Taonga Learning Full Resources Pack

Description

Explore what is special and meaningful with this rich collection of wall banners, posters, and picture cards.

Designed for Early Childhood and Primary learners, these resources support children to recognise, share, and celebrate their own taonga—the people, places, cultures, languages, and treasures that shape who they are.

Through meaningful conversations and real-life connections, tamariki develop a strong sense of identity, belonging, and inclusion, while learning to value the taonga of others.

Perfect for culturally responsive classrooms and homes, this pack nurtures pride, respect, and connection—supporting every learner to feel seen, valued, and confident in who they are.

• Culture, identity & belonging
• Inclusion, respect & connection
• Simple, meaningful, ready to use

Ways to Use in the Classroom

All About Me / Whanaungatanga

Use the cards and posters to help children share their taonga and learn about each other.

Circle Time / Group Discussion

Explore questions like “What is special to you?” and “What makes you who you are?”

Show and Tell

Invite tamariki to bring or talk about a taonga from home and share its meaning.

Creative Activities

Encourage drawing, collage, or storytelling about their taonga—people, places, and treasures.

Matching & Sorting Games

Use picture and matching cards to explore different types of taonga and build language.

Cultural Learning

Celebrate the diversity within your classroom by exploring different cultures, languages, and traditions.

Wall Displays / Learning Spaces

Create a “Our Taonga” display to reflect the identities and stories of your learners.

Home–School Connections

Send cards home to encourage whānau conversations about what is meaningful to them.

Simple. Meaningful. Connected.

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