Tamanui - The Brave Kōkako of Taranaki

Tamanui - The Brave Kōkako of TaranakiThe Taranaki forest is changing and kkako are finding it difficult to get food and protect their chicks. Rats and possums are raiding nests, taking chicks and eggs, and the kkako Tamanui has lost his brothers and sisters. In the quiet forest, he hears a kkako call, but flying towards it, he is caught in a net. Taken to Mount Bruce, he adapts to a new environment, raises chicks, and becomes important in the survival of the kkako. Based on a true story,

the flying skills of the toroa and many more

To the tune of '5 little men in a flying saucer' Sing a long to this awesome song written by our friends with Santa props

so Māui must visit Mahuika

Take turns throwing the box like dice and read out the action instructions for that particular sea creature

Classroom wall displays

and readers are directed from there to pages dedicated to detailed coverage of:

17 prompt cards

A funny and heart-warming story for the early learner

A great music and movement activity for little ones

But her father thought education was no use to a girl

and dinosaurs of each time period

Yoga poses