Matariki and the stolen stars
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Description
Children's story
When Grandma notices two stars missing from the Matariki star cluster. It is up to her two mokopuna to find them.
Author - Miriama Kamo
Illustrator - Zak Waipara
Music Composer - Claire Cowan
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
This story can be further developed into a creative play to show case to parents.
Resources
Cellphone / Tablet
External speakers
OR
Leader can read the book themselves.
Instructions
https://youtu.be/sWWcM0BWwwc
This activity can be used to close the evening by either showing the story or listening to it.
Turn off the lights and have children either sit on the floor, if watching it or lay down on the floor, if listening to it.
If you have the technology, stars can be projected onto the ceiling.
Run it outdoors, if it is a beautiful night and you can see the stars.
Let the story begin.
Tags
- Māori, Matariki, story, children's, book, reading,
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