Matariki Activity & Colouring Booklet | Te Reo Māori Printable | Digital Download

Celebrate the Māori New Year with our Matariki Activity & Colouring Booklet – a fun-filled printable designed to help tamariki learn about the stars of Matariki, grow their te reo Māori, and connect with the traditions of this special time of year through play, creativity, and kōrero.

Perfect for whānau, early childhood centres, classrooms, homeschool, and school holiday programmes, this beautifully illustrated booklet combines learning and fun in a way that’s engaging for tamariki and easy for parents and kaiako to use.

What’s Inside:

25 Printable Activity Pages – A variety of colouring pages, puzzles, games, mazes, matching activities, dot-to-dots, colour-by-number, word search, pattern activities, and more to keep little learners engaged while reinforcing new vocabulary and concepts.

Meet the Nine Stars of Matariki – Learn the names of each whetū and discover the special role they play, from remembering loved ones to caring for our waterways, forests, gardens, winds, and dreams for the year ahead.

Te Reo Māori Vocabulary – Introduce seasonal kupu naturally throughout the booklet, helping tamariki build confidence using te reo Māori while celebrating Matariki.

Story-Based Learning – Follow the whetū as they journey to Papatūānuku to prepare for the Matariki celebration, creating a meaningful connection between each activity and the traditions of the Māori New Year.

Tohu Reo Certificate – Celebrate your tamaiti’s learning with a printable certificate to recognise everything they’ve discovered along the way.

Learning Meets Fun

Designed for tamariki aged approximately 3–7 years, this printable encourages language learning through storytelling, creativity, problem-solving, and cultural connection.

Rather than simply memorising vocabulary, tamariki are invited to explore the meaning of Matariki through hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, conversation, and celebration together as a whānau.

Whether you’re introducing Matariki for the first time or looking for meaningful activities to enjoy each year, this booklet makes learning te reo Māori fun, approachable, and memorable.

Celebrate Matariki the MoaThanWords way: with creativity, kōrero, connection, and plenty of colouring!

Format

This product is a digital download ONLY.

No physical item will be shipped.

Once your purchase is complete, you’ll receive instant access to download your booklet and print as many copies as you need for your own whānau or classroom.
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Terms of Use

This printable is for personal and single-classroom use only. It may not be resold, redistributed, or used commercially without permission.

Ngā mihi nui for supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori and helping make our language a natural part of everyday life.

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