The magic of myths - he rauemi kōrero pūrākau
- Taranga putting baby Māui into the sea
The magic of myths online resource provides teachers, kaiako and career educators with tools and tips about using kōrero pūrākau or Māori myths and legends to connect with students about their future pathways. This resource can also help you share the magic of kōrero pūrākau with whānau, and help parents connect with their children about their future directions.
Myths and legends are created and used by cultures all over the world to entertain, engage, and educate audiences. Oral traditions have always been an important part of Māori culture and identity, with stories handed down from generation to generation. Kōrero pūrākau help us to explain the past, develop understanding, remember experiences and pass on learning.
Teacher's guide
This gives some background about myths and legends, and ideas about how you can use these in the classroom.
Here are some examples of how myths and legends connect with the New Zealand curriculum and NCEA.
- Connecting myths to Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
- Connecting myths to The New Zealand Curriculum
- Connecting myths to NCEA Unit standards
Myths and legends
Three Māori myths have been retold by Wiremu Grace in both English and te reo Māori, and illustrated by Andrew Burdan. Activities are provided in English for each myth.
