Description
Description
Support children to develop positive behaviours, confidence, and a growth mindset with this engaging Ako Full Resource Pack.
Featuring downloadable resource cards, posters, and banners, this collection helps tamariki understand their actions, manage emotions, build resilience, and make positive choices. Grounded in the concept of ako—learning together—these resources encourage peer support, shared learning, and independence through everyday experiences.
Designed for Early Childhood and Primary learners, this pack supports calm, inclusive learning environments where children feel empowered to learn, grow, and thrive.
- Positive behaviour & emotional learning
- Confidence, resilience & growth mindset
- Ako, peer learning & responsibility
Ways to Use at Home
Everyday Conversations
Use cards to talk about feelings, choices, and learning from experiences.
Build Confidence
Encourage children to reflect on what they are learning and trying.
Support Routines
Use prompts to guide positive behaviours at home.
Celebrate Effort
Focus on effort and progress to build a growth mindset.
Ways to Use in the Classroom
Morning Meetings / Circle Time
Use cards to explore emotions, behaviours, and positive choices.
Peer Learning (Ako in Action)
Encourage tuakana–teina relationships and learning together.
Behaviour & Wellbeing Support
Use resources to guide discussions about actions, feelings, and consequences.
Role Play & Reflection
Act out scenarios and reflect on different choices.
Visual Displays
Use posters and banners to reinforce key messages and values.
Inclusive Learning Ideas (Special Education Support)
Visual Supports & Communication
Use cards to support understanding of emotions and behaviours.
Choice-Making Activities
Offer simple choices (e.g. “What could we do next?”).
Small Group / One-to-One Support
Guide learners through scenarios with modelling and support.
Repetition & Routine Practice
Use regularly to build familiarity and confidence.
Hands-On Role Play
Act out situations to support understanding and expression.
Step-by-Step Thinking
Break down situations into simple, manageable steps.
Simple. Supportive. Learning together.
