Waitangi Day

SMART RESOURCE | The set of ‘Waitangi Day’ vocabulary cards connect with the historic event of the signing of the ‘Treaty of Waitangi’. The words and activities help students to identify and understand the importance of this day. The activities include two-word searches with answer sheets, a template for students to create a word search, mindfulness bookmarks to design and colour, a sheet to illustrate and write about Waitangi Day activities and two templates to create a Waitangi acrostic poem. A great start to the year connecting engaging activities with Waitangi Day

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The Waitangi Day resource includes 21 key word cards, an explanation of the symbolism of the Maori flag, a simple explanation of the significance of Waitangi Day to New Zealand and a close reading activity for the students to complete. Landscape presentation.

SMART RESOURCE | The resource learning intention is to spark curiosity and understanding about the history and relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi. It asks the student through inquiry to look at the past, present and future of the multicultural nation of Aotearoa New Zealand challenging the student to understand the principles of the treaty and what they mean to them? The resource includes: an outline of the Inquiry process, Treaty Inquiry questions and answers, Inquiry vocabulary, map of Aotearoa New Zealand, a student short history sheet and close activity sheet, Waitangi Day celebrations student sheet, Waitangi Treaty teacher Information sheet, a poster: He iwi tahi tatou – We are now one people, and images of Waitangi Marae, Treaty House, and the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Landscape presentation.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The resource provides background information about the Treaty of Waitangi for teachers and older students under the subheadings- Why we celebrate Waitangi Day? – A Look at the Past – The Controversies - How is Waitangi Day Celebrated? The resource may be read and discussed as part of the reading or inquiry programme or used as a visual resource for younger students. Included are two images of artists impressions of the signing of the Waitangi Treaty, inquiry question cards and a poster of the famous words of the Maori chief Hone Heke

SMART RESOURCE | Age: 5-8+ years

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The Kiwi Alphabet card features uppercase and lowercase letters and an initial sound New Zealand picture. The vowels are highlighted in a contrasting colour. This multi-purpose resource card is an ideal reference for students learning the alphabet and can be used during story writing time to assist with the spelling of words.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The Kiwi Alphabet tile cards feature picture tiles, uppercase and lowercase tiles, uppercase tiles, lowercase tiles, word tiles and alliteration tiles. The New Zealand alphabet resource is perfect for sorting and matching pictures, letters, words and alliteration captions. Students practise identifying letters and hearing the sound in words. The cards are suitable for individual, small group or rotational class activities.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The Kiwi Alphabet letter - picture cards are presented with a New Zealand illustration. Each card shows the uppercase and lowercase letter form. The Resource is suitable for sorting and matching, alphabetical order activities and make colourful labels for word wall displays.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: Kiwi Alphabet Bingo game includes six picture game cards and letters for the call cards. The sets of letter cards include lowercase letters, uppercase letters and lowercase / uppercase letter cards. To play: a letter card is chosen from the letter card pile; the letter name and letter sound is called; the player with the picture name beginning with that letter places a counter over that picture on their card. BINGO is called by a player when all pictures are cover on their card.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The colourful Kiwi Alphabet wall charts feature uppercase letters, lowercase New Zealand picture. An excellent reference for students learning the alphabet.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The Kiwi Alphabet letter - word charts feature uppercase and lowercase letters, word and a colourful colloquial New Zealand illustration. An excellent reference for students learning the alphabet.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The Kiwi Alphabet tile set feature uppercase and lowercase letters with matching New Zealand theme pictures. Activities for this resource include: match letter tile with picture tile card; memory (letter-picture) and alphabetic order for the more able students. Tasks support alphabet letter- sound learning by revisiting and revising letters. Another resource suitable for the class management board.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: A colourful set of Kiwi Alphabet letter-picture flashcards. Each card has an uppercase and lowercase letter with a supporting New Zealand picture. The resource is ideal for individual or group letter-sound learning or reviewing.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: A fun way to learn the alphabet. Match the letter- picture puzzle shape activity enables students to check and self-correct their letter knowledge. An independent or pair activity which can be included on the class Must Do / Can Do list or classroom Management Board.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: A set of Kiwi Alphabet word flashcards. The beginning letter is highlighted in colour to give emphasis to the initial sound. Each word has a matching colloquial or iconic New Zealand picture. An excellent resource for learning and reviewing beginning sounds in words.

FREE | Printable display letters with modern koru design. Letters spell - Waitangi Day. Cut out letters and laminate for durability Resource is ready to create an instant colourful classroom display.

FREE | A New Zealand and Maori icon/ flags template with poster; suitable for a writing or a drawing Waitangi Day activity. The resource also includes a copy of the Treaty of Waitangi.