Resources for kaiako
Sometimes it can be hard to find time to take care of our own wellbeing among all the busyness that comes with our mahi. Here we've pulled together a few of our favourite (and manageable) ways to give our wellbeing an iti boost
Kaiako wellbeing
It can be hard to support tamariki when they say things like "You are not my best friend" or “you’re not coming to my party”. Here we've got a few strategies and ideas to support in these tricky moments and thereafter.
Supporting tamariki with comments like ‘you’re not my friend’
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We know that supporting neurodiverse tamariki—especially those with FASD or similar neurodevelopmental needs—can sometimes feel tricky. Whether it's challenges with memory, focus, planning, or social connections, it can be hard to know what’s going on, and what to do next.
How to Succeed Differently
Got a newsletter or whÄnau page? We’ve made it easy to copy and paste some content in. You can add these in weekly or as your pÄnui comes out, or use them as email messages to whÄnau who you’re noticing have higher absences.
Tackling Absences Together
A collection of handouts for whÄnau that introduce ideas and concepts that support tamariki development, including taking a strengths-based approach and the importance of play
Handouts for whÄnau
A set of four posters that share phrases you and your tamariki can practice and learn together throughout Te Wiki o te Reo MÄori.
Te Wiki o te Reo MÄori posters
Supporting tamariki with predictable routines helps them feel secure, confident, and ready for a bright, manahau (joy-filled) day!
The importance of a good routine
It’s hard to acknowledge the end of the school year brings a mix of feelings for kaiako. There’s the familiar rhythm of winding things down, the rush to get everything finished, and then that quieter moment when you realise you’re about to farewell tamariki you’ve genuinely enjoyed.
Holding haere rÄ with care
