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Matariki Reflection Sheet
Suggested ages: 7–11; younger children may need a reader
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Instructions & usage
Matariki is the Māori new year: a time for remembrance, celebrating the present and looking ahead. The date displayed is New Zealand’s Matariki public holiday; local observances and traditions can differ.
What is included?
Choose individual files from this free pack. A4 and US Letter versions are provided; puzzle answer sheets are separate. Open the preview to check each file before printing at actual size.
At home
Invite private drawing or writing about remembrance, gratitude and hopes. Children can choose what they want to share.
In the classroom
Introduce Matariki as the Māori New Year using official educational guidance. Practices vary; this reflection does not replace mātauranga Māori or teach a star diagram.
Reflection prompts
- Remembering: draw or write something or someone you want to remember.
- Celebrating the present: what are you grateful for today?
- Looking ahead: draw or write a hope for the coming year.
Use a pencil for puzzles and choose colouring materials for the illustration. Read the instructions together first. Younger children may need a reader; suggested ages are guidance, not a requirement. The drawing prompts have many valid responses and do not need an answer key.
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What you’ll need
Pencil; colouring materials where needed
Make the most of it
Introduce Matariki as the Māori New Year using official educational guidance. Practices vary; this reflection does not replace mātauranga Māori or teach a star diagram.
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