My class was studying Matariki, so we decided to make some Matariki kites. First we had to choose a buddy so they could help us make a frame. My buddy was Jasmyn. After we collected the things we needed, we made a upside down V out of two long sticks of raupo and we put a small one along the bottom. This made a triangle.
After we tied it with cotton, we got some other flat raupo leaves and cut them to the right size so we could glue them across the frame, after that Judi hot glued them on.
Then it was my turn to make a kite. After I made the frame I got some material and cut it into a triangle shape so it would fit the frame. Then I got some shells, ribbon and some sequins to sow on it. After Judi glued the material, shells and ribbon on, I decided to sow the sequins on. I sowed them into a spiral, which is called a koru in Maori.
When everyone had finished their kites, we all showed them to the kids at assembly.
I am really proud of myself making that kite.
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