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Iconic Sports Aotearoa

All ages · Physical Education / Sporting History

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 is for

Designed for real learning contexts.

Tamariki, whānau and kaiako learning about sport, movement and Aotearoa sporting history.

What is inside

What you get

  • 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

Make it work for your learner.

  • 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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