This page has resources and links for our parents and caregivers to use.
Let your child know you’re interested and involved
Being interested in your child’s education and involved in their school or kura shows them that their education is important to you, and it becomes more important to them as well.
- ask what your child is learning at school or kura and what they’re finding easy or hard. Knowing what they’re learning will give you clues about extending their learning beyond school or kura
- ask about homework set by the teacher, what you can do to help and support them in doing it.
Ministry of Education Reading at Home, Writing at Home and Maths at Home
The Ministry of Education has produced material with information and tips on getting involved in your child’s reading, writing and maths learning while they are in years 1-6 at school.
YEAR ONE
YEAR TWO
YEAR THREE
YEAR FOUR
YEAR FIVE
YEAR SIX
Ministry of Education Parent Portal click here
Key Competencies and our PRIDE Values
Useful Websites
Go Noodle (also on Youtube) – Thousands of ‘brainercise’, dancing, strength and mindfulness videos
Oxford Owl -Free resources to support learning at home; Advice and support for parents; Educational activities and games; Free eBook library for 3- to 11-year-olds.
Maths Playground – ideas for those more visual learners; Requires registration (free, parents can do)
More maths games – lots to choose from. Some will require Flash player.
Khan Academy – fabulous for self directed learning in the Senior School.
Math Playground – as well as the exciting games, be sure to check out the Maths Manipulatives and the Thinking Blocks. These provide great opportunities for you to talk with your child about maths.
Interactive sites for Maths – lots of different games to explore.
Junior Websites
Learn English Kids click here
Adapted Mind Maths click here
Here’s a few ideas for kids and families to do ( some better for younger/ some for older/ some for all)
- How to tie your shoes ( you’d be surprised
)
- How to follow a recipe
- How to make a meal plan & grocery list on a budget
- How to write a CV
- How to look after the house ( mow the lawn, vacuuming, dusting etc)
- How to read ( ask them questions about what they’re reading, read together, make predictions, discuss why characters behave the way they do)
- How to write ( keep a journal, keep a gratitude list, write instructions for something, write an alternate ending to favourite story or movie, write a story, keep a book of facts)
- How to maintain a vehicle ( how to check the oil, how to change a tire)
- Build physical literacy ( do yoga, play catch, play Frisbee, kick a soccer ball, shoot hoops)
- Build Fine motor skills ( draw, colour, knit, crochet, cross- stitch, sew, weave)
- Go outside! Walk, Bike, most outdoor activities keep you at least 10m away from other people.
- How to exist without the internet
- Spend time with your kids! Talk to them – ask them about their hopes & dreams.
- Have them research things they’re interested in ( a place they’d like to visit, a career they might like, a hobby they’d like to learn)
- Have them do a STEM challenge ( build a tower, boat, bridge) out of random materials around the house