Below are a list of resources to help support your child's development and learning.

Learning Through Fun & Games

Fun Brain - online games and fun educational resources to inspire learning.

Wicked NZ - curriculum-based learning activities in English and te reo Māori, developed to reflect literacy, numeracy and ESOL focus. The activities are intended to support facilitated or independent use by students.

Yahoo! Kids Study Zone - get homework help, look up words,  ask questions, and play games.

How Stuff Works - the website explores all sorts of interesting subjects with clear fun explanations and lots of illustrations.

Discovery Kids - includes online science games, a station guide, and a kids chat room.

Discovery Education - provides digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.

Help with Homework

BBC Skillwise Words & Numbers - factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games to help improve words and numbers skills.

Math Cats - fun interactive maths projects, games, writing contests, story problems, and even a magic chalkboard.

Mathletics - inspiring better maths results and learning by helping students enjoy maths and improve their results. Mathletics covers Year 1 to Year 13 curriculum.

KidsKonnect - homework and educational help for children - a safe Internet gateway for children created & maintained by educators.

ReadWriteThink - online literacy learning with interactive tools that help children accomplish a variety of goals—from organizing thoughts to learning about language—all while having fun. Also provides parent and after school resources.

SpellingCity - an interactive online spelling programme - create custom spelling lists and get free spelling help.

References

Any Questions - helps you find useful, accurate information for your homework.

Dictionary

Theaurus

Wikipedia

The Encyclopedia of NZ - comprehensive guide to NZ's peoples, natural environment, history, culture, economy, institutions and society.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Smithsonian Institution

Government Resources

Ministry of Education

NZ Curriculum - information about the new National Curriculum launched in November 2007.

Education Review Office (ERO) - reviews schools and early childhood education services every three years and publishes national reports on current education practise.

National Library of NZ - Quick links for students

Fun Places to Explore

Auckland Museum

Auckland Zoo

Museum of Transport and Technology

General

Kip McGrath Tutoring Waiheke Island - provides after school Maths and English tuition to children.

Net Safe - information for parents and educators on how to use the Internet wisely and safely.