Description
Help children connect home and school with this meaningful collection of posters and learning cards focused on “Treasures From Home.”
Designed for Early Childhood and Primary learners, these resources support belonging and identity by encouraging tamariki to share special items, stories, and experiences from their home life. Children learn that their treasures—people, places, cultures, and meaningful objects—are an important part of who they are.
Perfect for building confidence, strengthening connections, and creating a sense of belonging in the classroom.
- Belonging & identity
- Home–school connections
- Confidence & storytelling
Ways to Include in the Classroom
Show and Tell / Sharing Time
Invite children to bring a special item or story from home and share its meaning.
Celebrate Home Cultures
Encourage children to talk about their language, traditions, and family experiences.
Create a “Treasures From Home” Display
Showcase children’s photos, drawings, or items to reflect their identities.
Use Inclusive Language
Affirm all family types, cultures, and experiences in discussions.
Build Connections
Help children find similarities and celebrate differences with their peers.
Whānau Involvement
Invite families to contribute stories, photos, or cultural knowledge.
Respect & Care
Teach children to listen, respect, and care for each other’s treasures.
Simple. Personal. Connected.
