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Mīharo Mini Missions: The Missing Mauri Stones

Years 4–8 · Puzzle Learning / Te Reo Māori

A story-led printable puzzle adventure. The ten Mauri Stones have been scattered across time and place — learners work through ten missions of scrambled kupu, number races, hidden messages, coordinates, patterns, symbol decoding, and logic challenges to recover every stone and restore the portal. Three difficulty levels (Kākano, Tipu, Māia) let tamariki choose their challenge.

Includes a two-page answer guide intended for kaiako/whānau use.

  • 24 pages
  • A4 printable PDF
  • Free download
  • Made in Aotearoa

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Who it's for

Learners in Years 4–8 who love puzzles and stories, plus kaiako and whānau running the adventure with them.

What's inside

  • 24 A4 pages with full-colour illustrated missions
  • 10 missions: kupu, maths, logic, coordinates, codes and creativity
  • Mission map and progress tracking
  • Final Portal Challenge finale
  • Kairapu Mīharo certificate
  • Complete answer guide for kaiako and whānau

Ways to use it

  • A multi-session classroom puzzle adventure — one mission at a time
  • A holiday quest tamariki work through at their own pace
  • Team problem-solving with the three difficulty levels (Kākano, Tipu, Māia)
  • An answer-guide-supported activity for mixed abilities

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