Matariki Story Table Kit

Unleash the magic of Matariki in your classroom with our Matariki Story Table Kit! Designed to provide a rich literacy experience, this kit is perfect for fostering creativity, storytelling, and writing skills among young learners.

What’s Inside the Kit?

A beautifully crafted fabric cover
A variety of engaging props related to Matariki
Writing tools, including notebooks, colored paper, and whiteboards
A curated selection of Matariki-themed books and stories
How to Use Your Matariki Story Table Kit:

Set Up: Choose a quiet area in your classroom and cover part of the table with the provided fabric. Arrange the props in an inviting manner and display the books and stories.
Engage: Introduce the story table to your students, explaining that everything on the table should stay there. Encourage them to use the props to sequence, recount, and retell stories.
Observe: Watch the children as they play, taking note of the language they use and any writing that can be later addressed during instructional time.
Feedback: Provide feedback only after the play session, allowing the children’s imaginative and creative play to flourish without interruption.
Benefits of the Matariki Story Table Kit:

Encourages Storytelling: Helps children retell stories using their own language and create new ones using the props.
Enhances Writing Skills: Provides numerous opportunities for practicing writing in a fun and engaging way.
Promotes Independent Reading: Encourages children to return to the shared books to reread the stories independently or with peers.
Sustains Interest: The story table remains a classroom feature as long as the children are interested. Refresh the table by replacing the loose parts with new ones to keep the experience exciting.
Suggested Matariki Book Titles:

The Kai Stars of Matariki Tupuanuku and Tupuarangi by Miriama Kamo & Zac Waipara
The Seven Kites of Matariki by Calico McClintock and Dominique Ford
Twinkle Twinkle Matariki by Rebecca Larsen
Little Kiwis Matariki by Nikki Slade Robinson
The Stolen Stars of Matariki by Miriama Kamo
Matariki Breakfast by Andre Ngapo
Celebrating Matariki: A Story from New Zealand by Jill MacGregor
Matariki by Gavin Bishop
Disclaimer: The resources in the kits may differ from the photos as each kit is hand-collated with small loose parts, writing tools, and Matariki-related resources.

Bring the stories and traditions of Matariki to life in your classroom with the Matariki Story Table Kit, where learning meets creativity and culture.