Te Whariki Curriculum

Professional Practice

Te Whariki guidelines total experiences, routines, events, activities and environments that the children and their family experience. The Coordinator will take time with the educator to show them how to apply the five strands of Te Whariki (as detailed in the mission statement) into their teaching, observation and interaction with the children.

Knowledge of the child’s particular interests will be gained both from the family and observation.

The coordinator will the educator come to an increasing understanding of a child’s learning and development and knowledge of relevant theories and practice in early childhood education.

Documentation will be kept in the children’s individual journal s linking learning experiences to Te Whariki

The coordinator will visit at least monthly to discuss, observe and document the children’s activities.

The coordinator will come prepared with activities, play ideas, resources and experiences to share. Training and ideas will also be given in the monthly educator’s meetings.