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Building a Safe, Happy Classroom
The Kia Kaha Curriculum for Junior Primary
(school years 0-3)

This curriculum package consist of:

  • A Teaching Guide
  • Photo pack Families
  • Photo Pack Choices
  • Picture Sequence Cards
  • Story Lion Heart
  • Story A Special Friend
  • Poster The Helping Tree
  • Kia Kaha in Your School — a working booklet
  • Pamphlet

The Teaching Guide contains a range of interactive activities for the classroom, divided into those suitable for years 0-1 and those for years 2-3. Each activity has its own learning outcomes.

Cover of teaching guide The activities are organised into 6 Modules:

Module 1 — The Same but Different

Children describe special things about themselves and others, and find out about similarities and differences between peers, and families.

Module 2 — A Happy, Safe Classroom

Children identify acceptable ways of behaving and practise sharing and co-operation in the classroom.

Module 3 — Let's all be Friends

Children find out about bullying and identify safe places to play.

Module 4 — I have Choices

Children identify choices that they can make and think of the consequences of these.

Module 5 — Helping Hands

Children explore who and how to ask for help, and find ways to help each other.

Module 6 — We have made a Difference

Children practise playing and working co-operatively with peers, older students and family.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to take part in classroom sessions and to help with home activities.

The following messages may become part of children's thinking as they work through the programme.

Messages

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  • I can say how I feel.

  • I'm proud to be me.

  • I know what bullying is and that it's wrong.

  • Bullies get into trouble.

  • I don't bully.

  • I know what I can do if I get bullied.

  • I can help others who are being bullied.

  • I know where to get help.

  • I know what good behaviour is.

  • Good behaviour is rewarded.

  • I enjoy coming to school.

  • I feel safe and want others to feel safe too.

  • I have choices.

  • I can make good choices.

  • We are all special.

  • I care about other people.

  • My feelings can help me keep safe.

  • It's good to take turns.

  • Listen and think before you speak.

Kia Kaha

 
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