Learning @ Home

Online tools we use
at/for school

Apps:

(mainly apple as Ipads at school)

SeeSaw
Google Tools
Education Perfect (Te Reo)
Maths Slide
Kahoot
Scratch Junior

Tupu Apps:

MOE Reading apps (the ones for younger children)
Maths slide: tens & ones
Maths slide: add & subtract

Websites:

(login required) (Yr 1-4)

KNS Library with links to free e-reading and e-audio

Learning Support tools:

Team's pages incl

teachers' emails:

Tupu

Whanake
Whānui
Māia

Link to all teaching staff.

Online safety information for parents
can be found
here
(MOE and Network 4 Learning)
and
here
(Netsafe).

Other Information / Resources

From the Library Desk:

Become a Wellington City Library member to access many e-resources including audiobooks and movies:

You can join now online to access their e-Library resources for children.

Tips for students learning at home

Establish Routines.

It can be helpful to keep to a schedule and your family can help with that. This way you have a balance and everyone in the house is taken care of. By setting aside the same time each day you can stay on-track and we all need rest, too, so if your family decides to do something different altogether, that is fine too.

Find a good work space.

Find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted. It can be helpful to sit near someone else who is working in a focussed way. If you have siblings, agree who can access technology when, before everyone starts their day.

Check for messages from your teacher.

Start your day by checking your email, seesaw, google classroom, etc. Try not to get overwhelmed by emails and messages. Switch off any automatic notifications like the incoming email bing that might distract you.

Make time for quiet and reflection.

Everyone needs down time to reflect and relax. This lockdown may be difficult in unexpected ways. Talk to someone if you are feeling overwhelmed.

Exercise.

Exercise not only makes you healthier, it can make you happier and help you concentrate. Put time aside each day to move around.

Use Tech as a Tool - don’t spend your whole day in front of a device

It’s easy to get distracted by games or YouTube. Make sure to use it as a tool, not just a source of entertainment.

Remember to be kind when you chat or post anything.

Take extra care to be kind and respectful on chat and commenting. On digital platforms it is difficult for others to read your tone, and comments and posts made in the heat of the moment live for far longer than words spoken in person. If you find yourself in a challenging situation, reach out to a trusted adult for help. Be kind and caring.

Interesting and Fun Sites

MOE

If children and whānau are interested in other curriculum content, some excellent resources have been developed by the Ministry of Education, and can be found here