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Te Ao Kori
Whakapapa
Whai are games using a length of string tied to form a circle. In myth the origin of whai is accredited to Maui, a demigod and hero of the Maori, and so it is sometimes called by his name. When put over the hands, hooked over the thumbs and little fingers and pulled taut but not tight, a rectangular loop is formed that is the basis of the pattern called whai. The formation of various designs provided amusement for young people during winter nights and also developed manual dexterity.
Tikanga
Students work in pairs to support one another in learning each string activity. Encourage students to actively support one another to accomplish each string pattern. Learning can be teacher led and peer-supported or the...