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Which subject	Religion
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Atua
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Exploring Atua: A Fun Introduction to Māori Gods

🌟 Welcome to Our Lesson!

Hello, little explorers! Today, we're going on a magical journey to learn about Atua, which are special gods in Māori culture. These gods help with nature and teach us about the world around us!

🦋 Storytime with Atua

To get us started, let's use our imagination! Find a comfy spot on the carpet, and sit down like a little seed sitting in the ground. Close your eyes, and let's travel to the land of the Māori where the Atua live.

🌿 The Tale of Creation

Once upon a time, in a beautiful land filled with mountains, rivers, and forests, there were incredible Atua:

• Tangaroa, the God of the sea
• Tūmatauenga, the God of war and people
• Ranginui, the Sky Father
• Papatūānuku, the Earth Mother

Imagine listening to the waves as Tangaroa calls you from the ocean and feel the gentle touch of the wind as Ranginui wraps you in his arms.

🎨 Let's Create Our Own Atua!

Now that we've met some of the Atua, it's time to get creative!

Activity: Drawing Your Atua

1. Gather your crayons and paper.
2. Think of what kind of Atua you want to create. Will they be a friend of the forest, the sun, or even a mountain?
3. Draw your Atua and give them a special name!
4. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and talk about what your Atua does!

🌈 Bringing it All Together

At the end of our lesson, we’ll hang our drawings on the wall like a big Atua mural to remind us of our special creations and what we learned today!

💬 Questions to Think About

• What does your Atua like to do?
• How do they help the earth and everyone in it?

✨ Let’s Start Our Adventure!

Open your eyes, take a deep breath, and let’s dive into the exciting world of Atua together! Remember, every Atua teaches us something special—let's see what we can discover!