11 Dec 2023
Raumati (Summer 2023/2024) Book Reviews
Three pukapuka for tamariki and adults to kick start your raumati/summer reading list!
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Winter/Spring 202310 Jul 2023
July 2023 Picture Book and YA Book Reviews
Reviews of nine new books for tamariki and rangatahi.
Summer 20239 Jun 2023
Q&A with teacher and author Norah Wilson
Norah Wilson is a teacher at Bayswater School in Tāmaki Makaurau and author of the recently published picture book series E Oma, Rāpeti. She spoke to Ako about influences on her writing and her passion for sharing books in the classroom.
Summer 202021 Feb 2020
A taniwha in the pipes: encouraging creative writing
Strong written language skills not only help students to cement and present their learning – some teachers are using creative writing to strengthen children’s sense of identity and build resilience.
Summer 202021 Feb 2020
To literacy and beyond
School librarians talk about how they serve the varied needs of their communities.
Books, Hamilton, Language, Librarians, Literacy, Michelle Simms, School libraries, Summer 2020, Support staff, Te Totara Primary School, Video19 Feb 2020
To literacy and beyond: Te Totara School
Michelle Simms, the librarian at Te Totara Primary School, talks about some of the ways she supports literacy at the school.
Summer 201928 Jan 2019
Let the uniqueness of the child guide us in our mahi
Kura in the Manawatū and Horowhenua are shining examples of inclusivity, in a context of some hope that more resources are coming to support culturally competent practices everywhere.
Winter 201816 Jul 2018
Find a network!
Te Whāriki is being used more in the first years of school with positive results and schools forming networks to implement ideas. Some early childhood teachers are moving to primary to take advantage of the change.