Posts tagged with inclusion and diversity

On World Refugee Day, take an opportunity to explore a piece of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.

Discover some great resources to support teaching and learning about Matariki and ideas for celebrating Matariki.

Looking for LGBTQIA+ books for intermediate age readers? Here are some ideas.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (21-27 March) is a good time to reflect on different ways that school libraries can support neurodiverse learners.

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.

Today, Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the most diverse nations on Earth. But how can we ensure our school library collections reflect the diversity of our school communities?

8 March is International Women's Day. This blog post touches on the history of the day and includes a selection of resources to motivate students to become change-makers.

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.

20 February is the World Day of Social Justice. So here are some ideas about addressing social justice through your library, including links to resources for teaching about social justice, book lists for young readers and more..

World Kindness Day 13 November — here are some celebrations, conversations, books, and resources to help children choose kindness.

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.

Our new World Language Collection provides books for primary school-age migrant and refugee children whose home language is not English.

School libraries embody the concepts of MESH (media literacy, ethics, sociology, and history) in many ways.

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.

National Poetry Day on 21 August is the perfect opportunity to add a dose of poetry to our lives, through either reading or writing, and to give a boost to our sense of wellbeing at the same time.

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

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

A wide range of resources and questions to inspire classroom discussion about refugees in NZ and worldwide.