Celebrating Waitangi Day With Crafts For Kids
Waitangi Day is an important event that is celebrated every year in New Zealand, on the 6th of February. This special day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is a document that was signed between the British Crown and the Maori chiefs. The treaty was signed in 1840 and is the founding document of New Zealand. It is celebrated in many different ways, but one of the most popular ways to celebrate is with crafts for kids.
Crafts are a great way to keep kids busy on Waitangi Day and they can also help to teach them about the history and importance of the day. Kids can have fun making their own crafts while learning about the history of New Zealand. There are a variety of crafts that kids of all ages can enjoy, from simple paper crafts to more complex art projects. Here are some ideas for Waitangi Day crafts for kids that you can do with your family this year.
1. Kiwi Bird Paper Craft
This is a great craft for younger kids that will help them learn about the national bird of New Zealand, the kiwi. You will need construction paper in green, black and brown, scissors, glue, googly eyes and a marker. Start by cutting out a large oval shape from the green construction paper. This will be the body of the kiwi. Cut out a long triangle shape from the black construction paper to make the beak. Cut out two smaller ovals from the brown construction paper to make the feet. Glue the beak, feet and googly eyes onto the body of the kiwi and draw on a few feathers with the marker.
2. Maori Mask Craft
This fun craft is a great way to teach kids about Maori culture. You will need construction paper in black and brown, scissors, glue, a pencil, and a black marker. Start by drawing a mask shape onto the black construction paper with the pencil. Cut out the shape and glue it onto the brown construction paper. Cut out a few small shapes from the black construction paper to be the eyes, nose, and mouth of the mask. Glue these onto the mask and draw on any other details with the marker.
3. Flag of New Zealand Craft
This craft is a great way to learn about the New Zealand flag and celebrate Waitangi Day. You will need two different colors of construction paper, scissors, glue and a marker. Start by cutting out two rectangles from the construction paper, one slightly larger than the other. Cut out a small triangle from the larger rectangle and glue it onto the smaller rectangle. Draw on the stars and the Union Jack with the marker. Glue the two rectangles together and hang it up to proudly display the New Zealand flag.
4. Waitangi Day Crown Craft
This craft is a fun way to learn about the history of Waitangi Day and also make a cool crown. You will need construction paper in blue, red and white, scissors, glue, and a black marker. Start by cutting out a long strip of blue construction paper. Cut out a few small stars from the red and white paper and glue them onto the blue strip. Draw on any other details with the marker. Glue the ends of the strip together to form a crown and wear it to celebrate Waitangi Day.
5. Maori Poi Ball Craft
This craft is a great way to learn about the traditional Maori dance and also make a fun toy. You will need construction paper in orange, green, and black, scissors, glue, a pencil, and a black marker. Start by drawing a circle onto the orange construction paper with the pencil. Cut out the circle and glue it onto the green construction paper. Cut out a smaller circle from the black paper and glue it onto the green paper to make the poi ball. Draw on any other details with the marker. Punch a hole through the top of the poi ball and attach a piece of string to make it into a toy.
Crafts are a great way to keep kids busy and teach them about the history and importance of Waitangi Day. These crafts are all easy to do and can be done with materials that you have around the house. Kids of all ages will enjoy making these crafts and they can proudly display them to help celebrate the special day.
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