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We’ve put together a set of reading response and writing activities for the School Journal Story Library text: Breathless by Bernard Beckett. Breathless is a first-person narrative about a boy who struggles with asthma. His friends use humour and adventure to help him cope with the disappointment of not being able to play an important rugby game…
This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (Year 4 – Year 8). This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers. It focuses on nocturnal animals and contains information about their hunting habits. Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: It has a particular focus on /i/ long i sounds, represented by…
Transform your daily math block with these “Number of the Day” slides! Designed specifically for students in their first year of school, set two of this resource provides a quick, no-prep 5-minute daily routine to build strong number sense and mathematical fluency. This comprehensive presentation is divided into two distinct phases to grow with…
These 40 slides cover a mix of math concepts suitable for year 7-8 students, focusing on the material they should be familiar with in phase 3 of the New Zealand maths curriculum. Perfect to use as a warm-up or as a quick maths review. Aligned with Year 7 and 8 curriculum standards. What is included? 5 Slides:…
This resource contains 8 independent activity sheets designed for Year 5 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 5” in the heading and a version without it….
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…
This Daily Maths Vocabulary Slides resource is your no-prep, 5-minute-a-day solution to building essential Geometry and Statistics vocabulary for your Year 4 students. These slides can be used in PowerPoint or imported into Google Slides. These 12 vocabulary slideshows are designed to be quick, engaging, and powerful. Aligned with Year 4 (Phase 2) of…
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…
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…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the School Journal Story Library text ‘Marcus Thomas: New Zealand Caveman’. This resource has everything you need to learn more about caving adventures! Grab your helmet and ropes and abseil your way into this story! This School Journal Story Library text covers content great…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on Listening Eyes, Speaking Hands: The Story of Deaf Education in New Zealand from the Level 3 November 2018 School Journal. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. Enhance Your Students’ reading comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. This teaching tool engages…
Our Words for Indicating Degree Explicit Teaching Slides and Activities provide a dynamic, effective way to explore word meanings, making them an excellent addition to any structured literacy programme. Expanding students’ vocabulary is vital for enhancing reading and writing skills, as research shows that students with a wider vocabulary often perform better academically, especially in…
Empower your students to take charge of their learning journey with the Student Bureau of Improvement Collector Cards! These cards celebrate and reinforce student agency by recognising new skills, leadership, and self-management in the classroom. Designed to encourage students to take an active role in their learning, these collector cards help students develop ownership and…
Stop struggling with curriculum overload. Get our brand-new, curriculum-aligned mapping matrices – completely FREE! Planning for the refreshed August 2026 New Zealand curriculum doesn’t have to drain your weekend. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you! These comprehensive, cross-curricular matrices map our growing library of 70+ whole-class School Journal and Junior Journal teaching packs directly –…
Save time and know your students are completing follow-up activities that build a range of reading and literacy skills. This resource provides games and activities for the Ready to Read Phonics Plus Kākano Seed Level reader: I am In, found in New Zealand schools. ***This resource is provided in A4 paper size and British spelling.***…
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and scientific understanding with this comprehensive resource, focused on A User’s Guide to the Brain from the School Journal Year 7-8 June 2026. This teaching tool is a great addition to your structured literacy program. It engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar, syntax, sentence structure, verbal reasoning,…
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