2026 Teaching Standards: 2 – Know the Content and How to Teach It.

This practical one-pager clearly shows how kaiako use curriculum knowledge, pedagogy, and intentional teaching to design meaningful learning experiences in early childhood settings.

Grounded in Te Whāriki and aligned to Kōwhiti Whakapae, this practical, editable Word document goes beyond theory—demonstrating how teaching decisions directly impact children’s learning across oral language, literacy, mathematics, and social and emotional competence.

Designed for busy kaiako, it provides clear, real-world examples of what effective teaching looks like in action, making it easier to reflect on practice and gather meaningful evidence for the Professional Growth Cycle.

What’s included:

A clear breakdown of what Standard 2 looks like in practice
Practical examples showing teacher action → learning outcomes
Strong alignment to Te Whāriki and Kōwhiti Whakapae
Realistic, usable evidence for PGC conversations

This one-pager supports you to:

• Understand how to intentionally design and extend learning
• Strengthen your use of teaching strategies (questioning, modelling, scaffolding)
• Clearly identify and respond to learning across key curriculum areas
• Show how your teaching impacts children’s learning and development
• Build confidence and consistency across your teaching team

Whether used individually or as part of team discussions, this one-pager provides a clear, shared understanding of what high-quality teaching looks like for Standard 2.