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.

Connecting to Place, Mātauranga Māori and Histories

Engage with stories, resources and programmes to support local curriculum, with a focus on connection and care for te taiao.

Connecting to Place, Mātauranga Māori and Histories

Connecting to Place, Mātauranga Māori and Histories

Engage with stories, resources and programmes to support local curriculum, with a focus on connection and care for te taiao.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
September 1, 2023
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
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
August 31, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Learning with Te Taiao | Nature

Watch engaging videos from ECE, primary and secondary teachers, sharing stories and advice to connect ākonga with nature and place.

Learning with Te Taiao | Nature

Learning with Te Taiao | Nature

Watch engaging videos from ECE, primary and secondary teachers, sharing stories and advice to connect ākonga with nature and place.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
August 30, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Collaboration between Enviroschools, students and Porirua City Council produces benefits for ākonga, community and the environment.

Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Collaboration between Enviroschools, students and Porirua City Council produces benefits for ākonga, community and the environment.

Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui | Wellington Region
August 29, 2023
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui | Wellington Region
Street Art: Children’s Voices and Climate Action

Inspiring stories from Ōtautahi schools, highlighting the importance of arts, student agency and wellbeing in climate learning.

Street Art: Children’s Voices and Climate Action

Street Art: Children’s Voices and Climate Action

Inspiring stories from Ōtautahi schools, highlighting the importance of arts, student agency and wellbeing in climate learning.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Waitaha | Canterbury
August 27, 2023
Waitaha | Canterbury
Secondary Education: Inspiration and Support

Explore stories, resources and programmes that support sustainability and place-based learning in secondary schools and kura.

Secondary Education: Inspiration and Support

Secondary Education: Inspiration and Support

Explore stories, resources and programmes that support sustainability and place-based learning in secondary schools and kura.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moana | Marine, Coast
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Aotearoa-wide
August 26, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
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Getting Students Outside, Connecting Science with Place

Bianca Woyak discusses the place-based, outdoor projects that are engaging ākonga at Burnside Primary School.

Getting Students Outside, Connecting Science with Place

Getting Students Outside, Connecting Science with Place

Bianca Woyak discusses the place-based, outdoor projects that are engaging ākonga at Burnside Primary School.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Waitaha | Canterbury
August 25, 2023
Waitaha | Canterbury
Nature Books to Love and Share

We explore ways you can use pukapuka with ākonga, including our favourite nature storybooks from Aotearoa and overseas.

Nature Books to Love and Share

Nature Books to Love and Share

We explore ways you can use pukapuka with ākonga, including our favourite nature storybooks from Aotearoa and overseas.

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Aotearoa-wide
August 24, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
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
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
August 22, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Adopt Your Local Park

Learn about programmes and resources that can support you and your students to explore and care for your local park or reserve.

Adopt Your Local Park

Adopt Your Local Park

Learn about programmes and resources that can support you and your students to explore and care for your local park or reserve.

Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Hauora | Nature Connection
Aotearoa-wide
August 20, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Explore teaching resources, articles and videos to help support learning, wellbeing and actions in our climate-changed communities.

Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Explore teaching resources, articles and videos to help support learning, wellbeing and actions in our climate-changed communities.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Aotearoa-wide
August 18, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Matariki, Environment and Wellbeing

Resources and articles that support celebration and learning about Matariki, with links to our natural environment and wellbeing.

Matariki, Environment and Wellbeing

Matariki, Environment and Wellbeing

Resources and articles that support celebration and learning about Matariki, with links to our natural environment and wellbeing.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Hauora | Nature Connection
Aotearoa-wide
August 15, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
Linkwater Students Leading Change

Students talk about their inquiry learning and projects that have evolved from their curiosity and care for the local environment.

Linkwater Students Leading Change

Linkwater Students Leading Change

Students talk about their inquiry learning and projects that have evolved from their curiosity and care for the local environment.

Moana | Marine, Coast
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka | Top of the South Island
August 10, 2023
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka | Top of the South Island
Aparima College Garden: Community Connections

This Enviroschool is empowering students with authentic opportunities to connect with their local environment and community.

Aparima College Garden: Community Connections

Aparima College Garden: Community Connections

This Enviroschool is empowering students with authentic opportunities to connect with their local environment and community.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Whenua | Land, Soil
Murihiku | Southland
August 8, 2023
Murihiku | Southland
Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek in March with these engaging resources and tools for connecting ākonga with our oceans, beaches and estuaries.

Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek in March with these engaging resources and tools for connecting ākonga with our oceans, beaches and estuaries.

Moana | Marine, Coast
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
July 31, 2023
Aotearoa-wide
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