How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It was such a fun and exciting way to learn about New Zealand History and with the different items and the relevance to the events on the news this made it all the more authentic for the class. I was able to observe another teacher during this with her cl

“Once again it was thoroughly engaging for the class. We are in the process of putting up the display in our corridor with the first encounter. The class loved the Guess Who and the different items - although somewhere the paintbrush appears to have got lost! Thank you as always School Kit for your fantastic resources and original and engaging way to help teachers to bring to life the stories.”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I studied New Zealand history at university but now I have a more well-rounded view of what really happened, from all perspectives. I have always believed that teaching history is so, so important in primary school classrooms and will continue to use this

“A really insightful look into different perspectives. The class were able to carry the thinking on into other aspects of their lives as well as having a better understanding of New Zealand's ";real"; history (as one of the children put it). As usual the resources that came with the kit engaged the children well beyond what a usual unit would do. I love the way that my classes look forward to delving into then each day.”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? With resources like this, it is a lot easier to teach this topic. It shows us the different views that groups of people had.

“This kit was fantastic and allowed my students to understand a range perspectives which was great learning for them. We incorporated some drama activities with the students in role and this worked really well to broaden their understanding of NZ history.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Using drama and role play was the way my students really engaged with the topic and I could tell from their passion for their characters that they really understood what their character was feeling and believed what they were doing.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? The kit really enabled me to demonstrate how one event could have so many perspectives but also the implications that these could have on future generations. Was a real eye opener and I also learnt a lot myself.

“We absolutely loved this kit and it integrated perfectly into our Term inquiry. We spent a lot of time role playing and debating each character’s point of view. A valuable resource that I would use again.”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I feel I have always had a pretty balanced way of teaching NZ history (looking at things from both British and Maori perspectives) The tools were really helpful and definitely gave a very good insight into the life and the belief systems of the time.

“I thought this was an excellent resource. We used it as part of our inquiry and reading programme. The cards, map and objects were a fantastic way of teaching the students empathy and to look at a situation from multiple perspectives.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? By introducing the different characters. As students became familiar with where characters were from and their surroundings-then the interactions between the two cultures could be discussed. Also the actual items were a powerful way to illustrate dif

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has given me a deeper understanding that there a more than one ways of looking at any situation that is written about in history!

“The authentic props and colourful cards really made for a realistic experience with this historical event. Because I teach year 4 and 5 students they found the research side a little difficult and I needed to support them in this. However, the teachers guide helped me to stay on track and keep it focused in the right direction. Thanks for the videos as well as they were clear and interesting.”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I have always loved teaching NZ history.

“We still have not quite finished this as our programme has been so ful. My class have really enjoyed working on this. They particularly liked making the connections between the characters and events. I did find some of the instructions a bit confusing.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? They were able to make sense of the fact everyone sees things differently, and make it relevant to their day to day lives. For example, when dealing with playground dramas. Everyone will have a different opinion on what they saw. They could use these fami

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? My perspective hasn't changed. History is always interesting, but it's finding the means of making it relevant and engaging for students. If teaching NZ history was this hands on and engaging for students like this KIT then it would be much easier.

“This was a really great kit to teach; especially being at Mercury Bay Area School. The children were engaged from the very start, and loved listening to the stories in particular. They enjoyed piecing the story back together, and digging deeper to decode what actually happened. The conversations that were had in class were fantastic to hear as students were able to give their own opinions on the story. Piecing out museum exhibition was done by students hand, and again it helped to shape the story. Overall, it was a wonderful resource to use in this part of the country with so many links being made to local curriculum and resources.”

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