{"product_id":"learning-hub-matariki","title":"Matariki: The Mother of the Stars","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Star of Reflection, Health, and Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\"Matariki whetū heri kai.\" (Matariki, the star that brings food.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e🌿 The Pillar of Legend: The Guiding Mother\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eMatariki is the central star of the cluster, often referred to as the mother of the other eight stars. In Māori tradition, she is the conductor of the celestial orchestra, ensuring her children—the other stars—are performing their duties to keep the world in balance. She is a symbol of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"287\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhanaungatanga\u003c\/b\u003e (connection) and reminds us that we are all part of a larger family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhen Matariki is bright and clear in the pre-dawn sky, it is a sign that the year ahead will be full of health and prosperity. If she appears hazy, it is a reminder to take extra care of our wellbeing and our elders in the coming months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e🔍 The Pillar of Connection: Look to the Horizon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIn the natural world, Matariki represents our own physical and mental health. Just as Matariki gathers her children together, this time of year is for us to gather our whānau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eIn the Classroom:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the perfect time to talk about \"Hinengaro\" (mental health) and \"Tinana\" (physical health).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eScience Link:\u003c\/b\u003e Discuss how the stars were used by early navigators and gardeners to predict the seasons. Matariki isn't just a story; it was a vital \"GPS\" and \"Calendar\" for your ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e💡 The Pillar of Challenge: The \"Ako\" Activity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe Whānau Circle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1. Sit in a circle with your classmates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Just like Matariki watches over her children, share one thing you are grateful for about the person sitting next to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"189\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe Goal:\u003c\/b\u003e To strengthen the \"threads\" that hold your classroom community together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ako Learning Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45218380218559,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/1505\/4915\/files\/LearningHubCharacterImage_9a9eef23-817d-4b5e-b376-e2266a13a5fd.png?v=1772505408","url":"https:\/\/akolearningresources.co.nz\/products\/learning-hub-matariki","provider":"Ako Learning Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}