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Introducing rainbow identities and topics in an age-appropriate way<\/i><\/p>\n
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Firstly, thank you for your support in bringing rainbow identities into your school and classroom! It will make a huge difference to rainbow tamariki (or those with rainbow parents and wh\u0101nau) to see themselves reflected in the world, and know they are OK, and can thrive, shine and grow freely.<\/p>\n
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Some young kids already know they are transgender, or nonbinary, or just ‘different somehow’. Others will grow into it later. Either way, little conversations let them know they are OK.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter|600|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” link_font=”Inter|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#D800AA” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”0em||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sometimes people think that we at InsideOUT K\u014daro<\/a> are trying to label kids and make them grow up too fast. You might face the same objection. However, what we want is for kids to be able to play, try out wearing a skirt or sparkles or a silly santa beard if that calls to them, try out ‘he’ or ‘she’ if they want, and in time grow healthily into whichever adult they are.<\/p>\n Five year old Sam might grow into being Samuel or Samantha, and might fall in love with a woman or a man or neither. Either way, we want Sam to thrive, free of bullying or shame, and able to make their own choices. Thank you for gently introducing all kids to the fact that rainbow people exist, and are all good.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter|600|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” link_font=”Inter|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#D800AA” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”0em||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There is no pressure to cover all rainbow topics and identities in one go! But if your school community does include trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming students, some positive, strengths-based k\u014drero can be a good way to broaden tamariki understanding and acceptance.<\/p>\n And if you hear any, we like these suggested responses<\/a> to gender-based questions or put-downs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter|600|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” link_font=”Inter|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#D800AA” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”0em||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can refer to the Ministry of Education guidelines to frame your language and develop confidence talking and teaching diversity. You will know your tamariki best and what will suit their needs. The TKI Inclusive Schools webpage<\/a>\u00a0is a great resource.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Archivo|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#2E0F28″ header_2_font_size=”60px” custom_padding=”0px||0.2em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Archivo|500|||||||” text_font_size=”22px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ideas for celebrating Schools’ Pride Week that you can tailor to your school!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2em||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Common Ground Activity” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_link_font=”Inter|700|||||||” body_link_text_color=”#D800AA” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An interactive classrom game for tamariki that explores all the things we have in common, rather than focusing on our differences. The goal of this game is to open up a k\u014drero and facilitate tamariki thinking about how we behave and how we can all be better at including others.\u00a0<\/p>\n Check out the facilitation guide for this game<\/a> at sparklers.org.nz<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Make a Mural” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Make a pride-themed mural somewhere in your school. You could paint on paper, or an outside wall, or make a collage for your classroom. You could even use chalk on a concrete wall or path if it is a fine day!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Get Crafty” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_link_font=”Inter|700|||||||” body_link_text_color=”#D800AA” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Make age-appropriate rainbow themed crafts together as a class.<\/p>\n Here are some great ideas!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Rainbow Reading!” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ask if your school or local library is participating in the Out on the Shelves rainbow reading campaign and get them to sign up if they aren’t! Pick a rainbow book title from our primary school age rainbow reading list to check out or read together in class.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Dance Party” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Have a dance party featuring rainbow artists and anthems.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Shared Kai” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Have a rainbow themed shared lunch or morning tea. Bring a plate that represents your culture or home cuisine or make a snack together as a class (eg. rainbow fruit kebabs)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Self Portrait” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_link_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_link_text_color=”#D800AA” body_link_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Make a self portrait art project. Things to ask your students to incorporate: Who are you? What is your culture? What are you proud of about yourself? What is unique about you?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Wordfinds and Colouring In ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#D800AA” image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”Inter|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.6em” body_font=”Inter|600|||||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_link_font=”Inter|700|||||||” body_link_text_color=”#d800aa” custom_margin=”0px||2.5em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Click here<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>for\u00a0some great age-appropriate pride-themed wordfind and colouring pages.<\/p>\nActivities for Primary Schools<\/h2>\n