Parent links

Below are some links you can use with your child to spark curiosity, engage with learning and create some positive family time.

Audible – Free online audio books

BBC Bitesize – Reading, writing and grammar: interactive activities.

CS Unplugged – Learn computer science basics away from the screen with these activities you can do at home

David Walliams – Free audio book everyday for 30 days

Georgia Aquarium – Live webcams and learning activities

Home Learning TV/Papa Kāinga TV – Information and a daily schedule of what is available

Jump Jam – Get some exercise and join in with these jump jams

Kauwhatareo -Resources in Te Reo Māori

Kath Bee – Daily bedtime story and song

Learning From Home – A site with links to a variety of learning areas – Ministry of Education

Learning Links – Links for a variety of ages and learning areas. Created by local teachers – Waimea Kahui Ako

Mr Science – Fun science live online each day at 11am

Museum Tours – 12 famous museums virtual tours

Online Safety Information – Notes from our Kahui Ako parent evening

PicLits – Choose a motivational picture and then drag and drop words onto it to create your writing.

Ranzau Parents – The purpose of this blog is to provide a resource for our parents and community to enhance and support student learning at home.

Science Bob – Hands on learning with science

Scholastic – Story starter ideas

Sparklers – Fun wellbeing activities to support whānau to look after their wellbeing and feel good.

STEAM – 12 design challenges you can do at home.

Te Reo Club – Online games to help learn te reo māori

Waiata – Learn some waiata via Māori TV on demand.

Year 1 – Reading, Writing and Maths

Year 2 – Reading, Writing and Maths

Year 3 – Reading, Writing and Maths

Year 4 – Reading, Writing and Maths

Year 5 – Reading, Writing and Maths

Year 6 – Reading, Writing and Maths