Connect with nature this term and improve the wellbeing of ākonga and te taiao.
Even when the weather is chilly we can get outside to learn and take action for nature, with events such as Plastic Free July, Conservation Week, Bee Aware month, Bird of the Year and Clean up Week taking place in Term Three.
Click on the bold headings below to access resources, websites and more information about these events.
Holidays and Week 1
Plastic Free July
Find information specific to Aotearoa NZ on the Plastic Free July Aotearoa Facebook page.
Providers who can support your journey to reduce plastic include:
Sustainable Coastlines - Litter Intelligence programme
Week 4
12 - 16 August School Library Week
Find ideas and inspiration in these NZAEE Spotlight articles:
Nature Books: Storytelling, Curiosity and Empathy
English Curriculum for Te Taiao
Week 7
September is Bee Aware Month
Find ideas for learning about bees and more in our Kōanga | Spring Inspiration Spotlight
2 - 8 September Conservation Week
The theme for this year's event is 'taking action for nature' and the DOC website has a fantastic range of conservation education resources.
Week 7 - 8
2 - 15 September Bird of the Year Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau 2024
The dates have been announced and Forest and Bird is seeking campaign managers for this year's competition - a fun project for your class! Check the official website regularly for updates on this year's candidates (current information is still from the 2023 competition).
Week 9
14 - 21 September Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Use the ‘Te Reo Māori’ filter in our Resource Catalogue to find resources that are bilingual or available only in te reo Māori.
20 - 27 September Keep NZ Beautiful Clean Up Week
This annual event starts on World Clean Up Day (Sept 20). You can register your school, centre or group to receive support and resources.
22 September World Rivers Day
Use this international day of awareness as an excuse to explore your local awa or take part in a programme with Whitebait Connection.
Week 10
23 - 29 September Mental Health Awareness Week
Find a range of resources on the Sparklers website, including activities that integrate nature to improve wellbeing for ākonga and kaiako.
