In this section you will find links to resources, websites and articles that will help you gain more understanding around movement, play, physical activity and the importance of it for children’s (aged 0-12 years) development.

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Physical Education Resources

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These two books have been designed by experienced physical education teachers to…

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Physical Literacy - Sport Wales

Sport Wales is quite a way down the path to developing a…

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Lets See How the Adults like It!

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A group of adults get to experience what it is like to…

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More Play, Less Classroom

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For years we’ve been hearing that many schools have cut back —…

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Should I let my child take risks?

Article

We came across this great article written by a self-confessed over-protective mother.…

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The importance of Risky Play for Children's Development

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“Risky play is a form of play that is thrilling and involves…

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Junior Fundamental Movement Skills Resource

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This resource is aimed at the junior school and includes lots of fun…

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S.K.I.P

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Strategies with Kids | Information for Parents

A great website with loads of…

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MoveWell Resource

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MoveWell is a new resource to assist teachers, kaiako and others who…

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Sport New Zealand's Physical Literacy Approach

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The Sport NZ physical literacy approach takes a holistic view of the…

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Age and Stage Development

Often as parents we want to know what our children should be…

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Funding Options for Schools

We have put together a document showing all the funders that schools can…

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Kai and Hauora

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This resource includes fun whānau activities to help tamariki learn about food…

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Health and PE - TKI Website

Website

Take a look at the newly refreshed Health and Physical Education TKI…

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Ministry of Health

Website

Information and support to help you through pregnancy, labour and birth, and…

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Tākai

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Kia matua rautia

Parenting information and resources for whānau supporters, including articles, activities…

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Brainwave Trust

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Brainwave Trust share knowledge about the critical importance of the first thousand…

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Play Stencils

General Play Stencil Information

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Stencil Inspiration

More Stencil Inspiration

Paint and Preparation Information

Chalk…

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Developing Fundamental Movement Skills

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The ‘Developing Fundamental Movement Skills’ resource uses play and simple activities to…

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Active Movement Videos

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Watch and learn from Sport New Zealand's Active Movement Advisor Gill Connell.…