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Access key documents that support teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand early learning settings.
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Te Kōrerorero - Talking together
Talking together, Te kōrerorero is a suite of resources that promote effective teaching practices so that kaiako and teaching teams can strengthen how they support the oral language across children's language pathways. This resource curates the Talking together, Te kōrerorero suite for kaiako and enables them to download it.
FreeLiteracy kaiako guide
This literacy kaiako guide provides a deeper dive into key areas of literacy in early childhood and complements Kōwhiti Whakapae. It includes 4 topics: Literacy within Te Whāriki; Emergent literacy; Creating a print-rich environment; and Using literacy for a range of purposes.
FreeMaths kaiako guide
This maths kaiako guide provides a deeper dive into maths learning in the early years and complements Kōwhiti Whakapae. Topics include: What is maths in the early years; Weaving the maths in Te Whāriki; Attitudes and dispositions; Rich resources for maths thinking; Community maths; Maths with infants and toddlers; and Joy with numbers.
FreeTe Whatu Pōkeka - Kaupapa Māori Assessment Exemplars
Te whatu pōkeka is an assessment for learning resource with exemplars published in 2009 based on a Kaupapa Māori perspective and context. It was developed for assessment for learning with mokopuna Māori in Māori language early learning settings and has continuing value.
FreeHe kohinga tākaro mō te ako – Play ideas for learning
We have developed a kete (basket) of play ideas cards for learning that offers suggestions for a wide variety of experiences and opportunities to support children’s learning and development. See materials that come with this resource to download the play ideas cards and an information card.
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This resource provides links to a variety of key documents and information across government that that support teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand early learning settings.