The Intentional Curriculum Toolkit brings together four practical HeartLead NZ resources designed to strengthen curriculum capability, support intentional teaching, and make planning clearer and more consistent across your team.
 
This bundle includes:
Intentional Practice Reference Guide
A concise, easy-to-use guide that draws together key ECE documents and supports kaiako to make informed, purposeful teaching decisions in everyday practice.
 
Individual Planning Template
A structured planning template that helps kaiako clearly identify developing learning, set targeted next steps, and align planning with Te Whāriki.
 
Curriculum Cycle Poster
A visual overview of the intentional practice cycle — noticing, recognising, responding to, and evaluating learning. Ideal for planning offices, team meetings and to inform internal evaluations.
 
A3 Planning Support Poster
A one-page summary of the references used in the Intentional Practice Guide, designed as a quick-access support tool during planning meetings, professional growth cycles, and curriculum discussions.
 
This toolkit helps kaiako:
Strengthen intentional teaching
Use guiding documents confidently
Plan with clarity and purpose
Build consistent curriculum practice across the team
Make children’s learning visible and well-supported
 
Designed for teachers who want practical, effective tools that support high-quality curriculum without unnecessary complexity.
 
Clear. Reliable. Intentional.