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The Five Domains

Throughout this learning kete tamariki will be learning about their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others, both human and non-human animals. Tamariki will develop a greater understanding of the key contributors of physical and mental wellbeing by exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā, Dr Mason Durie’s Māori model of hauora (wellbeing), and The Five Domains Model, an animal welfare guide used by SPCA to ensure animals have good welfare.  

Hauora - Wellbeing

Hauora - Wellbeing


It is important for tamariki to develop greater awareness of themselves and what contributes to their health, happiness and overall wellbeing. Throughout these learning experiences tamariki will be introduced to Te Whare Tapa Whā, Dr Mason Durie’s Māori model of hauora (wellbeing), and will be learning to identify and understand their own needs. Tamariki will then be introduced to The Five Domains, an animal welfare model used to guide the way we care for animals and ensure they have good welfare. Tamariki will explore the needs of non-human animals and will compare and contrast the needs of human and non-human animals.

 

Kete Resources and Suggested Experiences:

  • Wharanui: Hauora Puzzle

  • Suggested Animal Welfare Books – story time and literacy

  • Domain Cards – memory card game

  • Domain Information - kōrero

  • Animal Needs Collage – arts and crafts

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Good Nutrition

Good Nutrition


Just like it is for us, a nutritious and balanced diet is an important factor in ensuring healthy growth, development and maintenance of overall good health for animals. Throughout these learning experiences tamariki will be learning about the importance of food and water for all living creatures. They will be discovering the varying diets of different animals and what it means to be have good nutrition. Tamariki will learn where products originally come from, before they enter the supermarket, helping them to become conscious consumers. Tamariki will learn how to show kaitiakitanga, guardianship and protection towards the environment and all of its living creatures. During this experience tamariki will enjoy getting outside, planting and growing fruits and vegetables, planting native trees, observing manu (birds) and experiencing the cycle of life.

 

Kete Resources and Suggested Experiences:

  • Good Nutrition Bingo – bingo and kōrero

  • Where Does Food Come From? – threading

  • Playdough Kitchen

  • Veggie Garden – planting, nurturing, harvesting and eating nutritious foods

  • Native Tree Planting – kind conservation

  • Manu (bird) Watching
     

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Good Environment

Good Environment


All animals should live in a good environment as the conditions and surroundings given to an animal contributes to their overall wellbeing. Throughout this learning experience tamariki will be exploring what it means to provide a good environment and what this may look like for different animals. Just as we do, animals need a place to shelter from the elements. Some animals need shelter to protect them from predators and others need somewhere soft, warm, comfortable and clean to sleep. Through these learning experiences tamariki will be considering what a good environment is for themselves and will compare this to good environments for a variety of non-human animals. Tamariki will learn how they can positively affect an animal’s welfare through providing a good environment.

 

Kete Resources and Suggested Experiences:

  • Animal Habitat Boards – playdough

  • Animal Habitat Support Information - kōrero

  • Mascot Puzzles – patience and problem solving

  • Memory Card Game – turn taking and memory practice

  • Insect Hotel Guide – design and technology, wood work, arts and crafts

  • Rubbish Sorting Game

  • Litter Collection Walk

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Good Health

Good Health


Just as we should visit the doctor and dentist for annual check-ups, all animals should be seen by a veterinarian at least once a year for a health check-up and vaccinations. Through these learning experiences tamariki will be learning how to ensure animals are kept in good health. Tamariki will explore the important role veterinarians play in supporting animal health and welfare through dramatic play. Tamariki will then investigate litter, the threat it can pose to animal welfare and how they can make a positive difference in the fight against waste and the protection of wildlife.

 

Kete Resources and Suggested Experiences:

  • Veterinary Hospital Dramatic Play Kit

  • Animal Grooming Dramatic Play Kit

  • Suggested Books – story time

  • Obstacle Course – physical movement and challenge

  • Music and Movement
     

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Appropriate Behaviour

Appropriate Behaviour


All animals should be provided the opportunity to express their natural behaviours. Enough space, proper shelter and housing, enrichment and for some animal’s company of their own kind encourages the expression of natural behaviours. Throughout this experience tamariki will be learning about animal behaviour and how they can provide enrichment opportunities and an environment that encourages the expression of natural behaviour and enhances an animal’s quality of life. Tamariki will be asked to explore the world through the eyes of an animal, helping them to notice and recognise everyone and everything has different needs, likes, dislikes and experiences the world slightly differently. Tamariki will have the opportunity to work through the technological process behind product design and will be encouraged to show creativity and innovation.

 

Kete Resources and Suggested Experiences:

  • Enrichment Crafts and Safety Notes – arts, crafts and creativity

  • Guided Visualisation Sheet – imagination and relaxation

  • Clay – fine motor skills and creativity

  • Simon Says – listening and acting game

  • Animal Dances – movement

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Mental Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing


All animals deserve to enjoy feelings and have experiences that positively impact on their overall mental wellbeing. Throughout these learning experiences tamariki will have the opportunity to explore, examine and develop a greater understanding of how their own feelings and emotions can be affected in both positive and negative ways, as too can the feelings and emotions of non-human animals.

Tamariki will explore the feeling of trust and its essential role within all relationships They will be learning how to prevent animals from feeling worried, frightened or stressed and ways to support an animal’s emotional wellbeing by providing opportunities for animals to express behaviours that are rewarding and elicit positive feelings, such as pleasure, interest, comfort and a sense of control.

 

Kete Resources and Suggested Experiences:

  • Printable Dog and Cat Collars – arts and crafts

  • Fireworks Are Loud – waiata

  • If You Have Feelings and You Know It – waiata

  • Painting with Emotion

  • Dancing with Emotion – music and movement

  • Bindfold Game – trust, listening and team work

  • Roll the Ball Game

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