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Matariki — Sharing Time Together
Suggested ages: 6–9 with adult guidance; younger children may need a reader
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what you find
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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?
One original colouring illustration in A4 and US Letter versions. Choose the paper size you need. Open the preview to check each file before printing at actual size.
At home
Share a meal and talk about something you are looking forward to.
In the classroom
Read the context together, then colour individually and invite children to share their ideas. Share a meal and talk about something you are looking forward to.
Reflection prompts
- Share a meal and talk about something you are looking forward to.
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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Further information
Official or reference information for adults
What you’ll need
Pencil; colouring materials where needed
Make the most of it
Read the context together, then colour individually and invite children to share their ideas. Share a meal and talk about something you are looking forward to.
Printing tips
Check the file’s paper size and print one test page. Choose “fit” if edges are clipped.
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