End of year Raumati crafts
Combine some colouring and crafts to get in the Raumati mood along with some taiao time (with a sunhat!), or any way you think will support tamariki to sink into a flow state of chilax and reflection, perfect after a big year as we ease into the holidays
Firstly, the science...
There's something about getting out the crayons or pencils and just letting your mind relax as you fill in those little spaces. It's like a form of meditation, helping tamariki (or anyone) to de-stress and unwind from the day.
Colouring and simple crafts can also be a wee mood booster. They can help us focus our mind on something positive, fun, and relaxing, giving us a real break from any worries or negative thoughts.
Why this activity?
Combine some colouring with some taiao time, or any way you think will support tamariki to sink into a flow state and reflect... Because the end of year can be big and we can all get a little anxious and overwhelmed sometimes!
You'll need
To pick our a few of our Raumati (Summer) craft activities, some crayons or colouring pencils, and some scissors
What to do
Get into a space of chilax, perhaps even start with some deep puku breathing and pick an activityfor tamaiki to get amongst, perhaps even ask a few reflective questions throughout, if they're making the bookmark suggest they think about the people who are special to them and have made an impact on them this year.
Whānau engagement
Print a few extras to send home, or if you don't get to complete all of our Raumati activities, send the ones you don't get to home and encourage tamariki to complete them with whānau
And to add to this...
If you're looking for another mindful colouring activity for next time your ākonga need a break try our Aotearoa Manu colouring sheet we offered as a part of Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa - Conservation Week It creates an awesome opportunity to learn the names of our native manu as well as a chance for some mindful coloring - what's not to love!
Whānau engagement
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