Are your tamariki interested in construction play? Are you confident identifying the learning happening and linking it to Te Whāriki outcomes?
Whether they are building towers, designing bridges, experimenting with loose parts or creating imaginative structures, construction play provides rich opportunities for learning across Te Whāriki. But recognising that learning—and knowing how to intentionally extend it—can be challenging.
This practical two-page guide takes the guesswork out of construction play.
Page One clearly shows how common construction activities link directly to relevant Te Whāriki strands and learning outcomes. Instantly recognise the learning taking place as children build, experiment, solve problems and collaborate.
Page Two provides practical intentional teaching strategies, rich vocabulary, and extension ideas to help you confidently respond to and extend children’s learning.
No lengthy theory. No searching through curriculum documents. Just a 2 page practical guide you can use tomorrow.
Perfect for:
- Early childhood teachers
- Student teachers
- Team leaders
- Centre managers
- Relievers
This resource will help you:
Instantly recognise the learning occurring during construction play.
Understand how construction experiences connect to Te Whāriki learning outcomes.
Confidently respond to children’s interests through intentional teaching.
Introduce rich mathematical, scientific and construction vocabulary.
Ask purposeful questions that extend children’s thinking.
Save valuable planning and assessment time.
Whether you’re observing children, writing learning stories, planning experiences or supporting intentional teaching, this guide provides practical, curriculum-aligned strategies that are ready to use in your everyday practice.
Created by ECE Insights Consulting for Aotearoa New Zealand early childhood educators.
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