NEW RESOURCES

 

The Language of Art  Inquiry-Based Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings    By Ann Pelo

“If you are an Early Childhood teacher intrigued by the Reggio approach but without expertise, support, or extra resources, this is the book for you.  Pelo shares a wealth of examples of how teachers with no art background can invent ways to deepen children’s learning with different art media to represent their ideas” -Margie Carter

* Advice on setting up a studio space for art and inquiry in your early childhood classroom or at home.

* Suggestions for documenting children's developing fluency with art media.

*Guidelines as a tool for investigation.

 

 

The Aunties Three     By Nick Bland

Don’t fart or burp or sniffle or sneeze.  Remember your ‘thank you’ and practice your ‘please’.  Speak when you’re spoken to, never before take a deep breath and open the door…… IF YOU DARE!

The illustrations in this book are gorgeous and will make you smile.  It would be a wonderful addition to your library and is brilliant to read out loud to children of all ages.

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I’m NOT Stupid, Lazy or Dumb                                                                         Aspects of Specific Learning Disabilities  By Lois Wells

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Lois Wells has written I’m NOT stupid, lazy or dumb to make a positive difference for people with learning disabilities – young and old – and those working with them.  Lois Wells says in the preface: “Because of the devastating effect learning disabilities can have on sufferers, family and society in general, it is an exceedingly important area of need

It is essential that much more is known about this subject by teachers, parents and the general public – and this book fills in many of the gaps in understanding.

 

 

Hetty’s Day Out    By Pamela Allen

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We have another wonderful book by New Zealand author Pamela Allen.  One morning Hetty wakes up, squeezes through her cat door and goes to visit all the people in the town…They all have something special for Hetty, baked beans, pork pies, lamb chops and that's only the beginning!  How will Hetty fit through her cat door when she gets home?

Maori Language Week

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori

Manaakitanga   tia te reo 2011

 

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Stolen Girl – Trina Saffioti & Norma MacDonald

Click here for stolen generation  education kit

From the early 1900s through to the late 1960s it was Government policy in Australia to remove Aboriginal Children from their families.  These children are known today as the stolen generation.  The children were taken to government, religious or welfare institutions all over Australia – sadly many children never saw their families again. Over 100,000 aboriginal children were separated from their families.  In 2008 in the spirit of reconciliation, Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, apologised on behalf of the Australian Government to the people of the stolen generation and their families.  A beautiful and thought provoking book that has to be read.

 

Rethinking Play & Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education

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Bringing together a collection of chapters from international experts in the field of early childhood education, this book seeks to explore how play in the early years is valued as a means of learning.  With international appeal and relevance, this book will be of interest to students taking undergraduate, masters and doctoral courses in early childhood education, childhood and education studies as well as academic teachers and researchers, policy makers and international agencies working with young children.  A great resource for our Early Childhood students.

 

 

Matariki

 

Matariki – Maori New Year   

In a physical sense, Matariki is a cluster of seven stars within the constellation Taurus (in fact  Matariki is actually made up of several hundred stars but only seven of them can be seen with the naked eye).  The word Matariki means ‘little eyes’ or ‘eyes of gold’.Towards the end of May, the seven stars sink below the horizon and disappear from New Zealand's night sky – but not for long.  Keep a close eye on the sky in June, you may be lucky enough to see Matariki return.

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The Very Bad Book – Andy Griffiths

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The inside cover of this book says it all…

This book contains nothing but very bad stories, very bad drawings, very bad poems, very bad cartoons, and very bad riddles about very bad characters doing very bad things. 

It is a very bad book!

(But an hilarious one)! Kids will love it!

 

Sticks and Stones – Jack Zipes

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This book will not only make you think about Children’s Literature, it may also offer an alternative view point for you to ponder.

From Slovenly Peter to Harry Potter, Jack Zipes raises the stakes for everyone who cares about children's literature and culture

An intelligent and thought-provoking must read

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All my friends are dead – By Avery Monsen & Jory John

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All my friends are dead is probably one of the funniest and saddest books you will read this year….for those of you with a sense of humour that is.  A simple book with amusing illustrations, it will make you smile at the turn of each page.  Definitely worth a read today!

 

 

 

Inside Stories – A History of the New Zealand Housewife 1890-1975     By Frances Walsh

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A beautifully written and illustrated book that will be perfect on the coffee table or in your own kitchen.  A wonderful look back at the cooking, cleaning, decorating, sewing, mothering and of course playing the ‘perfect wife’, the tales of being a New Zealand housewife from 1890 thru 1975.  Inside Stories delves into the lives of housewives and will bring back memories of watching our mothers and grandmothers in their kitchens.