Rakau Sticks with Ribbons

 - Rākau harakeke me te kirikau

are a natural music resource. The Rakau Sticks are made from the flax flower stem and when used create a lovely musical sound and the attached leather ribbons add a colourful element to music time. can be used in a group music setting or children are able to use them by themselves throughout the day.

  Examples of uses:

can be used for whole group music time and they can also be used by individual children in their own way.

  Items included:

The set contains 10 Rakau sticks with natural leather ribbon attached in an easy to store drawstring canvas bag.

  Te Whāriki:

- Te Whariki Principle: Holistic Development
- Strand 4: Communication Mana reo
- Goals: Children discover different ways to be creative and expressive
- Learning outcomes: Expressing their feelings and ideas using a wide range of materials and modes - children use musical instruments to be creative and expressive.