aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Religion
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Atua
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Lesson Introduction: Exploring Atua

Welcome to Our Special Lesson!

Hello, little friends! 🌟 Today, we are going to embark on a magical journey to learn about Atua, which are the powerful spirits and gods in Māori culture. Are you ready to discover some amazing stories and see how Atua help us in our everyday lives? Let’s get started!

Story Time: The Adventures of the Atua

To kick off our lesson, let me tell you a fun story about Tāne Mahuta, the Atua of the forest and birds.

Once Upon a Time in the Forest... 🌳

In a lush, green forest, Tāne Mahuta was busy creating beautiful trees and inviting birds to come and live with him. One day, he looked around and saw that the trees were lonely. So, he called out to all the birds!

“Come, my feathered friends! Let’s fill this forest with songs and laughter.”

The birds soared through the sky, singing sweet melodies. They made the forest alive with color and joy. 🐦✨

Now, can you imagine what it would be like to live in a forest full of such wonderful sounds and sights?

Let’s Think!

• What do you think Tāne Mahuta loves the most about his forest?
• If you were a bird, what song would you sing?

Joining Together: Create Your Own Atua!

After our story, we will dive into a fun activity! We’ll use our imagination to create our very own Atua.

1. Materials Needed:

   • Paper
   • Crayons or colored pencils
   • Stickers (bird or tree-themed if you have them!)

2. Instructions:

   • Think about what your Atua would like to take care of.
   • Draw your Atua and give it a special name!
   • Color it in and add any special features (like wings, sparkles, or a big smile!).

Share with Friends!

Once everyone finishes their Atua, we will gather in a circle and share our creations! This will be a wonderful time to hear each other’s stories and see all the unique Atua we have imagined.

Conclusion

Are you excited? I can’t wait to explore the world of Atua with each of you! Let’s learn, create, and have the best time together in our lesson today! 🎨💖