Posts tagged with families and whānau

Lost languages lead to lost cultures and identities. Read how stories and storytelling can help preserve our Pacific languages.

Ben Brown, New Zealand's Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador on the power of reading to and sharing stories with children.

Mental Health Awareness Week begins 27 September. Find information and resources for school communities on how to encourage kōrero and focus on mental health.

Find insights into the origins of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and inspiration and support for educators, librarians, and others wishing to start their te reo Māori journey.

This year's NZCYA te reo Māori finalists offer a range of inspiring and evocative pūrakau for taitamariki and rangatahi.

'He Meka! He Meka!' is a set of questions, images, and facts for ākonga, family, and friends to prompt conversations about history, identity, and the future. Have a look!

Teachers, librarians, parents, interested groups or individuals — read and have your say on the draft Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum content by 31 May 2021.

Something big is happening in South Dunedin! It's all about reading and the joy it brings when you share a book with a small child.

In 2020, the main day of Diwali is 14 November. Find out about the history and significance of Diwali, and its activities and celebrations. Explore our classroom resources.

Many New Zealanders associate 5 November with Guy Fawkes and an evening of family fun and fireworks. But some Māori remember the date for a very different reason.

Reading matters, and we need to raise awareness of what it means to be a reader in our rapidly changing, digital world.

Explore and embrace the rich and dynamic language and culture of Tonga with your students during Tonga Language Week | Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga, 6–12 September.

Take a closer look at the finalists for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA) Russell Clark Award for Illustration.

Matariki — the Māori New Year — starts 13 July. Here are some information and resources to help you celebrate Matariki in your school.

The Picture Book Award finalists in the 2020 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA).

Uncovering my grandfather’s letters and diaries from his time as a pilot in WWII.

A mix of New Zealand and international online reading resources and experiences, ranging from online stories in reo Māori to writing and reading festival sessions.

The national and international reading community have ramped-up help for families, teachers, and librarians supporting reading at home.

Keeping kids reading over the summer holidays is important to avoid a summer slide in achievement. This year's Super Smash Reading Challenge brings together reading and cricket and is a great way to inspire kids to keep reading over the summer.

Explore your way to wellbeing with resources and ideas for developing emotional literacy in your school community this Mental Health Awareness Week — 23 to 29 September 2019.