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!

  • 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…

  • Verbs and Verb Tenses Task Cards | Grammar - Syntax Activities

    Verbs and Verb Tenses Task Cards | Grammar – Syntax Activities

    NZ$4.00

    This colourful set of 32 Verbs Tasks Cards helps students to understand one of the key building blocks of sentences. Print and laminate these verb and verb tenses 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….

  • Pronouns Task Cards | Grammar - Syntax Activities

    Pronouns Task Cards | Grammar – Syntax Activities

    NZ$4.00

    This colourful set of 32 Pronouns Tasks Cards helps students to understand one of the key building blocks of sentences. Print and laminate these pronouns 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…

  • Nouns and Proper Nouns Task Cards | Grammar - Syntax Activities

    Nouns and Proper Nouns Task Cards | Grammar – Syntax Activities

    NZ$4.00

    This colourful set of 32 Nouns and Proper Nouns Tasks Cards helps students to understand one of the key building blocks of sentences. Print and laminate these nouns and proper nouns task cards for regular use! This resource is also included in our Nouns Teaching Pack.   These grammar-syntax activities align with the Science of…

  • Whole Class Junior Journal 64 Resource Year 3: What is a Tree?

    Whole Class Junior Journal 64 Resource Year 3: What is a Tree?

    NZ$8.50

    Enhance Your Students’ Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. This comprehensive resource based on the article ‘What is a Tree>’ from Junior Journal 64, will develop your students’ reading comprehension while also developing key content knowledge. It is a great addition to your Year 3 structured literacy program. What is a Tree – Junior…

  • Decodable Text for Older Readers: The Buzz on Bees

    Decodable Text for Older Readers: The Buzz on Bees

    NZ$5.00

    This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (Year 4 – Year 8). It focuses on bees and contains simple non-fiction information about their appearance and behaviour.   Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: It has a particular focus on the Floss rule: -ff, -ll, -ss, -zz This resource contains: Decodable text ‘The Buzz…

  • Kauri Gum Diggers: A History Mystery Scavenger Hunt Activity

    Kauri Gum Diggers: A History Mystery Scavenger Hunt Activity

    NZ$7.50

    This Kauri Gum Diggers Scavenger Hunt is an engaging cross-curricular reading comprehension activity. Allow your students to move around the room, visit reading passages and answer questions. Solve the mystery of the Fossil in the Frost!   The task card scavenger hunt is designed so students must visit/read each of the ten fact cards! That…

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

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

    NZ$6.50

    Transform your daily math block with these “Number of the Day” slides! Designed specifically for students in their first year of school, set two of this resource provides a quick, no-prep 5-minute daily routine to build strong number sense and mathematical fluency.   This comprehensive presentation is divided into two distinct phases to grow with…

  • Number of the Day Slides – Year 7-8 Math Warm-Ups (Phase 3) Set Two

    Number of the Day Slides – Year 7-8 Math Warm-Ups (Phase 3) Set Two

    NZ$7.50

    These 40 slides cover a mix of math concepts suitable for year 7-8 students, focusing on the material they should be familiar with in phase 3 of the New Zealand maths curriculum. Perfect to use as a warm-up or as a quick maths review.  Aligned with Year 7  and 8 curriculum standards. What is included? 5 Slides:…

  • Number of the Day Slides – Year 7 Math Warm-Ups (Phase 3) Set Two

    Number of the Day Slides – Year 7 Math Warm-Ups (Phase 3) Set Two

    NZ$7.50

    Streamline your Year 7 math routine with these “Number of the Day” slides. Designed for Year 7 (Phase 3), this resource bridges the gap between arithmetic and early algebra, focusing on rigorous mental strategies for both whole numbers and decimals.   This resource supports students in mastering the infinite nature of the base-10 system, from…

  • Year 4 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Geometry and Statistics (Phase 2)

    Year 4 Maths Vocabulary Slides: Geometry and Statistics (Phase 2)

    NZ$8.00

    This Daily Maths Vocabulary Slides resource is your no-prep, 5-minute-a-day solution to building essential Geometry and Statistics vocabulary for your Year 4 students. These slides can be used in PowerPoint or imported into Google Slides.   These 12 vocabulary slideshows are designed to be quick, engaging, and powerful. Aligned with Year 4 (Phase 2) of…

  • Tier 2 Vocabulary Explicit Teaching Slides and Make Your Own Editable Slides - Year 4

    Tier 2 Vocabulary Explicit Teaching Slides and Make Your Own Editable Slides – Year 4

    NZ$8.00

    Our Year 4 Tier 2 Vocabulary Teaching Slides offer an interactive, effective approach to expanding vocabulary knowledge. These slides are designed to integrate seamlessly into structured literacy programs, enriching students’ word comprehension—key to boosting reading and writing skills. Studies indicate that vocabulary development significantly enhances academic success, particularly in reading comprehension. The refreshed New Zealand…

  • Structured Literacy Consonant Digraphs Posters (Set 1) | Kākano Phase Phonics Visual Aids

    Structured Literacy Consonant Digraphs Posters (Set 1) | Kākano Phase Phonics Visual Aids

    NZ$4.00

    Transform your phonics instruction with these vibrant, evidence-based Consonant Digraphs Posters. Designed explicitly for early readers, this resource provides clear visual anchors, mouth formation cues, and word examples to help students confidently master the trickiest first-year spelling rules. Perfect for structured literacy classrooms, structured intervention, or home learning! Are you looking for an easy, effective…

  • School Journal Story Library Activities Year 6 - Living the Dream

    School Journal Story Library Activities Year 6 – Living the Dream

    NZ$5.00

    We’ve put together a set of reading response and writing activities for the School Journal Story Library text: Living the Dream – An Interview with Mana Vautier. This resource has everything you need to learn more about becoming an astronaut. This School Journal Story Library text covers content great for Year 6 and has a…

  • Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 - The Future of Growing Kai

    Whole Class School Journal Resource Year 4 – The Future of Growing Kai

    NZ$8.50

    Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive whole-class teaching resource, focused on the article “The Future of Growing Kai” from School Journal Level 2 November 2023. Great as an addition to your structured literacy program. Enhance Your Students’ Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Principles. The Future of Growing Kai from School Journal Level…

  • Decodable Text for Older Readers: A Good Day at the Creek

    Decodable Text for Older Readers: A Good Day at the Creek

    NZ$5.00

    This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (Year 4 – Year 8). It is a simple narrative that follows Pete, who goes to the creek to look for frogs and gets stuck in the mud. Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: It has a particular focus on: /ē/ (long e), represented by ‘ee’…

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!