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!

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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…

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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…

  • 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…

  • Poetry Forms and Elements Activities – Slides and Posters

    NZ$6.50

    This comprehensive resource, featuring slides and posters, has been created to empower students to explore poetry forms and elements. Delve into the world of poetry, guided by the theme of emotions.   This Poetry Forms and Elements Resource includes: Poetry Forms Slide Show (17 slides) Elements of Poetry Slide Show (18 slides) Poetry Forms posters…

  • Writing a Personification Poem | Step-by-Step Guide to Personifying Emotions

    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:   Writing a Personification Poem Step-by-Step Slideshow (32 slides) Personification Definition Slide Personification Poster Personification Whole-Class Activities x 5 Writing a Personification Poem I Do, We Do,…

  • ‘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!

  • 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…

  • 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…

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    Poetry Activities Bundle – Explore and Write Poetry using Emotions

    Original price was: NZ$28.00.Current price is: NZ$19.99.

    We’ve put together a bundle of activities to explore, comprehend, and write poetry using emotions.   This Poetry Activities bundle features: Poetry Comprehension Activities for NZ School Journal Poems – Print and Digital Six poetry comprehension activities Each resource features 8-10 questions. Six digital poetry comprehension activities Answers are included. Comprehension activities to use with…

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    Grammar Teaching and Activities Bundle – Grammar and Syntax

    Original price was: NZ$80.00.Current price is: NZ$39.99.

    Introducing our comprehensive Grammar Teaching and Activities Bundle – the ultimate resource to help students master many of the fundamental building blocks of sentences. Packed with engaging materials, this bundle equips educators with all the tools necessary to ensure a deep understanding of grammar and syntax concepts.   Unlock the potential of your lessons with…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • NZ Junior Journal 68 Activities and Lesson Plans

    NZ$7.50

    Engaging Reading Response Activities for NZ Junior Journal 68 Explore our NZ Junior Journal 68 Activities and Lesson Plans, designed to bring the stories and articles in this publication to life! This comprehensive resource offers both paper-based and digital options, making it perfect for classroom use or distance learning. The texts in Junior Journal 68…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

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    Year 4 Reading Comprehension Passages and Activities Bundle

    Original price was: NZ$27.50.Current price is: NZ$19.99.

    Engage your students with these easy-to-use year 4 reading packs. We’ve put together a bundle of fantastic reading comprehension activities exploring Extreme Sports, Ocean Creatures, the Pacific Islands, Celebrations Around the World, and Natural Disasters.   These reading passages are pitched at Year 4 learners. The resources are provided in both print and digital form…

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!