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When parents and centres choose a curriculum, they want something complete , easy to use, and genuinely enriching for tamariki. That’s why every single day in the Curious Kiwis Curriculum  arrives fully planned, fully prepared, and filled with meaningful, play-based learning aligned with Te Whāriki . Today, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one complete day from our Under the Sea  theme so you can see exactly how much value, thought, and joy is packed into each del

The Power of Play: Learning Through Joy and Discovery In our classrooms, play is never “just play.” Every laugh, every tower built, every muddy puddle explored is part of something much bigger. Play is how tamariki make sense of the world around them, how they test ideas, build relationships, and discover who they are as learners. At the heart of our programme is a play-based approach that honours each child’s natural curiosity and creativity. Guided by the principles of Te W

When we began designing our early childhood curriculum, we wanted more than a collection of themed lessons and crafts. We wanted a programme that truly reflected the heart of early learning in Aotearoa New Zealand, one that honours identity, community, and discovery. To achieve this, we turned to Te Whāriki: He Whāriki Mātauranga mō ngā Mokopuna o Aotearoa , the national early childhood curriculum published by the Ministry of Education. Our Foundation: The Weaving of Principl