Whakataukī Reflection Cards for ECE (Digital Download)
Printable | Instant access
 
Ground your team culture in reflection, connection, and te ao Māori — with a ready-to-print digital resource you can use again and again.
This instant digital download includes a set of thoughtfully designed reflection cards to support deeper kōrero in early childhood team meetings. Each card features a carefully selected whakataukī (Māori proverb), an English translation, and a reflective question to guide discussion, planning, or internal evaluation.
 
The digital format gives you flexibility and choice — print what you need, when you need it, or share digitally with your team. It’s ideal for centres wanting an accessible, budget-friendly way to embed culturally grounded reflection into everyday practice.
 
What’s included:
Digital PDF download of 14 printable, double-sided A5 cards
Whakataukī in te reo Māori with English translation
Thoughtful reflection questions on each card
Soft, natural aesthetic aligned with the HeartLead NZ brand
Instruction card with ideas for using the cards in meetings, wānanga, or mentoring sessions
Perfect for:
ECE team meetings and leadership hui
Curriculum planning and review
Professional Growth Cycles
Internal evaluation discussions
Building culturally grounded, high-trust teams
 
Why this resource matters:
At HeartLead NZ, we believe meetings should nourish the wairua, not drain it. This digital resource offers a gentle but powerful way to begin with intention — supporting reflective practice that is grounded, flexible, and deeply connected to te ao Māori.
 
Please note: This is a digital product. No physical cards will be posted.