Tuakana-teina
The tuakana–teina relationship, an integral part of traditional Māori society, provides a model for buddy systems, these relationships reflect a natural whānau environment. An integrated teaching and learning approach wherein younger and older children work and play together.
Younger children are shown aroha and manaaki as they grow, while older children take on a "teacher" role and learn about caring and using whānaungatanga values, although, in a learning environment that recognises the value of ako, those roles can be fluid too.
Te Whāriki:
Contribution | Mana Tangata - Children treat others fairly and include them in their play.
