The Promise Of Puanga, 2025. Photo Kirsty Bennett

The Promise of Puanga, 2025. Photo: Kirsty Bennett.

Miharo themes: Storytelling through art, Materials: Innovation & tradition

Question How do stories—spoken, written, and visual—help us see ideas in new ways?  


Step into the magical world of storytelling with your students!  
 
This library-based learning lesson celebrates stories in all their forms—written, spoken, and visual.  

Students will discover the art of illustration and see how pictures bring words to life. They’ll experience oral traditions, material culture, and creative expressions in ways that spark curiosity and imagination. 

Perfect for primary learners, this lesson encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a love for reading. It’s an opportunity for your class to see stories not just as words on a page, but as living experiences that shape who we are. 

Location
Discover It! Puke Ariki Library
Schedule
Terms 1 - 2
Year level
Pre-school
Primary
Intermediate
Secondary
Duration
90 mins