The whakataukī cards have been designed to support kaiako conversations and reflections on their practice. The provocations give insights into te ao Māori and help support the implementation of Te Whāriki. 
This set contains a card for seven whakataukī, with accompanying explanations and questions in English.

See Materials that come with this resource to download Te Whāriki 2017 whakataukī cards (.pdf).

Printing instructions for kaiako and learning outcomes cards 

• Set your printer to duplex (double-sided) to produce dual facing, colour-coordinated cards. 
• We recommend printing on sturdy card for extra durability. 
• Printing quality will vary depending on the quality and function of the printer being used, so for a more professional result, take these files to a local printing bureau. 

All of the learning outcomes included in Te Whāriki are important because they set out the capabilities that children develop over time with guidance and support. Services choose how these learning outcomes are unpacked in their services and prioritised for specific groups and individuals over time. You can use the cards to support shared dialogue about local curriculum design. 

This set contains a card for each of the 20 learning outcomes.

See Materials that come with this resource to download Te Whāriki 2017 learning outcomes cards (.pdf).

Printing instructions for learning outcomes cards 

• Set your printer to duplex (double-sided) to produce dual facing, colour-coordinated cards. 
• We recommend printing on sturdy card for extra durability. 
• Printing quality will vary depending on the quality and function of the printer being used, so for a more professional result, take these files to a local printing bureau. 

To order a set of Ministry printed learning outcome cards visit Down the back of the chair.

Kaiako are the key resource in any early learning service. Their primary responsibility is to facilitate children’s learning and development through thoughtful and intentional pedagogy. This means they need a wide range of capabilities. (Te Whāriki, p 59)

The kaiako cards identify a range of capabilities that are needed to effectively support and extend children’s learning. Kaiako and leaders could use these cards individually or together to support reflective practice and guide ongoing improvement. Kaiako can individually reflect on these capabilities and consider their strengths and any areas for ongoing development. This information could then be used to inform professional learning and development opportunities.

This set of 15 cards is designed for use by kaiako.

See Materials that come with this resource to download Te Whāriki 2017 kaiako cards (.pdf).

Printing instructions for kaiako cards 

• Set your printer to duplex (double-sided) to produce dual facing, colour coordinated cards. 
• We recommend printing on sturdy card for extra durability. 
• Printing quality will vary depending on the quality and function of the printer being used, so for a more professional result, take these files to a local printing bureau. 

To order a set of Ministry printed kaiako cards, visit: Down the back of the chair.

The goals of Te Whāriki are for kaiako. They describe characteristics of facilitating environments and pedagogies that are consistent with the principles that will support children’s learning and development across the strands of the curriculum (Te Whāriki, p 16).

These cards can be used to support curriculum design, as prompts for personal goal setting, and for reflection on your teaching practice and planning.

This set of cards is designed for use by kaiako.

See Materials that come with this resource to download Te Ara Whānui Goals Cards (.pdf).

Printing instructions for goals cards 

• Set your printer to duplex (double-sided) to produce dual facing, colour-coordinated cards. 
• We recommend printing on sturdy card for extra durability. 
• Printing quality will vary depending on the quality and function of the printer being used, so for a more professional result, take these files to a local printing bureau. 

To order a set of Ministry printed goals cards visit Down the back of the chair.