Kākano Kids
In School Nature Programme
Kākano Kids - planting the seed for tamariki to connect with, learn in and develop a love of te taiao, nature.
Poipoia te kakano kia puawhai - nurture the seed and it will blossom
The Kākano Kids Nature Education Programme inspires the connection between tamariki and te taiao, nature. A connection that strongly supports wellbeing, curriculum learning and a love of nature leading to care and kaitiakitanga.
Through two to three* in-school sessions across the term we introduce, engage and inspire ākonga through hands-on experiences in nature at school. While at the same time showing kaiako how easy it can be to use nature as their classroom and co-teacher.
The programme is designed to be easily continued using the curriculum-linked Nature Everyday Resource, for the greatest benefit to tamariki and teachers.
Kākano Kids is perfect for primary school years 1-6
Do you have a year 7 or older class? Contact Kathy about our senior sessions with a focus on holistic wellbeing and belonging.
Funding is available - contact Kathy to discuss options, and or pricing.
In-School Sessions
The Kākano Kids Programme includes:
Two or three in-school sessions, between 1-1.5 hours duration scheduled across the term.
*Programme can be adapted to suit your timetable and needs, for example delivered in one or two longer sessions in the same day or across term.
Facilitated by experienced nature educators in your school green spaces.
Hands-on, creative and adventurous nature experiences to engage and inspire ākonga and show kaiako how easy is to use the programme after the in-school sessions.
Each experience links to and integrates multiple areas of the New Zealand Curriculum including Key Competencies, Values, Principles and Learning Areas.
Te reo and tikanga Māori are integrated into all aspects of the programme.
A printed copy of the Nature Everyday Resource so kaiako can continue to use the programme after the in-school sessions.
A printed copy of the Educators Guide with additional resources.
Ongoing Support via email and private Facebook group.
Everything needed to use nature as your classroom and support ākonga wellbeing, curriculum learning, growth and development.
Printed Resource Kit
Classroom kaiako, teachers will receive a printed copy of the Nature Everyday Resource, and Guidebook. The Resource makes it easy to get ākonga, learners connecting with and learning in nature after the direct delivery of the programme.
The Resource includes:
50 card Nature Everyday set, a new nature experience on each card
Educators Guide with links to additional resources and support materials
The Nature Everyday Resource is easy to use, simply pick a card from the set and head outside - each card has a fun, fascinating and easy to follow nature experience that kids love and learn from.
Each experience is designed to take around 30 minutes, but can easily be extended by the tamariki through nature play and exploration, or by the kaiako. Some extension experiences are included.
Each Nature Everyday experience links with and integrates multiple areas of the New Zealand Curriculum including Key Competencies, Values, Principles and Learning Areas. Using the Nature Everyday resource promotes curiosity, creativity, a sense of calm and connection for tamariki and teachers alike.
Additional seasonally themed resource sets are available.
The Kākano Kids Nature Education Programme and Nature Everyday Resource has been designed and is delivered by Kathy Broadhead MEd, PGDipT, BSc - founder and lead educator at Nature Library. Kathy runs Nature Kids (Nature School and Holiday Programme) in the Bay of Plenty and Nature Education Training (online and in-person). Kathy is a qualified and experienced environmental educator with over 20 years working in education roles in New Zealand and abroad. You can read more here: Our Story
Need more inspiration? Click here to read about the Benefits of Nature Education
The Kākano Kids Nature Education Programme
2-3 in-school sessions, each 1-1.5 hours duration scheduled across the term
Printed Curriculum-Linked Resource Kit the complete 50-card Nature Everyday set
Printed Educators’ Guide with links to additional resources folder and support materials
Gain the confidence use nature as your classroom to support tamariki wellbeing, curriculum learning, personal growth and development
Ongoing Support via email and private Facebook group with regular live chats