Primary Teaching Resources in NZ

From engaging Year 1 literacy activities to interactive Year 6 mathematics resources, we know how challenging it can be to find teaching materials that genuinely engage young learners while meeting New Zealand’s curriculum requirements. Whether you’re a teacher in the classroom or looking for teaching resources for parents in NZ, our materials are designed to support learning success.

Trusted by primary school teachers across Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world, our primary teaching supplies take the stress out of lesson planning. Every resource is created by experienced teachers who understand the daily challenges of keeping young minds engaged and learning.

Explore our comprehensive range of primary teaching resources in NZ below and make teaching easier today!

  • 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….

  • 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…

  • End of Sentence Punctuation Task Cards | Grammar - Syntax Activities

    End of Sentence Punctuation Task Cards | Grammar – Syntax Activities

    NZ$4.00

    This colourful set of 32 End of Sentence Punctuation 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…

  • 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…

  • Minibeasts Phase One (Year 1-3) | Shared Reading Passage & Activities Volume 1

    Minibeasts Phase One (Year 1-3) | Shared Reading Passage & Activities Volume 1

    NZ$7.50

    Your learners will love our differentiated Minibeasts Shared Reading Activities. This pack includes shared reading passages, follow-up activities, and discussion questions. Learn more about twelve fascinating creepy crawlies! In the Minibeasts Shared Reading Activities pack you receive: 1. 12 shared reading discussion passages in PowerPoint presentations: Native Bees Centipede Cicada Cockroach Dragonfly Flax snail Black tunnelweb…

  • Prefixes Activities: A Complete Teaching and Practice Unit For Year 2-3

    Prefixes Activities: A Complete Teaching and Practice Unit For Year 2-3

    NZ$11.00

    This complete unit provides everything you need to systematically and explicitly teach four common prefixes (re-, un-, dis-, in-/im-) using an evidence-based, morphology-first approach.   Built on the principles of the Science of Reading, this resource uses a Structured Literacy framework, moving beyond memorisation to build deep, transferable skills by focusing on word parts. Focus…

  • Suffix Spelling Rules: A Complete Teaching and Practice Unit for Year 3-5

    Suffix Spelling Rules: A Complete Teaching and Practice Unit for Year 3-5

    NZ$9.99

    Our comprehensive, no-prep Suffix Rules pack has everything you need to explicitly teach the three core suffix rules, perfectly aligned with the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. This resource is designed to meet Phase One, Year Three and Phase Two, Year Four and Five English Curriculum: Writing – Transcription Skills – Spelling. We provide a clear,…

  • Informative Speech Toolkit: Whole Class Teaching Slides, Tools and Activities

    Informative Speech Toolkit: Whole Class Teaching Slides, Tools and Activities

    NZ$12.50

    The Informative Speech Toolkit is a comprehensive resource crafted to guide students through writing and delivering compelling informative speeches. This toolkit simplifies complex concepts, making speech writing accessible and engaging for all learners.   How It Works:   This toolkit provides a structured, explicit, step-by-step approach to teaching informative speech writing. It breaks down the…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 - The Sons of Ma'afu

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 – The Sons of Ma’afu

    NZ$8.50

    Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on the traditional Tongan tale The Sons of Ma’afu from the Level 2 October 2015 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…

  • Apostrophes and Contractions Task Cards | Grammar - Syntax Activities

    Apostrophes and Contractions Task Cards | Grammar – Syntax Activities

    NZ$4.00

    This colourful set of 32 Apostrophes and Contractions 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…

  • Barrier Game Listening Activities - Oral Language Phase 1 Year 1-3

    Barrier Game Listening Activities – Oral Language Phase 1 Year 1-3

    NZ$6.50

    Boost your students’ speaking and listening skills with this engaging pack of 5 Barrier Game Activities! This resource is a fun, hands-on tool designed to directly target the Oral Language strand of the New Zealand Curriculum for Phase 1 (Years 0-3). It provides a purposeful and playful way for students to express ideas and understand…

  • Year 4 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Number and Algebra (Phase 2)

    Year 4 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Number and Algebra (Phase 2)

    NZ$10.00

    This Daily Maths Vocabulary Slides resource is your no-prep, 5-minute-a-day solution to building essential Number and Algebra vocabulary for your Year 4 students. These slides can be used in PowerPoint or imported into Google Slides. These 17 vocabulary slideshows are designed to be quick, engaging, and powerful. Aligned with Year 4 (Phase 2) of the…

  • Whole Class Junior Journal 63 Resource: Year 3 - Kūmara - Behind the Scenes

    Whole Class Junior Journal 63 Resource: Year 3 – Kūmara – Behind the Scenes

    NZ$8.50

    Enhance Your Students’ Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. This comprehensive resource based on the article ‘Kūmara – Behind the Scenes’ from Junior Journal 63, 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.   Kūmara – Behind…

Primary Resources That Support Every Learner

Every primary classroom is wonderfully diverse, which is why we thoughtfully design our primary teaching resources to support and challenge every student on their learning journey. From core comprehension exercises, like our popular inference activity worksheets, to advanced problem-solving tasks, we ensure that every learner is supported.

Teaching at the primary school level requires a unique approach that recognises the distinct developmental stages and learning needs of young students. They're developing crucial foundational skills, exploring their world through hands-on experiences, and building the confidence they need for future learning success. That's why having dedicated primary school teaching materials is absolutely essential.

However, effective differentiation shouldn’t mean hours of extra preparation. From adjustable reading levels in literacy activities to scaffolded problem-solving in mathematics, each primary learning resource helps you cater to the diverse needs in your classroom without creating additional planning work.

Why Choose Our Primary School Teaching Resources?

Crafted specifically for Kiwi classrooms by experienced New Zealand teachers, we understand the unique challenges that primary teachers face—from engaging diverse learners to meeting curriculum requirements and managing precious time. That’s why we specially design our primary education resources to take the stress out of lesson planning and classroom management. 

Whether you're planning tomorrow's literacy lesson or next term's mathematics unit, our comprehensive range of primary teaching resources helps you deliver engaging, practical lessons that save you time without compromising quality. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I preview the primary learning resources before buying?

Yes, we believe in complete transparency, so we provide detailed previews for every item in our collection of primary education resources. Before purchasing, you can explore sample pages and preview exactly what you’ll receive.

Do you offer resources for different year levels?

Yes, our comprehensive collection of primary teaching resources in NZ covers every level. Since teaching Year 1 students requires very different materials from teaching Year 6, we"ve carefully crafted resources to match the developmental needs and curriculum requirements of each primary year level.

Each resource clearly indicates its target year level and comes in multi-level packs, perfect for composite classes or students working across different levels.

Are your primary school teaching materials editable?

Absolutely! We’ve designed our teaching resources with flexibility in mind. Many of our primary teaching supplies come in easily editable formats, so you can customise them to suit your students’ needs perfectly.

Each editable resource clearly indicates its features in the product description and the file formats provided. If you need help modifying resources, our support team is always available and happy to help you make the most of your materials.

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From new entrants to Year 6 students, literacy to numeracy, and everything in between, Top Teaching Tasks has the resources you need to make every school day more successful. You’re just a few clicks away from transforming your teaching toolkit; explore our range of extensive teaching resources suitable for every primary year level today!