This practical two-page guide helps kaiako recognise the rich learning taking place during open-ended creative experiences and intentionally extend children’s thinking.
Linked to Te Whāriki learning outcomes, this guide includes practical intentional teaching strategies, rich vocabulary, open-ended questions, schema examples and extension ideas to strengthen children’s creativity, communication, problem solving and fine motor development.
Whether children are painting, drawing, cutting, gluing, printing or creating with recycled and natural materials, this guide helps you confidently recognise learning, respond intentionally and create meaningful opportunities that build on children’s interests.
Perfect for:
Everyday arts and crafts experiences
Open-ended creative exploration
Learning story inspiration
Curriculum planning and evaluation
Strengthening intentional teaching practice
Includes:
- Links to Te Whāriki learning outcomes
- Practical intentional teaching strategies
- Rich vocabulary to extend children’s language
- Open-ended questions
- Schema examples
- Ideas for extending children’s thinking
Designed specifically for educators in Aotearoa New Zealand, this guide saves planning time while supporting high-quality intentional teaching and meaningful curriculum decision-making.
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