Waiamakariri Libraries created an amazing Māori Language Collection called Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
A range of apps that make using the library easier.
Grab your library card, remember your PIN number and jump right in!
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Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
To assist teachers, Waimakariri Libraries have a feast of resources available to help teachers feed students who are hungry for knowledge.
Story Box Library - Watch and listen to some of your favourite stories being read by Australian and New Zealand storytellers.
Story Box Library Activity of the Month: October - Celebrate World Teachers Day with Miss Kraken
The minute we saw Miss Kraken, we all knew it was going to be a bad year. She's cranky. She's strict. She's just plain … weird. Miss Kraken is definitely not the teacher the kids were hoping for. But she might have a surprise or two up her sleeves.
A hilarious tale of bad behaviour and unexpected consequences. Written, illustrated, and read by Nicki Greenberg.
Celebrate Teachers, with this activity available from Story Box Library linked to the story: Miss Kraken, written, illustrated, and performed by Nicki Greenberg, Published by Allen & Unwin.
Activity 1: Write a Letter to your Teacher
What you need:
* Letter template
* Pen or pencil
* Envelope
● Write a letter to your teacher, letting them know which of their characteristics or actions you are grateful for.
● Place your letter in an envelope and deliver to your teacher
Activity 2: Make a Bubble Print Octopus
* Bubble Wrap
* Paints
* Paint brush or roller
* White pieces of paper
* Scissors
* Sticky tape or stapler
The letter template, and further instructions for the Bubble Print Octopus can be found here
Teachers, students, parents, and caregivers can access hundreds of stories, and activities online, free through Story Box Library with their Waimakariri library card number and PIN.
To access Story Box Library go to our Tamariki/Children's eLibrary, from our Tamariki/Children’s Space, where you will also find more resources that are relevant to preschool, and primary school aged children.
This is one of our activities eligible for Children's University.
Please show library staff a pic of you completing the activity, or show a staff member the completed activity, to get a stamp in your Passport to Learning.
