This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (Year 4 – Year 8). It focuses on bees and contains simple non-fiction information about their appearance and behaviour. Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: It has a particular focus on the Floss rule: -ff, -ll, -ss, -zz This resource contains: Decodable text ‘The Buzz…
Bring the fascinating world of New Zealand’s native creepy-crawlies into your classroom! This beautiful printable set features 24 unique NZ minibeasts, each with its name in English and Te Reo Māori, plus a short poem. It includes full-colour and ink-friendly black-and-white versions. This resource is a must-have for any Kiwi classroom, blending science, literacy,…
This is a ready-to-go, jam-packed resource designed to engage Year 4 students with interesting, thought-provoking digital activities about Aotearoa New Zealand’s native mini-beasts. It includes non-fiction reading passages about fascinating creatures and engaging writing activities: Tunga rere (Huhu beetle and grub) Katipō spider Pupu rangi (Kauri snail) Pūriri moth Wētā Noke (Worm) The passages…
This is a ready-to-go, jam-packed digital resource designed to engage Year 4 students with interesting, thought-provoking activities about Aotearoa New Zealand’s native mini-beasts. It includes digital non-fiction reading passages about fascinating creatures and engaging writing activities: Ngaro Huruhuru (Native Bee) Weri (Centipede) Kikihi (Cicada) Papata (Cockroach) Kapowai (Dragonfly) Titiwai (Glowworm) The passages are written at…
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