NBHC Engagement
May 11, 2018
The country’s Ministry of Health developed a package of online resources aimed at getting children aged five and under to play regularly and have quality sleep. The Active Play resources communicate the importance for young children to sit less, move more and sleep well. They complement another initiative called Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Well: Active play guidelines for under-fives and are themed uniquely for New Zealand children's cultures. The resources consist of:
- Infographic posters;
- Videos based on the movements of pūngāwerewere and mokomoko;
- Sleep lullabies and songs in oriori, waiata and;
- A karakia (a mechanism to talk to the child about their future aspirations and adventures)