Iconic Sports Aotearoa
A 30-page printable resource introducing 20 sports played in Aotearoa — from rugby union and netball to rowing, cycling, sailing, boxing and equestrian eventing — each paired with an inspiring New Zealand sports star, including Richie McCaw and Joseph Parker. The second half of the book turns into printable games and activities: a sports equipment match-up, an Iconic Sports word search, Iconic Sports Bingo, and a set of Sports Charades cards, finishing with safe-play guidance for whānau and kaiako.
- 30 pages
- A4 printable PDF
- Free download
- Made in Aotearoa
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Who it's for
Tamariki, whānau and kaiako learning about sport, movement and Aotearoa sporting history.
What's inside
- 30 A4 pages covering 20 sports and their Aotearoa sports stars
- Short "About the Sport" explainer on every profile page
- A sports equipment match-up activity
- An Iconic Sports word search
- Iconic Sports Bingo — a movement challenge card
- A set of cut-out Sports Charades cards
Ways to use it
- A physical education or health unit introducing multiple sports
- Whānau reading about Aotearoa sports stars
- Classroom brain breaks using the bingo and charades activities
- A movement-based wet-day or holiday activity
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