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Theme: Communication

Big Idea: How we communicate is how people understand, connect, and respond to us.

What are our students needs:

Ways to communicate

Digital fluency

How we communicate with each other

History of communication

Verbal and non verbal

Two way

How we keep ourselves safe on online - health

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Netsafe have really uped their game and resources!

we may all need to login to to access- just use your school address.

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Helping Tamariki Live Brighter!

Ngā mihi for coming to explore Sparklers. We're all about caring for all aspects of Te Whare Tapa Whā.

The easiest place to start is with our Whare Wall Display. Or you might like to head straight to the activities and

filter for what you need to help tamariki live brighter! Use Sparklers a little and often to see the effects.

You'll get weekly tips and a shortcut to Sparklers activities when you sign up for our e-newsletter.

If there is any additional support we can provide with the resources we develop then get in touch.

"We're LOVING the fab activities! Our tamariki are enjoying learning about their brain and how they have the power to change it. It really ties in with our growth mindset statements."

"There is no one child who doesn't benefit from Sparklers."

- Tamara Bell, principal at Southbridge School

"I think it's really important, with so many stressors that our children have to face, that if they have these little skills now, that we just build on every day, that they do have these skills that they can take with them throughout their lives."

- Kelly Sheppard, teacher at Shirley Primary

"I love the simplicity of Sparklers. It's all there; it tells you what to do and anyone can use it. The activities are really hands on - they're not just things for the children to listen to, they're things the children can actually do and enjoy."

- Kerri Narbey, teacher at Kaiapoi Borough School

"We got really positive change initially, but what was really cool was that they started a revolution and encouraged us to look at alternative ways to help get them ready for learning."

- Tamara Bell, principal at Southbridge School

"The activities feel nice and calm us down."

- Year 5 student, Christchurch

- Chisnallwood student (feedback on the Compliment Poster activity)

"Our tamariki really enjoy the activities. They build cultural confidence and pride, while helping tamariki get into a great headspace for learning."

- Bernice Swain, Teacher at Haeata Community Campus

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Manaiakalani - Amazing PLD, Pedagogy and support.

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Manaiakalani - Amazing PLD, Pedagogy and support.

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Manaiakalani is a long-established community of learners who engage collaboratively to increase student outcomes through applied evidence based improvement in teacher practice. The Manaiakalani Programme is supported by the Manaiakalani Education Trust .

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Penpals from New Zealand, New Zealander penpals, New Zealand penpals - Global Penfriend

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How to use seesaw effectively. Can we share/post/communicate with our families?

How to use devices properly - seesaw, nessy, epic and any other apps.