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!

  • Daily Literacy Reviews For Year 7-8 Set Four

    NZ$20.00

    Our Year 7-8 Daily Literacy Review Slides (SET FOUR) are dynamic and effective tools for enhancing memory, retention, and learning. By incorporating the principles of spaced practice, interleaved practice, and retrieval practice, these daily reviews offer a comprehensive approach to reinforcing previously taught literacy content.   They are a great companion to your structured literacy programme…

  • ‘Power Up Your Poetry’ Elements of Poetry Mat

    NZ$0.00

    We’ve made a FREE ‘Power Up Your Poetry’ elements of poetry mat.  Enjoy!

  • The Whale Rider Novel Study and Discussion Questions | Witi Ihimaera Novel Study

    NZ$6.00

    This novel study is a comprehension, discussion, and activity guide accompanying Witi Ihimaera’s The Whale Rider. The book explores themes of family, friendship, bravery, gender roles, power and resilience and traditions.   The Whale Rider Novel Study has been split up into sections. Each section varies in size due to the number of pages and…

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    Daily Literacy Reviews For Year 4-6 Bundle

    Original price was: NZ$80.00.Current price is: NZ$65.00.

    Our Daily Literacy Review Slides are dynamic and effective tools for enhancing memory, retention, and learning. By incorporating the principles of spaced practice, interleaved practice, and retrieval practice, these daily reviews offer a comprehensive approach to reinforcing previously taught literacy content. They are a great companion to your structured literacy programme.   What is included in…

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    Daily Literacy Reviews For Year 1-3 Bundle

    Original price was: NZ$80.00.Current price is: NZ$65.00.

    Our Daily Literacy Review Slides are dynamic and effective tools for enhancing memory, retention, and learning. By incorporating principles of spaced practice, interleaved practice, and retrieval practice, these daily reviews offer a comprehensive approach to reinforcing previously taught literacy content. They are a great companion to your structured literacy programme.   What is included in this…

  • Poetry Tools, Graphic Organisers and Vocabulary Lists

    NZ$7.50

    This comprehensive resource provides tools to help explore, teach, and write poetry. Delve into the world of poetry, guided by the theme of emotions.   This resource includes:   Nine Poetry Planning Graphic Organisers Acrostic poem Cinquain poem Haiku Limerick Shape poem Diamante poem Tanka poem Quatrain List poem Eight Vocabulary Word Lists Emotions Action…

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    Weather Reading Comprehension and Science Passages with Activities BUNDLE

    Original price was: NZ$20.00.Current price is: NZ$12.00.

    Explore the fascinating topic of weather with our reading comprehension and science bundle. This bundle includes five differentiated passages, each with a week of unique follow-up activities.   This weather pack includes five non-fiction passages, reading and vocabulary questions, and higher-order thinking tasks. This resource features a full digital pack – perfect for Google Classroom…

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    Daily Literacy Reviews For Year 7-8 Bundle

    Original price was: NZ$80.00.Current price is: NZ$65.00.

    Our Daily Literacy Review Slides are dynamic and effective tools for enhancing memory, retention, and learning. By incorporating principles of spaced practice, interleaved practice, and retrieval practice, these daily reviews offer a comprehensive approach to reinforcing previously taught literacy content. They are a great companion to your structured literacy programme.   What is included in this…

  • NZ Junior Journal 67 Activities and Lesson Plans

    NZ$7.50

    Check out our reading response activities for the New Zealand Junior Journal 67. Our NZ Junior Journal 67 Activities and Lesson Plans pack has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within this publication. A paper-based and digital option are included, so you can use this in the way that suits you…

  • Summarising Activities for Any Fiction or Non-Fiction Text

    NZ$5.00

    This resource has been produced to help students consolidate the skill of writing summaries.   This Summarising Activities Pack includes: Two summarising posters Four summarising question worksheets for use with any fiction text Three summarising question worksheets for use with any non-fiction text GIST summarising tool graphic organiser (and explainer information) One summarising question worksheet…

  • Autumn Digital Writing Prompts for Google Drive®

    NZ$5.00

    Go paperless with our Autumn Digital Writing Prompts! Encourage independence with this easy to use writing activity pack featuring 30 autumn/fall writing prompts. This Google Resource will have your students writing persuasive arguments, narratives and explanations using Google Slides in no time! Each slide that features the word “fall” is also repeated with the word “autumn”…

  • Decodable Text for Older Readers: Earthquakes

    NZ$5.00

    This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (year 4 – Year 8). It focuses on earthquakes and their impact on New Zealand.   Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: It has a particular focus on v_e split digraph words, including a_e, e_e, i_e, and u_e split digraphs. Examples include earthquake, plate, magnitude, shake,…

  • How to Write Paragraphs | A Step by Step Guide to Paragraph Writing Year 4-8

    NZ$8.00

    This resource teaches the skill of paragraphing in writing.   This resource introduces students to paragraphs, why we use them, when we use them, and how to use them. It is designed to help students learn, remember, and practice separating their sentences into paragraphs. It also allows students to understand and practice the structure of paragraph…

  • School Journal Level 3 November 2024 Reading Activities

    NZ$7.50

    Dive into the NZ School Journal Level 3 November 2024 with Our Reading Response Activities! We’re excited to introduce our School Journal Reading Response Activities for the NZ School Journal Level 3 November 2024! This comprehensive resource is perfect for unpacking this School Journal’s engaging stories and articles. With a focus on identity, resilience, and…

  • School Journal Level 4 June 2024 Follow Up Activities

    NZ$7.50

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 June 2024. Our School Journal Level 4 June 2024 Activities have 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…

  • Inference Skills Activities for Any Fiction Text

    NZ$6.00

    This resource has been produced to help students consolidate the skill of making inferences. Build verbal reasoning skills.   This Inference Skills Reading Resource includes: Three inference skills posters. Five inference skills question worksheets for use with any fiction text. 16 inference skills task cards for use with any fiction text.   Inferencing is a…

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.