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Me, Myself, I

Identity, self-awareness, families, beliefs, values, feelings, and attitudes are all part of being yourself. Explore a range of resources on body and mind, healthy lifestyles, diversity, genealogy, emotions, and citizenship. SCIS no. 1852853

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A Buzzy Bee for Siulolovao

A Buzzy Bee for Siulolovao

Countless Kiwi children have pulled behind them the bright wooden Buzzy Bee, which has become a piece of ‘kiwiana’ – everyday items which contribute to a sense of New Zealand identity. In this 1977...

Pacific youth and their self-worth

Youth workers from the Pacific say that it's vital young people in the region feel empowered, and included as valued members of society.

Diwali

These children dressed in traditional costume for dance performances at Auckland’s Diwali celebrations in 2004. The festival of Diwali is now a popular public celebration in several New Zealand cit...

Kiwi

A male North Island Brown Kiwi ( Apteryx australis mantelli ) which is mounted on a piece of wood in a standing position. This kiwi is thought to have been killed by a dog in the early 1920s.

A pohutukawa tree

A pohutukawa tree

The pohutukawa tree (Metrosideros excelsa) with its crimson flower has become an established part of the New Zealand Christmas tradition.

Children learning Chinese

Children learning Chinese

Eight children and a teacher at a blackboard during lessons to teach the children to write Chinese. Photographed circa 24 October 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original ne...

Chinese performer

Chinese performer

A photograph of a Chinese performer.

Children and sport

For most New Zealand children sport has contributed to their sense of self and how others view them. Since colonial times, to be good at sport has been a way to increase one’s self-esteem and earn ...

A flag and map of New Zealand

A flag and map of New Zealand

Flag and map of New Zealand.png Français : Drapeau de la Nouvelle-Zélande sur un un fond de carte de ce pays. English: Flag/map of New Zealand.

Religious diversity in New Zealand

‘Religious diversity’ refers to the presence of different religious communities within a society. New Zealand is home to Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews and a number of newer re...

A Balinese dance

A Balinese dance

As New Zealand's population grew and became increasingly varied, the range of cultural dance expanded. Balinese dancers joined Wellington’s Christmas parade in 2011.

Haka

A photograph of men performing a haka.

Family tree website

Development of a family tree website

New Zealand Ensign

Tūhoe identity

Tūhoe identity

Children in front of Tāne-nui-a-Rangi meeting house, at Maungapōhatu.

New Zealand junior Red Cross

New Zealand junior Red Cross

A poster with the words, cleanliness, self, home, school, word, deed, and thought.

The Aukuso family

The Aukuso family

The Aukuso family learning Samoan.

Ko wai au? (Who am I?)

Ko wai au? (Who am I?)

Ko Wai Au? is the question asked by the young woman in this painting.

Hutt Valley Polyfest

Youth identity and the rapid growth of a Pasifika cultural performance festival in the Hutt.

Children at church

Children at church

Children at St John's Church, Ponsonby.

Christmas concert

Christmas concert

Children practising at a Christmas concert.

Children in the playground

Children in the playground

Children in the Mount Cook School playground.

Children at a dance

Children at a dance

Children at the Winter Dance in the Halswell community hall.

International Children's Day 2009

International Children's Day 2009

Waitangi Day 2011

Waitangi Day 2011

On Waitangi Day in 2011 a Kotahitanga Unity Concert was held at Paeroa. It was organised by four local marae and featured performances by New Zealand musicians and kapa haka groups, such as this gr...

Letters from little folks

Childrens' letters to a newspaper in 1893.

Maori children

Maori children in Northland.

Culture club

Children from the Arahina Maori Culture Club.

Children playing

Children playing

Children playing beach cricket.

Children

1950s Carroll and Welch family children.

Large family

Twelve children in a Christchurch family.

Māori extended family

Māori extended family

Māori extended family in 2006.

Family photograph

Family photograph

The Hireme family group.

Children outside a school

Children outside a school

Children standing outside a single classroom school.

School murals

School murals, Mangere, 1994.

Kaimata School

1976 Kaimata School class photograph.

Children painting

Children painting

Children painting in the classroom.

Milk poster

A poster promoting milk for children.

Clean your teeth

Clean your teeth

A poster about cleaning your teeth

Human friendship

Human friendship

A painting by Nigel Brown.

The big chill and the big drill

What was the weather like in Antarctica and what kinds of animals lived there?

Stepfamilies and blended families

An article about stepfamilies and blended families.

How can you be a good friend?

Video on the characteristics of being a good friend.

A gallery of images related to growth mindset.

The feelings song

A song for children about feelings and emotions.

Time management tips

Tips to help you manage your time.

Sesame Street does the growth mindset song.

How to deal with different emotions.

Kid President's pep talk

Kid President's pep talk to teachers and students.

Information about mental health.

Classroom rules

Provides information on topics including friendship, the body, identity etc.

Article about peer pressure.

Songs, stories and activities related to friendship.

Name that emotion with Murray!

Growth mindset for students

A secret about the brain.

Teaching growth mindset

Information about growth mindset.

Values, beliefs and attitudes – definitions

Definitions (and examples) of values, beliefs and attitudes.

Having trouble finding the real you?

Information to help you understand identity.

Website containing information on how to be a happy and healthy child.

Celebrate culture

Article about celebrating and nurturing your cultural identity.

Early childhood is when children begin developing their social and emotional skills.

Look after your brain

Tips on how to look after your brain.

Self-confidence

An article about self-confidence.

7 things kids need to do

7 things kids need to do for themselves before they turn 13.

Friendship soup recipe

In this video, kids describe the ingredients that go into making friends.

Neuroscience for kids

How the brain works, includes experiments and games.

Information about identity, family, thoughts , feelings, and relationships etc.

The Cox family

This is a photograph of the extended Cox family, taken in 1920. Many families are comprised of different people including mums, dads, cousins, uncles, sisters and brothers etc. Special occasions of...

Indian classical dance

Indian classical dance

Most cultures in the world have their own form of dance, performed with traditional music and costumes.

Clown

As humans, we experience many feelings – anger, stress, joy, fear etc. People show their emotions in many different ways e.g. through facial expressions, words, sounds and body language. This inter...

Anti-French nuclear test protest

Anti-French nuclear test protest

When things happen that are against people's values and beliefs, they may choose to protest as a way of expressing how they feel. Protests can take many different forms, including, demonstration ma...

Tiki

The hei-tiki featured in this drawing is one of the many cultural icons of New Zealand. Hei-tiki are usually made of pounamu and are considered a taonga by Māori. Other New Zealand icons include ki...

Lighting candles for the Jewish Hanukkah festival

Lighting candles for the Jewish Hanukkah festival

Every religion has its own unique celebrations. For example, Christmas and Easter are Christian celebrations, Diwali is a Hindu celebration and Eid is a Muslim celebration. In this photograph, we s...

Be a healthy Kiwi

To ensure we have enough vitamins and minerals for our bodies to function, it is important that we have a healthy diet, including plenty of fruit. This poster was issued by the New Zealand Departme...