Resources for the classroom and home
This is a space where we will bring you helpful guides and resources that can be used in at home or in the classroom. This will be a resource bank that will increase over time and will provide ideas for ākonga of all ages.
Our resources
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Sharing abacus skills
An abacus continues to be an invaluable tool for many children who are blind, as learning about number placement and calculations can be done by touch.
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Online songs, stories and activities for young children
This is a link to Caspar Babypants YouTube channel. Caspar makes music for young children and their parents that is simple fantastical stories and sing along songs to enjoy at home and in the car.
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Ballyland
Sonokids Ballyland™ resource for PC and Mac computers is a game for all children, including children with special needs. The design specifically supports playful learning by children who are blind or have low vision.