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Helping tamariki when times are tough (staging)

Well, if there's ever been a time that's out of the ordinary, this is it. To provide parents and whānau with some simple wellbeing tools and ideas, we've created Sparklers At Home. Here you'll find everything from how to talk to kids about Covid-19, to simple ideas for staying grounded, feeling good, and juggling home work and learning, during our (rather long!) rāhui.

We’re imagining you may be feeling a bit all over the place right now, which is more than all right. Despite everything that is unravelling and the ever changing nature of the situation we are having to work through, you're proving once again that you've got our tamariki totally covered!

Aroha nui and take care, The Sparklers Team

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Sparklers at Home
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“We’re LOVING the fab activities! Our tamariki are enjoying learning about their brain and how they have the power to change it. It really ties in with our growth mindset statements.”
- Christchurch teacher
“There is no one child who doesn’t benefit from Sparklers.”
- Tamara Bell, principal at Southbridge School
“I think it’s really important, with so many stressors that our children have to face, that if they have these little skills now, that we just build on every day, that they do have these skills that they can take with them throughout their lives.”
- Kelly Sheppard, teacher at Shirley Primary
“I love the simplicity of Sparklers. It’s all there; it tells you what to do and anyone can use it. The activities are really hands on – they’re not just things for the children to listen to, they’re things the children can actually do and enjoy.”
- Kerri Narbey, teacher at Kaiapoi Borough School
“We got really positive change initially, but what was really cool was that they started a revolution and encouraged us to look at alternative ways to help get them ready for learning.”
- Tamara Bell, principal at Southbridge School
“The activities feel nice and calm us down.”
- Year 5 student, Christchurch
“Made me feel AWESOME!”
- Chisnallwood student (feedback on the Compliment Poster activity)
“Our tamariki really enjoy the activities. They build cultural confidence and pride, while helping tamariki get into a great headspace for learning.”
- Bernice Swain, Teacher at Haeata Community Campus
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