This resource provides hands-on activities to accompany the Ready to Read Phonics Plus Tupu texts. The hands-on activities have been created to specifically match the focus sounds taught in each book. With initial modelling and scaffolding, these activities are intended to be completed independently to build students’ skills in following instructions, fine motor skills…
This novel study is a comprehension, discussion, and activity guide to accompany the novel Amorangi and Millie’s Trip Through Time by Lauren Keenan. This is an intriguing novel for middle to upper primary because of its themes of courage and change, as well as giving a point-of-view perspective on events and change in Aotearoa New…
This colourful set of Suffix Word Wall Vocabulary Cards and Posters highlights 16 suffixes.
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 3 June 2022. Our School Journal Level 3 June 2022 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 purpose of this resource is to explore how the participation (signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi) was similar and/or different around New Zealand and the places where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. This Where the Treaty of Waitangi Was Signed Year 4-6 resource features: Two articles: 1. Where Te Tiriti o…
Go paperless with our Ancient Egypt Digital Reading Comprehension for Google Classroom – great for digital guided reading! Learn about pyramids, the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, the Nile River, and more with our differentiated reading passages and questions. This Google Slides resource includes four passages (at two levels) with at least seven unique slides of…
Introducing our comprehensive Sentence Structure Teaching and Activities Bundle – the ultimate resource to help students master the fundamental sentence structures. Packed with engaging materials, this bundle equips educators with all the tools necessary to ensure a deep understanding of sentence structure. Unlock the potential of your lessons with our thoughtfully crafted teaching slides,…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the New Zealand Junior Journal 53. Our NZ Junior Journal 53 Activities and Lesson Plans pack 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…
This digital resource provides a structured, step-by-step instructional sequence for teaching New Zealand Basic Script and the transition to Cursive Style. Designed for 10–15 minute daily sessions, these slides focus on the explicit modelling of efficient movements to build writing stamina and automaticity. Updated 2026. Note: These slides are also featured across our Daily…
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