Mana Full Resource Pack

Description

Bring mana to life in everyday moments with this empowering collection of wall banners, posters, provocation learning cards, picture cards, matching cards, and sequence cards.

Designed for use at ECE, school, and at home, these authentic Kiwi resources support tamariki in understanding what helps build, protect, and restore their mana through their words, actions, and choices.

Created in collaboration with Masterton Primary School, a strong advocate of Te Ara Whakamana, supporting mana enhancement grounded in te ao Māori, this pack supports meaningful conversations and real-life learning experiences.

Through real-life scenarios and rich discussions, children explore how their behaviour impacts their own mana and the mana of others—supporting positive behaviour, strong relationships, and a deep sense of belonging.

Flexible and easy to use, these resources can be integrated into any classroom, centre, or home setting—supporting a wide range of wellbeing, values-based, and behaviour programmes.

Perfect for Early Childhood and Primary learners, this pack nurtures respect, responsibility, kindness, and confidence—helping every child stand strong in who they are.

• Support positive behaviour
• Grow confidence and identity
• Strengthen wellbeing and belonging

Simple. Practical. Meaningful.

Ways to Use in the Classroom

Morning Meetings / Hui Time

Use a card or poster to spark discussion about what grows or restores mana and set a positive tone for the day.

Circle Time / Group Discussion

Explore real-life scenarios and talk about how our words and actions affect our mana and the mana of others.

Behaviour & Values Teaching

Use the cards to model positive choices, unpack behaviours, and support restorative conversations.

Role Play & Drama

Act out everyday situations to practise showing respect, kindness, and responsibility in meaningful ways.

Peace Corner / Reflection Space

Encourage children to reflect on their actions and think about ways to restore their mana or support others.

Small Group Learning

Use matching and sequence cards to deepen understanding of cause and effect in social situations.

Home–School Connections

Share cards with whānau to support consistent language and learning about mana at home.

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