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 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • A Party for Eight - Ready to Read Phonics Plus Rākau Activities

    A Party for Eight – Ready to Read Phonics Plus Rākau Activities

    NZ$2.00

    This resource provides follow-up activities and home-learning tasks for a new (March 2026) Ready to Read Phonics Plus Rākau Level reader: A Party for Eight found in New Zealand schools. An engaging format is used to develop your students’ sense of agency and independence – perfect for your reading rotations.   Texts Covered in this…

  • A Theme Tune - Ready to Read Phonics Plus Tupu Activities

    A Theme Tune – Ready to Read Phonics Plus Tupu Activities

    NZ$2.00

    This resource provides follow-up activities and home-learning tasks for a new (March 2026) Ready to Read Phonics Plus Tupu Level reader: A Theme Tune found in New Zealand schools. An engaging format is used to develop your students’ sense of agency and independence – perfect for your reading rotations.   Texts Covered in this Resource:…

  • Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea Whole-Class Novel Study Year 6-7

    Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea Whole-Class Novel Study Year 6-7

    NZ$19.99

    A comprehensive Reading, Literacy, and Writing novel study that bridges the gap between understanding a novel and mastering the craft of writing.   This comprehensive 6-week unit for Year 6 and 7 (Phase 2 and 3) provides a total literacy solution by intentionally building the foundations students need to succeed. By managing cognitive load through a…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource - Year 7 and 8 Standing with the Ancestors

    Whole Class School Journal Resource – Year 7 and 8 Standing with the Ancestors

    NZ$8.50

    Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and cultural understanding with this whole-class teaching resource, focused on Standing with the Ancestors: Fifty Years of Polyfest from the Year 7-8 November 2025 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,…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 5 & 6 - Pai Tū, Pai Hinga

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 5 & 6 – Pai Tū, Pai Hinga

    NZ$7.85

    Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on the fiction story “Pai Tū, Pai Hinga” in New Zealand from the Year 5-6 November 2025 School Journal. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. Enhance Your Students’ reading comprehension skills with Science of Reading Principles.   This teaching tool engages students…

  • Year 6 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Measurement, Geometry, Statistics, Probability

    Year 6 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Measurement, Geometry, Statistics, Probability

    NZ$12.50

    This Daily Maths Vocabulary Slides resource is your no-prep, 5-minute-a-day solution to building essential Measurement, Geometry, Statistics and Probability vocabulary for your Year 6 students. These slides can be used in PowerPoint or imported into Google Slides.   These 18 vocabulary slideshows are designed to be quick, engaging, and powerful. Aligned with Year 6 (Phase…

  • Year 6 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Number and Algebra

    Year 6 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Number and Algebra

    NZ$7.50

    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 6 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 6 (Phase 2) of…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Reading Skills Checks Year 6 - Food, Natural Disasters, Sports, Insects & Vehicles

    Reading Skills Checks Year 6 – Food, Natural Disasters, Sports, Insects & Vehicles

    NZ$6.50

    Supercharge your reading programme with this engaging five-pack Reading Skills Check Mega Bundle! Designed for Year 6 learners, this resource uses high-interest themes – Food, Natural Disasters, Sports, Insects and Vehicles – to build comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and analytical skills in a structured, easy-to-implement format. Five weeks included!   Each pack offers a week of…

  • 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 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,…

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!