http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.talkingmatters.org.nz en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:22:30 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/127525/give-it-a-go-language-actions/ Download this printable resource on  Language Actions - Practical strategies  to boost responsive interactions in Early Childhood Education settings... Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post127525 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/162034/communication-milestones--ages--phases/ Most children move through phases of communication development in a similar accumulative pattern, but the journey of each child is unique. There are six phases on the journey but the ages for reaching each milestone are immensely variable.... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:29:54 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post162034 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/158003/talking-tips-for-responsive-interactions/ Back and forth responsive talk literally grows babies' brains. Make the most of their first 1,000 days and use these tips throughout your everday life. It takes a village to raise a child, so share these tips with everyone.... Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post158003 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/158004/reading-with-pepi/ Reading together is bonding, playful and calming.  It also prepares pēpi for life and learning.  Evidence shows that reading with newborns and infants boosts vocabulary and reading skills four years later, when they’re preparing for school.... Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post158004 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/143048/navigating-towards-your-language-goals/ The early years landscape is highly complex with a lot of moving parts and the process of practice change is not straightforward and certainly not linear.  Talking Matters draws on an indigenous navigation framework – Hautū Waka – to plan, track and reflect on our journey with our partners.  For an initial understanding of the framework, its whakapapa and its core components, check out this resource.... Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post143048 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/127522/its-never-too-early-to-start-learning-te-reo-maori/ Download this printable resource... Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post127522 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/136147/the-talanoa-principles/ The Talanoa Principles, were developed by Ina Fautua and her mother, in partnership with Talking Matters. They are rooted in the Samoan understanding of the Vā, which shapes how Samoans relate to and connect with each other.“Vā is the space between, the betweenness—not an empty space that separates, but a space that connects, holding separate entities and things together in the Unity-that-is-All.  It is the space that provides context, giving meaning to things. These meanings shift as... Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:54:33 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post136147 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/127524/myths-and-facts-about-bilingualism/ Download this printable resource on Myths and Facts about Bilingualism... Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:43:42 +1200 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post127524 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/127195/building-language-rich-environments-jilly-tyler/ In a recent episode of the Purposely Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Jilly Tyler, CEO of Talking Matters New Zealand, where we posed the fundamental question: "Why does talking matter?"... Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post127195 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/post/95264/i-can-reach-anything/ Life can be tough as a māmā, for some more than others. Despite the challenges, they want their tamariki to have it better than they got.Treens and Willow were on the Talking Matters kaupapa during their time at Granger Grove - Anglican Trust for Women and Children. With Willow now thriving at school, Treens is back at the Grove supporting mums to build strong connections with their tamariki through kōrero.... Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:47:48 +1300 http://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/blog/#post95264