Learning @ Home
Learning During the COVID-19 Lockdown
Kia ora Riverhills students and families
This page has been set up to support student learning during New Zealand's response to COVID-19.
Please email your child's teacher directly if you need support or have any questions about any of the content. Email addresses are available on the staff page of this website.
Our learning at home framework is Riverhills PLUS. Each of the PLUS aspects combine to promote positive learning at this time.
P = Peace and Calm
L = Learning (academic work)
U = Unplug and Play
S = Stay Connected
We do not expect families to replicate school learning. Please do what you can, when you can. We are only an email away if you need help.
Stories with Staff
Join Miss Marsden for a story full of animal noises.
Challenge:
Make a fun toy for a pet (your pet or one for a friend or neighbour's pet).
Mr Scott has a fun story with a message in it.
Challenge:
Draw a picture of a sneetch playing on the beach. Write a sentence about what you think the message of the story is.
Mrs McNie is excited to share one of her favourite stories with you!
Challenge:
Can you create an animal disguise? Get dressed up as an animal and take some photos.
Mrs McNie and her bear have another fun story for you.
Challenge:
Make a train ticket for somewhere you would like to go to. Include the place, date and time.
Mrs Allen has a story with a nice message for you to think about.
Challenge:
Make a 'you're awesome' card to yourself! What are the cool things about you?
Links to Online Learning Platforms
Epic Books
A huge selection of books with 'read to self' or 'read to me' functions.
Your teacher will email you the class login details.
Prodigy Maths
Free, fun maths games and activities suitable for all Year Levels.
Most students have a login - check with your child's teacher.
Jump Jam
Fitness and fun movement for the whole family. Try a track or two each day to get the brain ready for learning tasks.
No login required.
Te Reo Singalong
Join author Sharon Holt and learn some te reo Māori with these fun singalong story videos.
No login required.
Oxford Owl
Free e-book library for 3-11 year olds. Reading activities. Also maths resources for home.
No login required.
LearNZ - Virtual Field Trips
Take a virtual field trip to learn more about our wonderful country. Look for the 'at home activity' section.
BBC Bitesize Years1-3
Lots of fun maths games for practising numeracy knowledge. Most suited for Rooms 1-5.
No login required.
BBC Bitesize Years4-6
Lots of fun maths games for practising numeracy knowledge. Most suited for Rooms 6-7.
No login required.
Sumdog Maths & Spelling
All levels. Currently free access.
Create your own login.
San Diego Zoo
Love zoos? Watch your favourite animals live here. Scroll down to 'Wildlife Cams' and choose the enclosure you want to watch.