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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.
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Enhance Reading Comprehension with Science of Reading Strategies Boost your learners’ reading comprehension skills using Science of Reading principles with this detailed resource, based on the article The Stars of Matariki from Junior Journal 67. Designed to complement your Year 3 structured literacy program, this whole-class teaching tool emphasises deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, sentence…
These Punctuation Power-Up activities are a great boost for those who need some extra practice of punctuation skills. This pack focuses on using apostrophes. We’ve provided two levels, easily identified by the handwriting or standard lines on the worksheet. This resource includes 16 activity sheets: Use Apostrophes in Contractions x 8 Apostrophes for…
These Punctuation Power-Up activities are a great boost for those who need some extra practice of punctuation skills. This pack focuses on eight comma rules. We’ve provided two levels, easily identified by the handwriting or standard lines on the worksheet. These worksheets have a food theme. This resource includes 26 activity sheets:…
These Phonics and Structured Literacy teaching slides have been created to specifically support the teaching and learning of the nine target sound and letters: l, e, c, f, u, b, g, r, h. This teaching tool could be used as a warm-up at the start of a structured literacy session, as revision or as a…
This Matariki Mystery Scavenger Hunt is an engaging cross-curriculum reading comprehension activity. Allow your students to move around the room, visit reading passages and answer questions. Solve the mystery of the missing star. The task card scavenger hunt is designed so that students must visit/read each of the ten fact cards! That means they must…
This resource is a comprehension, discussion and activity guide to accompany the novel Cuz by Liz Van der Laarse. Cuz is a children’s novel that was published in 2018 and is known to be New Zealand’s version of Hatchet. The novel is a fast-paced survival story set in the wild landscape of Fiordland. It…
Develop your students’ reading comprehension with this comprehensive resource, focused on Kupe and the Giant Wheke from the Level 2 May 2020 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,…
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…
Spark excitement and develop persuasive writing skills in your classroom with these six sets of writing prompts and scaffolded writing activities. The activities cover argument writing (write to persuade). They include engaging writing prompts, mentor texts, scaffolded material, and planning graphic organisers. This writing resource also includes in-depth teacher notes. This resource aligns with…
Our Daily Maths Review Slides are a dynamic and effective tool 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 mathematics content. A great companion to your structured maths programme. Aligns with the refreshed New…
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:…
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…
Develop your students’ history content knowledge, reading comprehension, writing, and literacy skills with this comprehensive whole-class teaching resource, centered around early whalers and sealers in New Zealand. This resource is a perfect addition to your structured literacy program. It offers rich historical content and effective learning strategies. This teaching tool engages students through…
We’ve compiled a set of reading response activities for the Connected Level 2 2023 – Settling In 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. When you purchase…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the School Journal Year 7-8 November 2025. Our School Journal Year 7-8 November 2025 Activities 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…
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.
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.
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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.
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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