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Teachers' Notes: Resources

Print and electronic resources

Other print publications such as the literacy series Junior Journal, the School Journal, the School Journal Story Library, and Choices carry stories and articles on arts-related topics. Please note that many of the resources listed below carry an education price beyond the first entitlement copies, which are distributed free to schools. Some resources may be in schools but are no longer in stock.

Item numbers are indicated for enquiries or ordering.

Enquiries
Wickliffe Ltd
Freephone: 0800 660 662

Orders
Freefax: 0800 660 663
Email: orders@thechair.minedu.govt.nz

Comprehensive resources

Creative Explorer
A CD-ROM for years 7–8 about the arts in New Zealand.
(Item 21239)
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Pasifika role model posters: the arts
Two posters presenting positive Pasifika role models and illustrating dance and drama.
(Item 10694)

Further Pasifika role model posters for music and the visual arts are planned.

Dance

Dancing the Long White Cloud
Two kits of a video and booklet:

  • For teachers of years 1–6
    (Item 10426)
  • For teachers of years 7–10
    (Item 10428)

Wall Charts for Classroom Dance: Years 1–6 and 7–10
Two sets of charts:

  • Levels 1–3
    (Item 10590)
  • Levels 4–5
    (Item 10591)

Ihi FrENZy: The Making of a Dance
Video and booklet on a production involving contemporary and Māori dance for years 9–13
(Item 10665)

Drama

Drama in the Classroom
Video and booklet for teachers of years 1–6 and 7–10.
(Item 10196)

Music

Into Music
Series of handbooks supporting the teaching of music, with an audio CD.

  • Into Music 1: years 1–3
    (Item 24689)
  • Into Music 2: years 4–6
    (Item 26669)
  • Into Music 3: years 7–10
    (Item 27579)

Kiwi Kidsongs
Annual anthology of music for primary schools, presented as an audio CD and teachers' book. The collection anthology includes a dual audio CD.

  • Kiwi Kidsongs 11
    (Item 26588)
  • Kiwi Kidsongs 12
    (Item 10364)
  • Kiwi Kidsongs Collection: Twenty-two Favourite Songs from Kiwi Kidsongs 1–8
    (Item 12584)

The New Zealand National Anthem
14-track audio CD to suit the different qualities of voices at primary and secondary levels.
(Item 10070)

Pasifika Songs
Series of books with audio CD.

  • 'E Au 'Īmene Kūki 'Airani nō Tātou i Aotearoa nei: Cook Islands Songs for years 1–10.
    (Item 10510)
  • Fātuga Fa'asāmoa i Aotearoa: Sāmoan Songs for years 1–8.
    (Item 12822)
  • Hiva, Ta'anga, mo e Himi 'i loto Nu'u Sila: Tongan Songs for years 1–10.
    (Item 10612)

He Waiata Mā te Katoa
Audio CD, song cards, and booklet celebrating the music of Hirini Melbourne for years 1–10.
(Item 27750)

Sweet! A Taste of New Zealand Music
Kit: audio CD, teachers' guide, CD-ROM, and poster for intermediate and secondary classes.
(Item 10551)

Sweet II: Another Taste of New Zealand Music
Kit will be published in late 2003.

The Visual Arts

Exploring the Visual Arts in Years 1–6

  • Painting (Item 12852)
    Poster set (Item 10191)
  • Sculpture (Item 12853)
    Poster set (Item 10192)
  • Printmaking (Item 12936)
    Poster set (Item 10237)
  • Fabric and Fibre (Item 12937)
    Poster set (Item 10238)
  • Design (Item 12932)
    Poster set (Item 10239)

Online resources

The Arts/Ngā Toi Community page on Te Kete Ipurangi
This leads to an abundance of learning materials, links, and references to support the teaching of the arts. It includes sections on What's New and Messages.
http://www.tki.org.nz/e/arts/

The Arts/Ngā Toi Materials page on Te Kete Ipurangi
This leads to collections of material to support the teaching and learning of the arts, including the Unwrapping the Arts collection, and drama materials.
http://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/arts/materials.php

Unwrapping the Arts: practical ideas for classroom teachers
A collection of learning examples for levels 1–5 from The Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum, including:

  • advice on planning and assessment
  • curriculum links
  • teaching and learning materials.

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The Visual Arts

The Secondary Schools Arts Coordinators Project
The main purpose of this Ministry of Education project is to encourage student involvement in the arts by providing opportunities for secondary schools to draw on the wider expertise of artists and performers in the community. Some 310 schools are participating in 2003. The website provides application and contact details. Case studies will be added.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/arts/ssac/index_e.php

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