A song about greetings, expressing feelings, and asking others about their feelings. The newest book in the popular award winning te reo singalong series follows a family through their matariki celebrations over the course of a day. Matariki is a picture book with cd about the maori new year. Sharon holt has written books in english and maori for children of all ages. Matariki resource list with a focus on te katao o matariki the water stars of matariki explore our page on matariki. Te reo maori for matariki thursday session 7th june. The film is told through five interweaving stories all set in the days leading to the rising of matariki. Te wairua o waitangi by sharon holt maori book for children. There are also lots of books and websites available that tell the matariki story. Books by sharon holt author of did my mother do that. On each verse, the children are encouraged to put away different items in the room, based on opposites big and small, soft and hard, long and short etc. Broadcaster miriama kamo launches first childrens book.
Matariki maori new year 2017 find out about this years matariki events. The newest book in the popular award winning te reo singalong. The film incorporates a variety of languages including, english, maori, tokelauan, samoan, and cantonese. Sharons trade books include a joke book that was a finalist. Its a perfect fit for your matariki focus in early childhood and. Te reo singalong the fun and easy way to learn and teach. With matariki approaching, its nearly time to start thinking about our food plantings for the coming year. The matariki tradition has been reestablished, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in maori astronomy. A literary matariki by moata june 10, 2016 matariki, aotearoa new zealand new year has arrived with the return of the star grouping of the same name, what is widely known as the pleiades, a star cluster within the constellation of taurus. See more ideas about maori, maori art and maori designs. A family wakes early to watch the pleiades rise in the north east, and then during the day, whanau arrive with food to share. Te reo singalong series is written and performed by sharon and alan holt and is very popular amongs new zealand schools. There are many reasons why teachers and children adore this book, which follows an extended whanau through a day of matariki celebrations.
Matariki is a 2010 new zealand drama film set in otara, south auckland. Sharons trade books include a joke book that was a finalist in the nz post childrens book awards in 2007. Still, there remain some unanswered questions about how matariki was. Our matariki book is the sixth book in the popular award winning te reo singalong series. Sharon has lots of great tips and tricks to bring her books alive, which will support matariki celebrations in your centre. Author of the te reo singalong books, sharon holt, has been working on the project with kdecs signers and interpreters for the past 12 months. But kamos story is based around the theory, supported by maori astronomy expert dr rangi. Singalong books are written in maori but have an english translation at the back of the book. At last, a new matariki picture book for teachers, parents and children to enjoy during maori new year celebrations. Our tamariki love the songs and stories and often ask for them by name. Sharon holts most popular book is did my mother do that. It features an ensemble cast and is the feature debut for actors susana tang and jason wu.
This maori language award winning book is the latest in the te reo singalong series by sharon holt. Te reo maori for matariki with sharon holt wednesday. Tr4238 te reo singalong book te reo maori resources. Holt is one of a number of childrens authors taking part in family day at the auckland writers festival, where shell be giving a bilingual read and singalong session of her popular matariki book. This matariki book works for children of all ages, even toddlers and the magical tune, gorgeous illustrations and repetitive sentence structures make learning te reo easy and fun for children and adults. Jun 27, 2018 with matariki approaching, its nearly time to start thinking about our food plantings for the coming year. Each te reo singalong book includes a song cd, english translation, guitar chords and extension ideas. Each singalong book has a cd, guitar chords and extension activities. A book that will cause a lasting impression and a story that will no doubt be retold each year in june. Matariki by sharon holt national library of new zealand.
Te reo singalong books have been an amazing support within our centre. It will help you and your children to learn te reo maori the easy way. Te iwa o matariki the nine stars of matariki christchurch. Learn te reo maori for pronunciation, learn some simple phrases and games to increase use of te reo maori, and learn how to share sharons great matariki book with the children in your service. Matariki te reo singalong book by sharon holt papakura education services seven fishes the seven retelling teaching education school poster maori schools the seven fish of matariki story powerpoint. They have helped to break the barrier of not feeling confident to korero maori. She says its been an exciting project to be involved in, weve had many requests to put our books in nzsl over the years, so its wonderful to finally achieve that for four of our titles, and. Matariki is commonly known as the maaori new year and is marked by the rising of the cluster of stars named pleiades or matariki according to maori. Written in te reo maori with the english translation included at the back of the book. Learning te reo maori is made easy when combining a song book and cd. Share the newest book in the popular award winning te reo singalong series follows a family through their matariki celebrations over the course of a day. Matariki by sharon holt maori singalong book for children.
Te reo singalong matariki kohia centre, university of. By holt, sharon illustrated by hinde, deborah at last, a new matariki picture book for teachers, parents and children to enjoy during maori new year celebrations. Apr 11, 2014 our matariki book is the sixth book in the popular award winning te reo singalong series. Te wairua o waitangi written by sharon holt te wairua o waitangi the spirit of waitangi encourages us all to think about the essence of our commitment to the treaty of waitangi the need to work together to preserve and respect our natural environment as well as the culture and language. May 31, 2017 in midwinter, matariki rises in the predawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. Publication of her skipper stories in the ready to read series gave her the encouragement to write fulltime and, in 2007, she was a finalist in the nz post book awards for children and young adults. Its a perfect fit for your matariki focus in early childhood and primary school. Learn the names of the matariki stars and create stars out of felt, tinfoil and other textiles. Sharon holt has 19 books on goodreads with 352 ratings. Cd, glossary, english translation, guitar chords, follow up ideas. Seven fishes the seven retelling teaching education school poster maori schools. Reread the book matariki by sharon holt, in maori, look for the key words around matariki. This book also includes information about matariki.
Broadcaster miriama kamo is excited to launch her first childrens book, the stolen stars of matariki. Sharons exploits have included navigating in car rallies, learning to fly planes before she could drive a car, and travelling in a jeep to a remote bolivian village while suffering from food poisoning. This year the rise of matariki is from 17 to 20 june while the period of matariki is from 17 to 24 june. Another delightful book in the maori language award winning series by sharon holt. It won the teachers choice award for the best resource in te reo maori at the clnz educational publishing awards in november 2015.
Its a book that children can understand, appreciate and even interact with maori culture. Sharons exploits have included navigating in car rallies, learning to fly planes before she could drive a car, and travelling in a jeep to a remote. Nz sign language matariki book digitised te ao maori news. Make a matariki star 1pm2pm celebrate matariki with your family and make a star at our matariki craft tables. This te reo singalong series follows a family through their matariki celebrations. Tree planting, new trees to symbolise matariki the start of a new year. I am very passionate about revitalising the language and these books create ways to use reo in the everyday activities and conversations we do as teachers and as families in new zealand. Theres eight in the selfpublished series so far and another is due out. Learn more about matariki on the matariki ki waikato website. This singalong book is the perfect clean up song for home, school and early childhood centre. May 26, 2018 learn te reo maori for pronunciation, learn some simple phrases and games to increase use of te reo maori, and learn how to share sharons great matariki book with the children in your service. Te reo maori for matariki with sharon holt wednesday session 6th june.
These books have helped us to unpack many subjects, especially around christmas, matariki, animals and insects. Te reo singalong book matariki nzsl, te reo maori, english te reo singalong. Matariki te reo singalong book by sharon holt papakura education services. The storysong is about matariki, the maori new year, which is celebrated in new zealand in mayjune. No prior knowledge of te reo maori is required by the children or adults using the book.
Te wairua o waitangi by sharon holt maori book for. Picture song book with cd featuring the illustrated text of a childrens song. May 05, 2018 for more te reo singalong books, go to nz for short videos about learning te reo pronunciation, words, phrases, sentences and games, pl. The seven stars of matariki is indicative of a delightful read of beauty, deception, loyalty and love with a contemporary twist. In midwinter, matariki rises in the predawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. Its where childrens picture book author sharon holt brings to life her successful collection of te reo singalong books. Te reo singalong books learn te reo maori the easy way with these innovative picture song books. Sharon holt worked as a teacher and a journalist before. Three stars of the matariki cluster, tupuanuku, tupuarangi, and ururangi, are important to planning for the coming years food crops and traditionally the way they appear to viewers hazy or clear, for instance helped maori determine when the best planting times and. For more te reo singalong books, go to nz for short videos about learning te reo pronunciation, words, phrases, sentences and games, pl. Te reo singalong the fun and easy way to learn and teach te. Three stars of the matariki cluster, tupuanuku, tupuarangi, and ururangi, are important to planning for the coming years food crops and traditionally the way they appear to viewers hazy or clear, for instance helped maori determine when the best.
Sharon holt lives in hamilton with her husband and a cat called dora, who isnt much of an explorer. Their new title matariki is a great addition to their singalong series. Sharon holt says as a childrens author and teacher, i saw children learning te reo maori words for colours, numbers and animals. Matariki is singalong book about family who wakes before dawn to see the matariki stars and the celebration with family members afterwards. It is the sixth te reo singalong book, published in april 2014. Sharon holt and deborah hinde are a great team with wonderful supporters working alongside them to provide practical support for te reo learners. The family wakes at dawn to see the matariki star cluster and the book takes the family as visitors arrive for a traditional matariki feast.
The books are beautifully illustrated with very familiar new zealand scenery and. Te wairua o waitangi written by sharon holt te wairua o waitangi the spirit of waitangi encourages us all to think about the essence of our commitment to the treaty of waitangi the need to work together to preserve and respect our natural environment as. Te reo singalong books are a fantastic resources for a basic te reo maori learner and advocate. Te reo singalong music books by sharon and alan holt. Guitar chords for the song are included along with suitable teacher extension activities. Matariki written by sharon holt illustrated by deborah hinde matariki the maori new year is about mum, dad and the children enjoying matariki celebrations with their extended family. Te wairua o waitangi mixed media product mixed media, book and cd, contains 1 cdaudio and 1 paperback softback by holt, sharon. Jun 20, 2017 author of the te reo singalong books, sharon holt, has been working on the project with kdecs signers and interpreters for the past 12 months.
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