Teacher Resources

Teaching Resources

We have a number of resources available.  Some can be downloaded others can be purchased from our online shop

For Each and Every Child - He Taonga Tonu te Tamariki

A bilingual picture book explaining the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, in child friendly language and illustrated by notable New Zealand artists. Purchase the book or download Teacher Support Materials produced in collaboration with Learning Media, aimed at levels 1 - 4.

UNICEF fair Play

A social inquiry unit based on the benefits of Fair Play in formal and informal play situations, ideal for building a fair and cooperative classroom and playground ethos. Students will think critically about why we have rules and how rules affect our lives.  They will investigate the conept of Fair Play and how Fair Play can realise the right to play and be included for all children.
UNICEF Fair Play Social Inquiry Unit Level 4 PDF

Tuvalu - sunshine and Sea water

A state of emergency has been declared in Tuvalu due to a severe water shortage.  Sunshine and Sea Water explains what the water shortage means to the people of Tuvalu, and looks at how UNICEF is helping to bring relief to the people.
Watch the short video 'Tuvalu - Islands on the frontline of climate change'
Sunshine and Sea Water - Every Child has the Right to Fresh Water PDF Level 4

See Me, Hear Me

A photo essay for young people in Aotearoa New Zealand, Yr 9 & 10 Social Studies. This resource is linked to the 2011 General Elections and investigates democracy, and the way young New Zealander's can access their democratic right to a say on issues that are important to them.
 Photo Essay Lessons & Activties (PDF) 
 Unit Plan Level 4-5 (PDF)
 Teacher's Plan (PDF)  Democracy in New Zealand (PPT)

The Children's Famine Information and Activities

Firdoze's Story - The Right to Life Activity Sheet Level 4
School in the Dadaab Refugee Camps Activity Sheet Level 4
 Understanding the Famine ppt Primary

 About the Famine ppt Secondary  

Child Poverty

A resource for Geography Teachers on Disparities in Development Between Countries.  Assists in teaching Geography Achievement Standard 2.3.
Child Poverty Resource
Child Poverty Graphs
Poverty, HIV & Conflict Graphs
World Map Outline

Case Studies and Activity Sheets

 The Life of a Child Rights Worker
 The Right to Survival
 The Right to Participation
 The Right to Special Help
 The Right to an Education
 Education for Street Children in Brazil