Matariki Star Collage & Decoration Activity Pack

Matariki Star Collage & Decoration Activity Pack

Includes:

• 1 instruction page
• 9 beautiful printable A4 posters, one for each star
• 9 printable star templates
• Suitable for crayons, paint, collage and loose parts
• Perfect for Matariki celebrations and learning experiences
• Designed for early childhood settings

Children can decorate, paint, collage and personalise their own Matariki stars using a range of art materials and natural resources. The completed stars can be displayed together to create a beautiful Matariki wall display.This activity supports creativity, communication, belonging and exploration while helping tamariki connect with the meaning of Matariki.

Includes 9 ECE Insights Matariki Posters + 1 instruction page and 9 printable star templates

Matariki – Reflection, celebration and new beginnings
Waitī – Freshwater rivers, streams and lakes
Waitā – The ocean and sea life
Tupuānuku – Food grown in the soil
Tupuārangi – Food from the trees and sky
Waipuna-ā-rangi – Rain and water from the sky
Ururangi – Wind and weather
Pōhutukawa – Remembering loved ones
Hiwa-i-te-rangi – Hopes, dreams and aspirations

Features

 High-quality A4 printable PDF files
 Beautiful child-friendly illustrations
 Consistent visual design across all nine posters
 Māori and English learning opportunities
 Suitable for infants, toddlers and preschool children
 Ideal for Matariki displays and learning environments
 Supports exploration of the natural world and Te Whāriki outcomes

Perfect For

• Early childhood education centres
• Kindergartens
• Playcentres
• Home-based services
• New entrant classrooms
• Matariki celebrations and events

This activity supports creativity, communication, belonging and exploration while helping tamariki connect with the meaning of Matariki.

Instant digital download. Simply print, decorate and display in your learning environment.