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11/12/2025

As we wrap up the year, we want to say ngā mihi nui, kaiako mā 🤝

When you care deeply about your tamariki, these endings can take a lot of emotional energy. It is normal to feel tired, reflective, proud, or a little tender as you say goodbye to the groups you have supported.

Thank you for every moment you showed up. The tricky situations you persevered through, the gentle resets, the patience, the laughter, and all the small things that helped your tamariki feel safe and understood. Your mahi has mattered.

Rest well, reflect kindly, and head into the break knowing you have made a real difference.

And of course, our resources will be here when you get back to the classroom 💛

- The Manahau Tīma

05/12/2025

Raumati is here, and it’s the perfect time for some calming, creative crafts. Simple colouring or making putiputi ornaments and whetū decorations can help tamariki unwind, reset, and reflect after a big year. These small moments of creativity support mindfulness, help ease stress, and give tamariki a gentle way to settle into the holidays 💛

Link for these tasks:
https://www.manahau.nz/activities/end-of-year-raumati-crafts

02/12/2025

There’s a lot going on at this time of year, and with that comes many different emotions at once.
Puku breathing is an easy way to help calm the brain and tinana when things feel big.

Here’s how to bring it into these last few weeks with your tamariki 💚

https://www.manahau.nz/kaiako-wellbeing

20/11/2025

As the year winds down, we’re focusing on simple, research-informed ways to bring a bit more hauora into these final weeks. Our advent-style wellbeing activity gives tamariki a small daily boost, our kaiako wellbeing ideas offer gentle ways to look after yourself, and our new Real Parents handout supports whānau with big emotions at home. We hope these little tools help you and your class finish the term feeling grounded, connected, and cared for 💛
Links:
Giving your hauora a little boost: https://www.manahau.nz/kaiako-wellbeing
Te Whare Tapa Whā activity: https://www.manahau.nz/activities/te-whare-tapa-wha
Free handout made in collaboration with Real Parents: https://www.manahau.nz/3-ways-to-help-tamariki-regulate-emotions

11/11/2025

Here's an activity we've made to make that end of year kōrero even easier 💛

Reflecting together helps tamariki recognise how they have grown as friends and teammates. Noticing moments of kindness, connection, and support builds confidence, belonging, and pride. As the year ends, it is a chance to pause, notice the challenges and the laughter, and celebrate how far they have come. Tamariki see that their effort and care for each other helped create a safe and supportive class community.

It also links to the curriculum:
Health and Physical Education
A1 Personal growth and development
A4 Personal identity

Available here: https://www.manahau.nz/activities/our-year-together

02/11/2025

Week 5 can feel like a bit of an effort. There are tired eyes, big emotions, and classrooms that need a little extra spark.

Sometimes the best reset is the simplest one: a bit of movement, a breath of fresh air, a laugh shared together. Whether it’s heading outside, dancing to a waiata, or guessing emotions in a silly game, it’s all about reconnecting with each other and te taiao.

You’re doing such important mahi, even when it feels like a lot. We see the care, the patience, the small moments that make the biggest difference.

Ngā mihi kaiako mā 💚

19/10/2025

Taking learning outside is a good reminder to slow down and notice what really matters. Breathing fresh air. Listening to the manu. Watching tamariki explore and find calm in te taiao.

We’re also thinking of the teachers striking on Thursday. It takes a lot to keep showing up for tamariki despite needing better pay and working conditions. We see you, we appreciate you, and we stand with you 💚

11/10/2025

(Giveaway is now closed - thank you to all of those who entered)
We’re hosting a giveaway! 🎉
Win a Patrick and George book that tells a beautiful story! We love how this book shows tamariki that sometimes the kindest thing you can do is simply listen 💛
To enter:
- Follow our page
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- Tag a teacher friend (more tags, more entries!)

Bonus: Share this post to your story or page and tag us for 3 extra entries!
(Giveaway closes 19 October)

07/10/2025

Kia ora! It’s the first week back, and we know it can take a bit to feel grounded again. We’ve teamed up with Real Parents to share this poster that you can use for yourself, with your tamariki, or with whānau.

These grounding ideas aren’t just meaningful for tamariki. They can make a big difference for kaiako too. When things get busy or the term feels full, taking a few calm moments can help you reset and bring your focus back.

You might like to keep this handout somewhere visible, like on your desk, in the staffroom, or near your classroom resources, as a reminder that calm starts with us. It’s not always easy to stay grounded when the day feels full on, but these simple tools can help you slow down and find your balance again.

When teachers take time to regulate and show calm, tamariki notice. It helps them feel safer and more settled, and teaches them positive ways to manage their own emotions. Whānau also benefit when these approaches are shared at home. They can use the same ideas to support calm moments and create consistent routines that help tamariki feel secure and connected.
Link: https://www.manahau.nz/activities/grounding-ourselves

13/09/2025

Kia ora kaiako! 👋

We've put together some simple, meaningful resources you can use in your classroom for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. This week, we’re celebrating te reo in fun, everyday ways while supporting tamariki wellbeing.

Here’s what you can try:

Kupu List Worksheets – collect and revisit new words all week

Upoko, Pakihiwi (Head, Shoulders) – a waiata to get moving and lift moods

My Pepeha template & mindful colouring – easy ways to bring whakapapa and te reo into class time

Check them out here:
https://www.manahau.nz/activities/embracing-te-reo-maori-with-te-whare-tapa-wha

Whare Tapa Whā activity – help tamariki plan for the holidays and look after their hauora:
https://www.manahau.nz/activities/whare-tapa-wha-through-the-holidays

Plus, grab some free posters for your classroom:
https://www.manahau.nz/te-reo-maori-posters

And… it’s the last week of term! Ngā mihi nui for everything you do - showing up every day for your tamariki makes a huge difference, and we see and appreciate you. 💛

09/09/2025

If you’re after some Te Wiki o te Reo Māori posters, we’ve put a few together for you. You can grab them as plain posters or with cut-out tabs, depending on what works best for you 💚
link: https://www.manahau.nz/te-reo-maori-posters

02/09/2025

Here are some ideas you can bring into your classroom this week for Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa | Conservation Week 💚 They’re quick and simple activities that still make a real impact to your tamariki. Check them out and share with your fellow kaiako for everyday inspiration around teaching conservation and protecting te taiao!
Link: https://www.manahau.nz/activities/conservation-week-fun

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