes traditional literature passages with engaging higher order thinking tasks - perfect for your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade class! Great for close reading, test prep, guided reading activities for kids. {Grade 3, 4, 5, ELA, Language…
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