Spotlights

for Inspiration

We put the Spotlight on ākonga, environmental education providers and communities who are working together to solve local issues. Seasonal collections of resources are also highlighted here.

Compost Calculations: Algebra and Measurement in Action

Maths Curriculum Series with activities and resources to support rich tasks for measurement and algebra at primary and intermediate.

Compost Calculations: Algebra and Measurement in Action

Compost Calculations: Algebra and Measurement in Action

Maths Curriculum Series with activities and resources to support rich tasks for measurement and algebra at primary and intermediate.

Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Aotearoa-wide
August 11, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
maths mathematics measure garden worm vegetables
Nature Books: Storytelling, Curiosity & Empathy

We explore ways you can use pukapuka to strengthen environmental learning, including discussions with Aotearoa authors & illustrators.

Nature Books: Storytelling, Curiosity & Empathy

Nature Books: Storytelling, Curiosity & Empathy

We explore ways you can use pukapuka to strengthen environmental learning, including discussions with Aotearoa authors & illustrators.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moana | Marine, Coast
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Aotearoa-wide
August 2, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
Climate Education: A Teacher's Perspective

Teacher Angie Rayner shares her story, with authentic learning, curriculum links, empowered students and community action.

Climate Education: A Teacher's Perspective

Climate Education: A Teacher's Perspective

Teacher Angie Rayner shares her story, with authentic learning, curriculum links, empowered students and community action.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Waitaha | Canterbury
August 1, 2025
Waitaha | Canterbury
climate change carbon action curriculum maths literacy teacher intermediate
Exploring Biodiversity through Statistics Investigations

Maths Curriculum Series: Ideas and resources to use your school grounds and local green spaces as projects for statistics learning.

Exploring Biodiversity through Statistics Investigations

Exploring Biodiversity through Statistics Investigations

Maths Curriculum Series: Ideas and resources to use your school grounds and local green spaces as projects for statistics learning.

Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Hauora | Nature Connection
Aotearoa-wide
July 31, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
bird birds maths tally chart graph data stats insect insects bug bugs plant plants weed pest pests weeds predator predators action inquiry
Young People's Voices in Community Decision Making

This article by educator Sian Carvell explores the importance of children and young peoples' rights in climate education and action.

Young People's Voices in Community Decision Making

Young People's Voices in Community Decision Making

This article by educator Sian Carvell explores the importance of children and young peoples' rights in climate education and action.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Aotearoa-wide
July 30, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
council local government climate change action student child children advocate advocacy right rights submission consultation
Nature Connection for Aotearoa Educators

Build your understanding and practice of nature connection, with examples from Aotearoa, research and activities for different ages.

Nature Connection for Aotearoa Educators

Nature Connection for Aotearoa Educators

Build your understanding and practice of nature connection, with examples from Aotearoa, research and activities for different ages.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Whenua | Land, Soil
Aotearoa-wide
July 29, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
taiao worldview relationship relational pld connectedness
Measuring the Mighty: Maths Adventures in Kauri Education

Waikato schools learn key maths concepts through rich tasks related to their local forest and grounds, building skills and values.

Measuring the Mighty: Maths Adventures in Kauri Education

Measuring the Mighty: Maths Adventures in Kauri Education

Waikato schools learn key maths concepts through rich tasks related to their local forest and grounds, building skills and values.

Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Hauora | Nature Connection
Whenua | Land, Soil
Waikato
July 28, 2025
Waikato
math mathematics geometry measure measurement number radius height rich task tree trees biosecurity action kaitiaki kaitiakitanga science
Tackling Microplastics with Citizen Science

Case studies from Tāmaki Makaurau and Wānaka, highlighting projects investigating coastal and freshwater plastic pollution.

Tackling Microplastics with Citizen Science

Tackling Microplastics with Citizen Science

Case studies from Tāmaki Makaurau and Wānaka, highlighting projects investigating coastal and freshwater plastic pollution.

Moana | Marine, Coast
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Waimāori | Freshwater, Wetlands
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
July 28, 2025
Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland
plastic pollution stem drain drains stormwater wastewater research
Te Waka a Māui: A Climate Education Journey

Will Stovall, Climate Change Learning Facilitator, Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Māui shares his learning, highlights and impact on students.

Te Waka a Māui: A Climate Education Journey

Te Waka a Māui: A Climate Education Journey

Will Stovall, Climate Change Learning Facilitator, Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Māui shares his learning, highlights and impact on students.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka | Top of the South Island
July 27, 2025
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka | Top of the South Island
climate change emissions agency action young leaders tasman nelson
Rākau | Trees in our Learning Spaces

Explore resources & events that support ākonga and the wider community to learn about and strengthen their relationships with trees.

Rākau | Trees in our Learning Spaces

Rākau | Trees in our Learning Spaces

Explore resources & events that support ākonga and the wider community to learn about and strengthen their relationships with trees.

Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
July 27, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Notice the signs of spring, plant for bees, and protect nesting birds with these resources to support seasonal learning in kōanga.

Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Notice the signs of spring, plant for bees, and protect nesting birds with these resources to support seasonal learning in kōanga.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
July 26, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
bees birds seeds sunflowers maramataka pollinators
Technology Curriculum: Designing for Sustainability

Explore the links between technology learning and environmental education, with case studies, resources & teacher support from TENZ.

Technology Curriculum: Designing for Sustainability

Technology Curriculum: Designing for Sustainability

Explore the links between technology learning and environmental education, with case studies, resources & teacher support from TENZ.

Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
July 25, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
materials textiles food cooking design plan create make stem digital computers innovation pld upcyling reusing ncea
Hangarau: Sustainable, Relational Practice

Explore ideas and resources from Hangarau, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, that emphasise environmental and sustainability contexts.

Hangarau: Sustainable, Relational Practice

Hangarau: Sustainable, Relational Practice

Explore ideas and resources from Hangarau, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, that emphasise environmental and sustainability contexts.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Whenua | Land, Soil
Aotearoa-wide
July 24, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
marautanga Māori kura technology design food biotechnology
Eco-Building: Muddy Feet and Creative Minds

Explore stories, ideas and resources from Enviroschools across the country who are designing and building with nature in mind.

Eco-Building: Muddy Feet and Creative Minds

Eco-Building: Muddy Feet and Creative Minds

Explore stories, ideas and resources from Enviroschools across the country who are designing and building with nature in mind.

Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Whenua | Land, Soil
Aotearoa-wide
July 23, 2025
Aotearoa-wide
house build design cob renewable natural hut outdoor classroom mud enviroschool
Te Kauwhata Community Compost Hub

Para Kore support primary school ākonga in the Waikato to establish this successful example of community collaboration and education.

Te Kauwhata Community Compost Hub

Te Kauwhata Community Compost Hub

Para Kore support primary school ākonga in the Waikato to establish this successful example of community collaboration and education.

Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Whenua | Land, Soil
Waikato
July 23, 2025
Waikato
compost soil carbon garden primary microbes matauranga mātauranga
No results found! Please try again.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Back to top button