Toiora Wellbeing
Mā raro, mā wīra rānei nā te mea he pai mō tōku toiora!
I walk or wheel because it’s great for my wellbeing!
About this resourceĀkonga (students) explore how their mental wellbeing is connected to physical activity and health. They will increase their awareness of how their body feels when they do physical activities, and how it can improve their mood. |
(1.2 MB, Pdf) |
Student worksheetUse the worksheet to rate how students feel (mentally and physically) before and after physical activity. There are three versions of the worksheet. Choose the version that suits students’ year level, or their understanding of Te Reo Māori. |
(1.6 MB, Pdf) |
Supporting resources and links
The Halberg Foundation has training videosopen_in_new to increase your understanding on how to make your activities inclusive and fun for all students.
Quick tip: Watch video 5 “STEP” or if you have time, all of them.
They demonstrate how to adapt activities and include all ākonga (students) using the STEP Model. This breaks down how to modify activities, while encouraging all ākonga to take part to their fullest. It is a strengths-based model, and focuses on adapting: space, tasks, equipment and people.
- Sparklers: Identity and Culture activity – Fill my...Whare Tapa Whāopen_in_new
- Ready Steady Go! – Active Travel resourceopen_in_new from Auckland Transport
- Ministry of Education – Hauora resourceopen_in_new outlines the four dimensions of Hauora and explores a Māori and Pacific model of wellbeing.
What's next?
Hono Connecting
Mā raro, mā wīra rānei nā te mea...ka hono ahau!
I walk or wheel because it makes me feel connected!
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