Resource Library

Whakaari Aotearoa's resource library was created by drama kaiako for drama kaiako. It contains lesson plans, activities, teaching units, pedagogy, videos, posters, and wellbeing support for kaiako. While some resources are available for anyone to download, most are exclusively for members.

Year 0-6 Enny Benzonelli Year 0-6 Enny Benzonelli

Little Kiwi and the Treaty - Drama Unit

Based on the book The Little Kiwi and the Treaty by ©Nikki Slade Robinson, students are encouraged to see themselves reflected in this story and make connections with their own history. The story of the Kiwis can be linked to the wider historical context of Aotearoa NZ and local community contexts.

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Year 0-6, Free Resource Enny Benzonelli Year 0-6, Free Resource Enny Benzonelli

Intergalactic - Integrated Unit.

"This unit is designed to be a story adventure using drama as the vehicle for learning by integrating drama, literacy, visual art, science and technology. Students are positioned as 'Space Specialists' tasked with helping a character lost in a Solar System. A wonderful interplay between technology and creativity absorbs students into this story. "

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Year 0-6 Enny Benzonelli Year 0-6 Enny Benzonelli

Inside Out - Primary Drama Unit

This unit is based on the animated movie Inside Out, by Disney Pixar. It explores the workings of 11-year-old Riley’s mind. This unit allows students to identify with the central character's feelings and relate their own personal experiences to the story.

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