Free primary resource: Constellations and their stories
Explore Matariki through stars, stories, and creative classroom learning
Celebrate Matariki in your primary classroom with this free downloadable PDF resource, an excerpt from Discovering Aotearoa New Zealand – Years 1–3: Book 2.
This resource invites students to understand the significance of constellations in the sky, including Matariki, and make connections between constellations, storytelling, and art. The activity encourages rich discussion, creative thinking, and observation of the night sky whilst supporting cross-curricular learning through science, social studies and the arts. Ideal for use during Matariki season, this PDF is ready to download, print or project for an engaging and meaningful classroom experience.
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