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!

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 7-8 - Chinese New Zealanders

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 7-8 – Chinese New Zealanders

    NZ$8.50

    Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and knowledge of NZ history content with this comprehensive resource, focused on Chinese New Zealanders from the Level 4 November 2019 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 structure,…

  • NZ School Journal Level 2 September 2014 Follow Up Activities

    NZ School Journal Level 2 September 2014 Follow Up Activities

    NZ$6.75

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 2 September 2014. 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…

  • NZ School Journal Level 2 October 2015 Follow Up Activities

    NZ School Journal Level 2 October 2015 Follow Up Activities

    NZ$7.00

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 2 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…

  • Connected 2016 Level 3 Picture This - School Journal Activities

    Connected 2016 Level 3 Picture This – School Journal Activities

    NZ$7.50

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the Connected 2016 Level 3: Picture This. This resource has everything you need to dive into the articles within this publication. The Connected series promotes content-based literacy. Students are exposed to scientific, technological, and mathematical vocabulary and contexts, and broaden their knowledge and understanding of…

  • Sale! Parts of Speech Task Cards PLUS Digital Task Cards BUNDLE

    Parts of Speech Task Cards PLUS Digital Task Cards BUNDLE

    Original price was: NZ$15.00.Current price is: NZ$12.00.

    Our engaging Parts of Speech challenges will grab your students’ attention and help to improve their writing. Enjoy the flexibility of both paper-based AND digital options! These literacy task cards include nouns, pronouns, proper nouns, verbs, verb tenses, adverbs, adjectives, modal auxiliary verbs, conjunctions, relative pronouns, relative adverbs, prepositions and prepositional phrases. Go paperless with…

  • Māhuri Fluency Slides: Ready to Read Phonics Plus - Phase 1: During Year 1 and 2

    Māhuri Fluency Slides: Ready to Read Phonics Plus – Phase 1: During Year 1 and 2

    NZ$7.00

    This resource is designed to give students extra fluency practice. Project the slides on your classroom projector or TV, and you are ready to go! A full teacher script is built into the slides to help guide you through the resource.   The words used in this fluency resource are aligned to the scope and…

  • Kākano 2 Fluency Slides: Ready to Read Phonics Plus - Phase 1: First 6 Months

    Kākano 2 Fluency Slides: Ready to Read Phonics Plus – Phase 1: First 6 Months

    NZ$6.50

    This resource is designed to give students extra fluency practice. Project the slides on your classroom projector or TV, and you are ready to go! A full teacher script is built into the slides to help guide you through the resource.   The words used in this fluency resource are aligned to the scope and…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 - The Mysterious Stones of Tonga

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 – The Mysterious Stones of Tonga

    NZ$8.50

    Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on The Mysterious Stones of Tonga from the Level 2 August 2017 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,…

  • Writing to Inform: Explanation Writing Activities for Year 2-3 (Phase 1)

    Writing to Inform: Explanation Writing Activities for Year 2-3 (Phase 1)

    NZ$7.50

    Elevate your Phase 1 (Year 2-3) Writing to Inform: Explanation writing instruction with our comprehensive Writing to Inform: Explanation Writing Activities. This all-inclusive resource pack equips educators with the essential tools for teaching explanation writing.   This writing resource is designed to support teachers in teaching Writing to Inform: Explanations from Phase 1 (during the…

  • NZ School Journal Level 2 June 2014 Follow Up Activities

    NZ School Journal Level 2 June 2014 Follow Up Activities

    NZ$7.50

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 2 June 2014. 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…

  • Adjectives Task Cards | Grammar - Syntax Activities

    Adjectives Task Cards | Grammar – Syntax Activities

    NZ$4.00

    This colourful set of 32 Adjectives Tasks Cards helps students to understand one of the key building blocks of sentences. Print and laminate these adjectives task cards for regular use!   These grammar-syntax activities align with the Science of Reading (SoR). This resource is a practical addition to your structured literacy programme. Activities link directly…

  • Rākau Fluency Slides: Ready to Read Phonics Plus - Phase 1: During Year 2

    Rākau Fluency Slides: Ready to Read Phonics Plus – Phase 1: During Year 2

    NZ$7.00

    This resource is designed to give students extra fluency practice. Project the slides on your classroom projector or TV, and you are ready to go! A full teacher script is built into the slides to help guide you through the resource.   The words used in this fluency resource are aligned to the scope and…

  • Superhero Writing to Entertain Activities Year 2-3

    Superhero Writing to Entertain Activities Year 2-3

    NZ$5.00

    Superhero Creative Writing Activities Year 2-3   In this creative writing task for students working at phase one: year 2 and year 3, we have included: 3 cloze writing activities to practice using precise nouns, adjectives and adverbs 3 creative writing prompts 3 planning guides 1 exemplar for each superhero self-assessment activities   Links to…

  • Connected Phase 2 Year 4 2024 Woven Taonga - New Zealand History

    Connected Phase 2 Year 4 2024 Woven Taonga – New Zealand History

    NZ$7.50

    We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the Connected Phase 2 Year 4 2024 – Woven Taonga text. This resource has everything you need to dive into the articles within this publication. Connected supports Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories and Tīkanga ā-Iwi, social sciences, inclusion, and well-being – within integrated literacy programmes.   …

  • Whole Class Junior Journal 57 Resource: Year 3 - Solar Power in Tokelau

    Whole Class Junior Journal 57 Resource: Year 3 – Solar Power in Tokelau

    NZ$8.50

    This comprehensive resource based on the report ‘Solar Power in Tokelau’ from Junior Journal 57, will develop your students’ reading comprehension while also developing key content knowledge. It is great as an addition to your Year 3 structured literacy program. You can also use this during Tokelau Language Week!   Solar Power in Tokela –…

  • Number of the Day Slides – Year 3 Math Warm-Ups (Phase 1)

    Number of the Day Slides – Year 3 Math Warm-Ups (Phase 1)

    NZ$7.50

    Master 4-digit numbers with these “Number of the Day” slides! Designed for Year 3 (Phase 1), this resource supports students as they transition from working with hundreds to thousands.   These daily warm-ups provide structured practice to solidify place-value understanding up to 10,000 and improve mental math fluency.   What’s Covered: Aligned with Year 3…

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.