“Te Whāriki envisages kaiako in early learning settings working in partnership with parents, whānau and community to realise this vision. The expectation is that, in their early years, children will experience a curriculum that empowers them as lifelong learners.”
Junior Junction follows the government’s Te Whāriki guidelines which provide us with implementation criteria, practice examples and resources. Through Te Whāriki we ensure that every child is supported to be strong in his or her identity, language and culture. Below are the 4 main principals of Te Whāriki. For more information go here.
Principles of Te Whāriki
EMPOWERMENT - Whakamana
Early childhood curriculum empowers the child to learn and grow.
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT - Kotahitanga
Early childhood curriculum that reflects the holistic way that children learn and grow.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY - Whānau Tangata
The wider world of family and community is an integral part of early childhood education.
RELATIONSHIPS - Ngā hononga
Children learn through responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places and things.