The following principles | kaupapa whakahaere of Te Whāriki are the foundations of curriculum decision making and a guide for every aspect of pedagogy and practice in early learning:

• Whakamana | Empowerment
•  Kotahitanga | Holistic development
•  Whānau tangata | Family and community
•  Ngā Honongā | Relationships

The resources in this section show the principles in action through the lenses of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, inclusive practice, identity, language and culture, infants and toddlers, and pathways and transitions.