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Resources | Academic Area
Early Childhood
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Ben Lau’s IRMTNZ presentation – How to apply Māori teaching principles to your practice
This is a recording of the presentation given by MENZA Chair Ben Lau at the IRMTNZs ‘Ignite!’ Conference in April 2024 on how to apply Māori teaching principles to your […]
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Books for the Classroom and Library to support Music and Literacy
A list of websites to support Literacy in the Classroom, centred around Music and Puoro.
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The impact of music therapy on teaching – Chris O’Connor
In this presentation Chris O’Connor unpacks how the humanistic, strength-based approach of his music therapy training and ongoing learning has transformed his music teaching, moving increasingly away from the deficit […]
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The politics of teaching “The Basics” Brilliantly
As part of our Online guest-speaker sessions. Jade Wrathall talked about teaching the Basics Brilliantly. Sourced Article: Teaching the Basics Brilliantly or Reinforcing Yet Another Subject Hierarchy? Powerpoint presentation: Jade […]
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Aotearoa Songbook
A collection of Waiata that was created to bring old waiata back to life. This resource has been well researched with correct kupu/lyrics, chord chart, audio file, lyrics video and […]
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Primary Hui – 20th August 2024
Primary School Hui hosted by MENZA Board members Megan Flint and Rapua Timoti Hui Chat: Primary Hui 20th August 2024 This hui was also brought to you in partnership with […]
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Puna Karakia
This is a selection/fountain of karakia (Puna Karakia) for Gathering resources from the Ngahere and Moana. It also includes karakia for kai, beginning and ending hui, and lessons. Puna Karakia
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NZCF Video Series – Songs and Waiata for Classrooms
The New Zealand Choral Federation’s Let’s Get Singing video series is geared towards helping primary and intermediate classroom teachers foster a love of singing in their tamariki. In each video, a dynamic […]
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MENZA Conference 2023 presenter notes/powerpoints and videos
Dr. Anita Collins Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, author and researcher in music education and brain development. She has interviewed over 100 neuromusical researchers in Canada, USA, Scandinavia […]
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Support for Music Teachers
This is the updated document (April 2024) The initial document was sent to all teacher training music education providers in 2023 to be made available to training or new teachers.
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Webinar – Foundations of Musical Learning
Lucinda Geoghegan is based in Scotland and is a marvellously engaging presenter. You will not want to miss this session! The focus will be on early childhood 3-4 years, but the content […]
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Hei hei’s Eggs by Maria Kapa
A wonderful bicultural resource perfect for ECE and early Primary children. Click on the links below to download the resources, which include an e-book with the story and illustrations, a […]
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Collection of Waiata
Collection of Waiata curated by Paul Zeedijk. Paul does update it regularly. Two versions below, Paul’s live version and a copied version made on the 2nd March 2023 Slide Presentation […]
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Protected: PLD with Hinekoia Tomlinson – Waiata Māori in the classroom
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Helpful Links – Resources
Helpful links to access resources that can be found on the web. Classroom Arts Integration and STEAM Resources for K-12 Educators Arts/Music Integration – Primary – Secondary Chrome Music Lab […]
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Taonga Pūoro Resource
TAONGA PŪORO – SINGING TREASURES by Brain Flintoff Taonga Pūoro – Sing Treasures KURA KOIWI – BONE TREASURES by Brain Flintoff Kura Koiwi – Bone Treasures Te Reo o Ngā […]
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Kiwi Kids Songs Re-Released
A Kiwi Kidsongs album was sent to schools every year for nearly 20 years, until 2010. The songs – written and performed by New Zealanders – became part of the […]
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Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Patty Cake
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MENZA Conference Online – ECE Hui
Workshop: 17th Oct 2021 Presented By: Greta Bull Chat Dialogue General hui for all things ECE in Music – all welcome. Video: Youtube
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Protected: MENZA Conference Online – Pasifika Talanoa
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Protected: MENZA Conference Online: An Introduction to Mātauranga Māori
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MENZA Conference Online: Bigger, Better, Brains – Music Education and Brain Development
Workshop: 13th October 2021 Chat Dialogue Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Anita is best known for […]
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Protected: Digital Kaiārahi Resources
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Te Rito Toi – Hā Ora
Te Rito Toi (www.teritotoi.org) is a resource website to help teachers work with children when they first return to school following major traumatic or life-changing events. Within this resource you […]
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Early Childhood Resources
Music Learning at Home INTRODUCTION Teachers/ Kaiako Mā We invite you to browse the following sites and resources to select some music activities that are appropriate for your tamariki. We […]
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Oh Baby Musical Play calming strategies
Musical Play calming strategies by Julie Wylie. Oh Baby Musical Play Article This article was published in Oh Baby in 2019 and and is shared here with permission. Julie Wylie […]
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THE POWER OF MUSICAL PLAY VIDEO
This video has been created for professionals who support young children with developmental delays through musical activities. The Power of Musical Play presents a rich selection of the accumulated wisdom […]
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Into Music 1 – Classroom Music in Years 1-3
Made in 2001, this is still an outstanding resource, particularly for the beginning classroom music teacher in Aotearoa / New Zealand. The first section looks at the skills and concepts […]
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Taonga Puoro posters
Download Taonga Puoro posters for the classroom. TaongaPuoro2020a (pdf) TaongaPuoro2020b (pdf) These taonga puoro were made by Gavin Britt The poster was updated in 2020.
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NZ Music classroom in Te Reo
Download a pdf version of the NZ music classroom poster here. MUSICCLASSROOM_POSTER (pdf)
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Protected: Make Some Noise! 2017 Conference Resources (members only)
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Calming and Regulating techniques
The Power of Musical Play and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm and Regulate Children and Families who Experience Stress and Anxiety – Julie Wylie As humans, we are first and foremost […]
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The Neuroscience of Music Play and the Neuroscience of Music
An article by Julie Wylie on the neuroscience of music play and the neuroscience of music http://juliewyliemusic.com/the-neuroscience-of-musical-play-and-the-neuroscience-of-music-wired-com/ More articles can be found on Julie’s website http://juliewyliemusic.com/articles/
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Musical Play as Therapy in an Early Intervention Programme (Julie Wylie & Susan Foster-Cohen)
“Musical Play as Therapy in an Early Intervention Programme” by Julie Wylie & Susan Foster-Cohen, an article from the publication Approaches. Effective therapeutic use of music for very young children with […]
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MENZA Magazine Oct 2018
TUNE ME IN Volume 13 Number 3, October 2018 Articles by page number 4 Networks of Expertise – Mathew Stenbo 6 An Update from ISME – Linda Webb & Denise Dore […]
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Menza Magazines
Follow this link to access editions of the MENZA magazines. You’ll see all the cover pages, but to see the full magazine you will need your member login.