Early childhood teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand supporting their communities during COVID-19 in 2020

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic rapidly impacted the education sector both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Most research has focused on the impacts within the primary, secondary, and tertiary education sectors. This article brings attention to the challenges faced by early learning kaiako while providing learning opportunities during lockdowns. It is hoped that these learnings will assist the sector to be prepared for similar situations in the future.