This morning we went on an adventure. A bus picked us up from kindergarten and we drove to Timaru. We visited Te Ana Maori Rock Art Center, to support us in beginning our journey of finding out the stories of our place and those of mana whenua.
We spent time exploring the different information stations, using all of our senses to gather information. It was a fun and interactive environment to be in, learning about the people who came before us and the ways they used the land to survive.
We enjoyed exploring a big piece of ponamu/green stone that had water trickling over it. While using our hands to touch the green stone the tour guide told us a story about the dark markings on it that represent historic pictures.
At the end of our visit we took the time to reflect on what we had found out, by each drawing a picture and sharing our ideas.
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