Check out our most recently released online teaching resources – perfect for in-class and distance learning. We have a range of both print and digital resources to engage your students and save you valuable time.
Minibeasts Non-Fiction Passages and Engaging Follow-Up Activities This is a ready-to-go, jam-packed resource designed to engage Year 4 students with interesting, thought-provoking activities about Aotearoa New Zealand’s native mini-beasts. It includes non-fiction reading passages about fascinating creatures: Tunga rere (Huhu beetle and grub) Katipō spider Pupu rangi (Kauri snail) Pūriri moth Wētā Noke (Worm) …
This resource is a comprehension, discussion and activity guide to accompany the novel Search for a Kiwi Killer by Des Hunt. This mystery-adventure, set in rural New Zealand, features themes of friendship, loyalty and kaitiakitanga. It would suit upper primary or intermediate-aged students. The Search for a Kiwi Killer Novel Study is split into…
Our Adverbs of Frequency Slides and Activities are an engaging and effective resource for building word knowledge. These slides, flashcards, and visual tools align seamlessly with structured literacy programmes. Expanding students’ vocabulary is essential for enhancing their reading and writing skills, and research shows that students with stronger vocabularies excel academically, particularly in reading. This…
Our Year 4 Tier 2 Vocabulary Teaching Slides offer an interactive, effective approach to expanding vocabulary knowledge. These slides are designed to integrate seamlessly into structured literacy programs, enriching students’ word comprehension—key to boosting reading and writing skills. Studies indicate that vocabulary development significantly enhances academic success, particularly in reading comprehension. The refreshed New Zealand…
This resource contains 8 independent activity sheets designed for Year 8 students to practice literacy skills autonomously. These tasks are structured to provide student agency and to allow teachers to work with other groups without frequent interruptions. Please note: We’ve included a version with “Year 8” in the heading and a version without it….
This resource contains 8 independent activity sheets designed for Year 7 students to practice literacy skills autonomously. These tasks are structured to provide student agency and to allow teachers to work with other groups without frequent interruptions. Please note: We’ve included a version with “Year 7” in the heading and a version without it….
This comprehensive resource provides 10 independent activity sheets designed for Year 3 students to practice essential literacy skills autonomously. These activities are ideal for literacy rotations, homework, or early finishers, allowing students to work without interrupting the teacher. Please note: We’ve included a version with “Year 3” in the heading and a version without…
Transform St. Patrick’s Day into an engaging mathematical adventure! This isn’t just another worksheet; it’s a thrilling CSI investigation where your students become detectives, using their math skills to crack the case of the missing leprechaun gold! Perfect for: Classroom fun on St. Patrick’s Day Engaging math review Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills A…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension and writing skills with this comprehensive resource, focused on the pūrākau (Māori legend) How Māui Discovered Fire. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. Enhance Your Students’ reading comprehension skills with Science of Reading Principles. This reading and writing teaching tool engages students in deep comprehension strategies,…
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…
Ignite curiosity and build real-world engineering skills with this comprehensive, four-phase Simple Machines Unit. Designed to seamlessly integrate Science, Technology, and Reading, this resource provides everything you need for a deep dive into the world of simple machines, culminating in an epic Rube Goldberg challenge! What’s Included in This 4-Phase Unit? This complete…
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 resource is a comprehension, discussion and activity guide to accompany the novel The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. Set in Kabul under Taliban rule, the novel follows eleven-year-old Parvana, who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family after her father’s arrest. Exploring themes of survival, resilience, family responsibility, and hope, Ellis’s…
Guide your students through the essential skill of formal letter writing with our comprehensive, no-prep unit. Designed specifically for the busy teacher, this resource breaks down the block style format into clear, manageable steps that build confidence and ensure success. Perfect for your literacy programme, writing rotations, or to leave for a relief teacher,…
This novel study accompanies Children of the Rush (Book 2) by James Russell, continuing the gripping adventures in Gabriel’s Gully during the 1860s Otago gold rush. After the intense events of the first book, Michael, Atarangi, and Siu—three close friends—face even greater dangers. Children of the Rush (Book 2) deepens the themes explored in the…
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