Kahuna Education makes digital stories, songs and educational resources for children to use in primary schools and home.

Digital DIY

We apply an old school approach to new technologies. Following a strong Kiwi DIY tradition, we create our stories and songs ourselves from using whatever is at hand and teach children to do the same. From making home-made puppets and props, (including old stuffed toys) to writing, recording and editing our own music and videos using simple computer programs, we’ve discovered you don’t need the latest and greatest piece of software or hardware, and chances are that a willingness to learn and some basic gear is all you need to get started in the realm of digital storytelling.

We also host  workshops and roadshows at schools blending videos, stories, songs and performances with an introduction to the simple technology behind the scenes to show the children how they can do it themselves.

It’s good fun and we’re constantly learning new stuff too. We are very interested in your comments and suggestions, so please get in touch with us through the comment box below.

Canterbury Kids -  Roll With It

Last November Jim Cullinane wrote and recorded an upbeat little pop song called “Roll With It” with 35 children from 4 primary schools around Christchurch. I’d been relieving at several primary schools around Canterbury and was struck by how resilient the children were during a year of constant aftershocks, just getting on with learning and life through all the turmoil and uncertainty . It was a frantic and fantastic experience, and pretty humbling too, seeing what many of the kids had been through and indeed were still going through. So a huge thank you to all involved, and here’s to a better year. Click on the image below for more information.

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