These tips, drawn directly from our PLD workbooks and presentations, can help kaiako quickly embed pieces of Kōwhiti Whakapae into their daily practice.

At Coactive Education, we are excited to announce the launch of the 2025/2026 Early Literacy PLD for Auckland North West! A Ministry of Education SELO Office–funded initiative to strengthen the professional knowledge of early childhood education (ECE) teachers and leaders in early literacy.

Storytelling pedagogy is not about performance. It’s about connection, identity and the courage to teach with heart.

Early literacy is more than learning to read and write- it’s about unlocking the potential of young minds through rich language, meaningful interactions, and intentional teaching. As a Literacy Education Consultant and Structured Literacy Leader, it’s a privilege to walk alongside kaiako in both early childhood and primary settings, helping to build strong, evidence-based foundations for literacy.