Painting Rocks
Another activity you can try at home….rock painting! Have a look in the garage or in the shed and see if you have any old paint. You may be able to mix it to change the colour (or try food … Continue reading
Emilys class
Les Mills – Born To Move!
Why not watch the 20 minute kids workout on TVNZ2 from 3:00-3:20 each day! Or watch in on TVNZ OnDemand. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/les-mills-born-to-move Born to move helps children experience the joy and vitality of moving to music, combining fun and fitness in … Continue reading
Together at home #07
Orca are at the top of the food chain in Northland’s sun-kissed harbours. BELOW ARE SOME talking points and activities to pass the time, all relating to today’s video. TALKING POINTS Discuss the ideas presented in the Northland video with your family—at … Continue reading
Together at home #06
Let’s learn about birds that fly underwater… BELOW ARE SOME talking points and activities to pass the time, all relating to today’s story. TALKING POINTS Discuss the ideas presented in the penguin story with your family—at home or over video conferencing. Find … Continue reading
Together at home #05
THE THING ABOUT BUMBLEBEES… Bumblebees don’t make honey. And they hibernate in a nest! Let’s learn about them… BELOW ARE SOME talking points and activities to pass the time, all relating to today’s story. TALKING POINTS Discuss the ideas presented in … Continue reading
Making playdough
This is a bit of fun to do with your kids while on holiday! We had just enough salt in the cupboard… You need: 1 Cup flour 1/2 Cup Salt 1/2 Cup Water. 1. Measure the ingredient and mix in … Continue reading
Together at home #04
Learn about the kākāpō… In a land renowned for its unusual birds, the kākāpō—a giant flightless nocturnal parrot with a bizarre breeding system—has to be one of the strangest. Although it has been lingering perilously close to extinction … Continue reading
Together at home #03
Let’s go to Stewart Island! Little Blue Penguins run the gauntlet to escape great white sharks—but they’re not the only species flirting with death on New Zealand’s famous Stewart Island. Watch the video! … Continue reading
Together at home #02
Lizards anonymous Many of our skinks and geckos are so new to science that they don’t even have names. Much of what we do know about our lizards is thanks to an amateur herpetologist from Invercargill with no … Continue reading
Together at home #01
Every day of this lock-down New Zealand Geographic will send a story or a video that can be shared among your family. The first one is below, and with it some talking points to fill our days at home together. … Continue reading
