What is in our kete?

This week, we have been learning about whānau (family). Who is in our family? What makes our family happy or sad? What does it mean to love? We are also learning where we are from, and what  languages we speak. We acknowledge our differences and celebrate diversity in Room 2. We sat in a circle and talked about our kete, where our friends came from, and where some of the children's names came from. I like the way everyone listened so carefully as I talked about each child's kete. We went on to making family members to put into our kete using ice block sticks.

The children did a wonderful job drawing their families, colouring in, and taping it onto the sticks. It took a long time to complete this activity, but everyone put a lot of effort  into finishing making their kete to a high quality . You can tell how proud they are after making their whānau in  their kete! 

Tino pai tō mahi!!!! 

Children's voices 

"What is family?"
-"Family looks after you."
-"People in our family."
-"Parents, sisters, brothers and grandparents."

"What does it mean to love your family?"
-"Hugs!"
-"Kissing mum and dad."

"What makes your family sad?" 
-"When parents are grumpy at each other."
-"When we miss someone."

"What makes your family happy?"
-"When I was born."
-"When we hug and kiss each other."