Useful Websites for Parents

The following are some useful websites which may be of interest to parents.  The first 3 sections can provide some helpful hints and extra activities to help your child’s learning.  The final section provides information regarding schools and National Standards.

Maths	www.nzmaths.co.nz	'Families' section dedicated to supporting your child at home.
	www.multiplication.com
	www.sumdog.com
Literacy	www.starfall.com
	www.spellingcity.com
All Learning Areas	www.bbc.co.uk/schools
General School Information	www.ero.govt.nz	Education Review Office
	http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/National-Standards/Supporting-parents-and-whanau	Information to support parents and families with the National Standards
	http://www.minedu.govt.nz/Parents.aspx	Parents’ section of the Ministry of Education website

National Standards Support Material

The Ministry of Education have developed a series of brochures to assist parents to develop an understanding of the standards at each year level, as well as how to help children at home.  Please click here to link to the Ministry of Education website where you can locate the documents for each year level.

Other Websites of Interest

http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/topic/school-age/activities-school-age/  (Kiwi Families - activities for school age children)