Teaching Resources for Parents in NZ

Are you looking for reliable teaching resources for parents to support your child’s education? Whether you’re a homeschooling parent seeking comprehensive primary teaching resources in NZ or wanting to boost your child’s confidence after school, finding the right assets can feel overwhelming.

We understand that every parent wants to give their child the best educational foundation possible; that’s why at Top Teaching Tasks, we’ve developed a comprehensive range of teaching workbooks for parents that make home learning simple, effective, and enjoyable.

Take the guesswork out of your child’s education today; browse our collection below!

  • Writing Activities: Narrative, Informative and Persuasive Writing Volume 3

    Writing Activities: Narrative, Informative and Persuasive Writing Volume 3

    NZ$9.00

    Ignite enthusiasm and build essential writing skills in your classroom with these writing prompts and structured activities. Covering the genres of narrative (writing to entertain), argument writing (writing to persuade), and informative writing (writing to inform), this resource includes engaging prompts, mentor texts, scaffolded materials, and graphic organisers for planning. Comprehensive teacher notes are also…

  • Tier 2 Vocabulary Explicit Teaching Slides and Make Your Own Editable Slides  - Year 8

    Tier 2 Vocabulary Explicit Teaching Slides and Make Your Own Editable Slides – Year 8

    NZ$10.00

    Our Tier 2 Vocabulary Explicit Teaching Slides for Year 8 are a dynamic and effective tool for exploring word meanings. These explicit teaching slides are a great companion to your structured literacy programme. Expanding students’ vocabulary is crucial for improving their reading and writing skills. Studies have shown that students with larger vocabularies perform better…

  • Pā in Aotearoa NZ Activities for Year 4

    Pā in Aotearoa NZ Activities for Year 4

    NZ$6.50

    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…

  • Decodable Text for Older Readers: Cricket

    Decodable Text for Older Readers: Cricket

    NZ$5.00

    This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (year 4 – Year 8). It focuses on cricket and contains factual information about it and personal stories of the narrator and their love of the sport.   Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: The text emphasises the following phoneme-to-grapheme correspondences: /k/ phoneme represented by -ck,…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 - The Problem with Wallabies

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 – The Problem with Wallabies

    NZ$8.50

    Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on The Problem with Wallabies from the Level 2 November 2023 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,…

  • School Journal Story Library Level 3 - The Bruce McLaren Story Activities

    School Journal Story Library Level 3 – The Bruce McLaren Story Activities

    NZ$5.00

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the School Journal Story Library text: In His Blood – The Bruce McLaren Story. This resource has everything you need to dive into the story of Bruce McLaren’s life! Rev your engines, motorsport enthusiasts!   This School Journal Story Library text covers content great for…

  • Whole Class Connected Resource Year 4 - Tahu and the Dancing Feathers

    Whole Class Connected Resource Year 4 – Tahu and the Dancing Feathers

    NZ$8.50

    Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on Tahu and the Dancing Feathers from the Connected Phase 2 Year 4 2024 text. 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,…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 5 and 6 - For the Ancestors

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 5 and 6 – For the Ancestors

    NZ$8.50

    This comprehensive resource, focused on the article “For the Ancestors“ from the Level 3 November 2019 School Journal, will help you develop your students’ reading comprehension. It is a great addition to your structured literacy program and perfect for a study of the Sāmoan culture.   This teaching tool engages students in deep comprehension strategies,…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 - The Polish Refugee Children

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 – The Polish Refugee Children

    NZ$8.50

    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,…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 7-8 - My First Ramadan: School Journal Level 4 June 2024

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 7-8 – My First Ramadan: School Journal Level 4 June 2024

    NZ$7.50

    Enhance your students’ reading comprehension using Science of Reading principles with this engaging resource focused on the personal essay, “My First Ramadan,” from the Level 4 June 2024 School Journal. Perfect for supplementing your structured literacy program, this comprehensive teaching tool develops key comprehension strategies, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, sentence structure, verbal reasoning, and content knowledge….

  • Words for Emotions Vocabulary Teaching Slides, Flashcards and Posters

    Words for Emotions Vocabulary Teaching Slides, Flashcards and Posters

    NZ$10.00

    Our Emotions Vocabulary Slides and Hands-On Activities are a dynamic and effective tool for exploring word meanings. These slides, flashcards and visual aids are a great companion to your structured literacy programme. Expanding students’ vocabulary is crucial for improving their reading and writing skills. Studies have shown that students with larger vocabularies perform better in school, especially in reading.   …

  • An Introduction to Pā History and Literacy Independent Activities Year 5-8

    An Introduction to Pā History and Literacy Independent Activities Year 5-8

    NZ$8.50

    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…

  • Philippines Legend Reading Comprehension and Literacy Activities Year 1-3

    Philippines Legend Reading Comprehension and Literacy Activities Year 1-3

    NZ$5.00

    Explore the traditional legend of the Philippines: ‘The Legend of Mount Makiling’ with our set of reading and literacy activities. We have provided two options for you: a set of whole-class teaching slides and worksheets for small-group or independent use.   In this Philippines Legend Reading Comprehension and Literacy Activities pack, you receive:   1….

  • School Journal Level 3 October 2015 Follow Up Activities

    School Journal Level 3 October 2015 Follow Up Activities

    NZ$7.50

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 3 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…

  • Year 4 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Measurement (Phase 2)

    Year 4 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Measurement (Phase 2)

    NZ$8.00

    This Daily Maths Vocabulary Slides resource is your no-prep, 5-minute-a-day solution to building essential Measurement vocabulary for your Year 4 students. These slides can be used in PowerPoint or imported into Google Slides.   These 11 vocabulary slideshows are designed to be quick, engaging, and powerful. Aligned with Year 4 (Phase 2) of the New…

  • The Busy Scenes Vocabulary Building Kit - Year 0-3 (Phase One)

    The Busy Scenes Vocabulary Building Kit – Year 0-3 (Phase One)

    NZ$6.50

    This comprehensive, ready-to-use vocabulary kit provides everything you need to target critical Who, What, Where, When, and Why questions, build descriptive language, and practice inferencing skills with your students.   Based on six vibrant, high-quality “busy scenes,” this resource is great for oral language and vocabulary development. What’s Included in This Kit: 1. Six High-Quality…

Getting Started with Home Teaching Resources

Understand Your Child’s Learning Needs

Every child learns differently. Understanding these unique needs is the first step to successful home learning. Take time to observe how your child engages with different activity styles—if they prefer hands-on projects, visual demonstrations, or listening to explanations.

Create an Effective Learning Routine

Establishing a consistent learning routine helps children feel secure and focused. Start by identifying your child’s most alert times of day—for some, this might be early morning, while others may concentrate better in the afternoon. Successful teaching activities of parents often involve breaking learning into manageable chunks and mixing regular breaks and quiet study time with active learning to maintain engagement. 

Set Up a Comfortable Study Space

A dedicated learning area can make a world of difference in focus and motivation. Choose a well-lit space away from distractions, ideally with a comfortable chair and desk at the right height. Keep frequently used teaching resources within easy reach, and consider having a weekly planner on the wall for simple organisation.

Maintain Motivation

Often, the biggest challenge for most parents is keeping their children enthusiastic about learning. Make lessons fun by incorporating games and interactive activities from our teaching resources for parents in NZ. Mix up the learning environment occasionally by taking suitable activities outdoors or creating themed learning days, remembering to stay positive and show enthusiasm for learning yourself, as children often mirror their parents’ attitudes. 

Why Choose Our Teaching Resources for Parents? 

Hundreds of Kiwi parents trust our carefully crafted teaching resources to guide their children’s educational development at home. Whether you’re helping with homework or leading a full homeschooling programme, our teaching workbooks for parents make teaching feel natural and achievable.

Children learn differently, and our resources embrace these differences. Each teaching pack includes various approaches to teaching the same concept – from visual guides and hands-on activities to written exercises and interactive games. This flexibility means you can easily adapt the materials to suit your child's learning style, pace, and interests. Plus, our resources include extension activities for quick learners and additional support for those who need more practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your teaching resources aligned with the New Zealand curriculum?

Absolutely. Behind every resource we create is a passionate team of New Zealand educators who understand both the curriculum and the unique challenges of learning at home. Our diverse team brings together a wealth of educational expertise on what works in real learning situations, whether in the classroom or at home. 

I’m new to homeschooling. Where should I start?

Starting your homeschooling journey can feel overwhelming, but don"t worry—we've helped hundreds of Kiwi parents begin their home education adventure with confidence. When using our teaching activities for parents, we recommend starting with core subjects like English reading activity worksheets, maths, or science and establishing a simple daily routine.

If you require any assistance, our friendly team is always ready to help. Fill out our contact form, and we aim to get back to you within 24 hours.

Can these resources be used to supplement school learning? 

Definitely. Since our teaching resources for parents are aligned with the New Zealand curriculum, they seamlessly integrate with your child’s schoolwork. Whether you"re looking to boost confidence in a particular subject, provide extra practice, or enrich your child's learning at home, our resources are designed to complement what they're learning at school.

Get Started with Home Teaching Resources Today 

Join the ranks of happy New Zealand parents who've already discovered the difference the right teaching resources can make. From structured workbooks to engaging activities, curriculum-aligned materials to interactive learning games – we've got everything you need to make learning at home effective and enjoyable.

Ready to begin? Explore our collection of teaching resources for parents in NZ today and find the perfect activities for your family's needs.