Tū Mātau Ora

I Te Timatanga is a rhythmical hand action game, one of many mahi a ringa.

It encourages hand eye coordination, memory, kotahitanga (unity) and whānaungatanga and is a whole lot of fun as you can see.

Like most tākaro it can also be used to showcase all aspects of the whare tapa whā model of health. Like all tākaro Māori it has the additional bonus of connecting people to Te Ao Māori in a fun, safe way.

I TE TIMATANGA

Get into pairs and line up as shown in the video. Words and actions are:

I te timatanga, tahi, rua, toru, whā (kaea/leader or group) {8x slaps on the legs with both hands}

Ka tahi (rōpū/group) {slap, clap, slap, clap right hand)  

Ka rua  {slap, clap, slap, clap left hand)

Ka toru  {slap, clap, slap, touch both hands up}

Ka whā  {slap, clap, slap, 2x fists in the air – hi!}

Ka rima  {slap, clap, slap, touch right foot}

Ka ono  {slap, clap, slap, touch left foot}

Ka whitu  {slap, clap, slap, clap right hand over left hand}

Ka waru  {slap, clap, slap, clap left hand over right hand}

Ka iwa   {slap, clap, slap 

tekau {clap, touch both hands up}

Remember this is one version of how to play, there are lots different ways and adaptations to make this more challenging and fun.

Kōrero mai if you have any patai about this kemu or would like to know more about our kaupapa.