Whakataukī | Proverb
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini"
My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective.
Learning systems work best when everyone contributes their unique strengths.
Years 0-3 Introduction to Learning Systems
Foundational unit exploring how we learn individually and together
🎯 Unit Overview
Years 0–3 learners begin their school journey by understanding themselves as learners and discovering how different learning systems work. This unit builds foundational skills for collaborative learning, critical thinking, and cultural awareness that will support all future learning.
Duration
6 weeks (18 lessons)
Year Level
Years 0-3 (Ages 5-8)
Learning Areas
Social Sciences, English, Te Reo Māori
📚 Unit Lessons
Lesson 1.1: How Do I Learn Best?
View ResourcesStudents explore different learning styles and discover their own strengths as learners through interactive activities and self-reflection.
Lesson 1.2: Learning Together - Collaborative Systems
View ResourcesExplore how different cultures approach group learning, including Māori concepts of ako (teaching and learning) and whakatōhea (unity).
Lesson 2.1: School as a Learning System
Explore LessonsAnalyze how schools are organized as learning systems, exploring the roles of students, teachers, whānau, and community in supporting education.
🚀 Full Unit Development
Building comprehensive Phase 1 resources based on our successful Y8 Systems methodology
🚀 Scaling the Gold Standard
This Phase 1 unit follows the same proven methodology as our successful Y8 Systems unit: comprehensive lesson plans, integrated resources, print-ready handouts, and authentic cultural perspectives.