Children reaping benefits of play-based learning at school
Learning through play is an integral part of child development and many schools have adopted it into their curriculum.
Play-based learning is a pedagogical approach where play is a valued method of learning, different types...
Workload demands at dangerous levels for primary school leaders
Principal Ricardo Fox agrees with the findings of a new survey that shows principals are under a lot of pressure and struggle to find a good work-life balance. He talks to ANNIE GRAHAM-RILEY about the realities of the job.
Kindness should be child’s play – SAFE launches interactive children’s game
SAFE has created an exciting new game on its new Animal Squad website as a tool to help teach young people compassion and empathy.
Play based learning: producing critical, creative and innovative thinkers
STEPHANIE MENZIES enters a plea to bring play back into the classroom.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Science a sore point in the Bay of Plenty
Science is not being taught enough in primary and intermediate schools - something House of Science founder Chris Duggan is working to change.
Teachers’ decision to strike disappointing, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says
It is disappointing that primary teachers and principals have decided so early in negotiations to go on strike, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says.
What every primary teacher should know about vocabulary
In Dr Jannie van Hees’ new book 'What every primary teacher should know about vocabulary' she discusses the importance of building word knowledge.
Faces and spaces: why good transitions matter for children
JUDE BARBACK catches up with Professor Aline-Wendy Dunlop during her visit to New Zealand to discuss her fascinating research project in which she has studied the lives of 150 children for over 14 years, making some compelling conclusions about the impact of early childhood education and transitions.
Late birthday boosts high-school achievement – study
Children born in the later half of each year have a better chance of doing well at high school years later, a new study suggests.
A prize-winning study by University of Canterbury economists Asaad Ali...
Students’ ignorance about money sparks new financial literacy program
Kiwi kids' poor understanding of money sparked the creation of a new online financial literacy program.
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