Our New Zealand history resources help students to think critically about important events in the history of Māori, Pākehā, and other cultures in Aotearoa. As New Zealand schools embrace the new Aotearoa New Zealand Histories curriculum, our range of online teaching resources will continue to grow and develop. Watch this space!
Dive into the thrilling adventures of Children of the Rush (Book 3) by James Russell with this engaging novel study. Set during the 1860s Otago gold rush, this children’s novel follows the journey of three young protagonists—Michael, Atarangi, and Siu. After crossing the Southern Alps, the trio settles in Hokitika, hoping for a peaceful new…
Explore the structure and design of pā in New Zealand with this dynamic teaching resource. These print and digital independent activities are pitched at Year 5-8 learners and align with the Science of Reading and the principles of a knowledge-rich curriculum. In this Structure and Design of Pā independent activities pack, you receive: …
Learn about the history and design of pā in Aotearoa, NZ, with this engaging resource! In this History, Reading Comprehension & Literacy Activities pack, pitched at Year 4 learners, students will learn what pā are, their origins, and design and structure. This resource is provided in both print and digital form – great for Google…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 October 2015. Our School Journal resource has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within this publication. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use this in the way that suits…
This Women and the Vote Scavenger Hunt is an engaging cross-curriculum reading comprehension activity. Allow your students to move around the room, visit reading passages and answer questions. Solve the mystery of the Suffragist’s Secret! The task card scavenger hunt is designed so students must visit/read each of the ten fact cards! That means…
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and knowledge of NZ history content with this comprehensive resource, focused on Keeping Promises: The Treaty Settlement Process from the Level 4 November 2017 School Journal. This teaching tool is great as an addition to your structured literacy program. It engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar,…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on The Polish Refugee Children from the Level 2 November 2016 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 students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar,…
Explore the significance of pā in New Zealand with this dynamic teaching resource. These print and digital independent activities are pitched at Year 5-8 learners and align with the Science of Reading and the principles of a knowledge-rich curriculum. In this Introduction to Pā independent activities pack, you receive: 1. A set of independent…
Explore the significance of pā in New Zealand with this dynamic whole-class teaching resource. These whole-class teaching slides work for Year 5-8 learners and align with the Science of Reading and the principles of a knowledge-rich curriculum. In this Introduction to Pā History and Literacy skills Whole-Class Teaching pack, you receive: 1. A…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 May 2015. Our School Journal resource has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within this publication. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use this in the way that suits…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 November 2016. Our School Journal resource has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within this publication. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use this in the way that suits…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the School Journal Year 7-8 November 2025. Our School Journal Year 7-8 November 2025 Activities resource has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within this publication. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use this in the…
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and knowledge of NZ history content with this comprehensive resource, focused on Valley of the Whales from the Level 4 June 2023 School Journal. This teaching tool is great as an addition to your structured literacy program. It engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar, syntax, sentence…
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…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on Choie Sew Hoy: Otago Pioneer from the Level 2 May 2021 School Journal. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. This teaching tool engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar, syntax, sentence structure, verbal reasoning, and content knowledge—key elements…
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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