Your Voice
How have you used our tools? What did you think?
Although we design tools that come with a 'how to guide', what makes us proud
are the stories from the people who use and innovate them.
Below you will find a mixture of articles and quotes that show creativity and problem solving amongst educators.
Be empowered.
"It's like Julia Donaldson and David Walliams got excited about academic research, and wrote a book."
Cambridge Middle School used 'The Garden' to reflect on their learning journey
into building a collaborative curriculum.
"In The Garden I became a dove.
Peaceful, friendly, supportive and diplomatic. "
- Lindsey Mackrill, Stanley Bay Primary School
''I have used the Pulse poster frequently in my classroom as inspiration for self reflection:
- Which one are you?
- Who are you hoping to be next time?
- What skills will you need to help you become this learner?
The students loved having the visual - it promoted conversation and collaboration. It is also a great tool to promote oral language, as students discuss why the students in the poster feel the way they do.
Looking forward to trying your other tools.''
- Bobbie-Jo Pringle
The Garden
''It was a great tool to encourage discussion with our Year 11s about our class culture and tools in our shed for success.''
- Joanna Wamala
''Love your work!
I used the garden tool during an online meeting with the Mathematics Curriculum team at a Year 1 – 8 Primary school. We used a Jam board to pop the post-it notes onto. Worked really well for the team to get a more coordinated view of what is working in the school and what they may nurture and plant as we develop a plan together.''
Julia Crawford, Education Consultant for Cognition Education
Life Education Trust
" Thank you so much! I love your mahi, it's a great contribution in the education-wellbeing space as it is practical/doable, not to mention aesthetically delightful.
Ngaa mihi nui ki a korua''
Sarah
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