We’ve put together a bundle of reading response activities for the Level 2 2020 School Journals. This NZ School Journal Level 2 Activities bundle has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within the May, August, and November Level 2 School Journals. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you…
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…
Learn about the popular New Zealand band Six60 with our differentiated reading passages and literacy activities. This resource features a full digital pack – perfect for Google Classroom or Microsoft One Drive. Great for New Zealand’s May Music Month! This Year 4, Year 5-6 and Year 7-8 pack includes a non-fiction passage, reading and…
This resource provides follow-up activities for a selection of 12 Turquoise Level 17 PM readers found in New Zealand and Australian schools. An engaging format is used to develop your students’ sense of agency and independence – perfect for your reading rotations. Save your time and know that your students are completing follow-up activities…
We’ve put together an Independent Literacy Activities Year 2-4 Bundle so you can purchase our full set of Independent Literacy Activities at the best possible price. The purpose of our Independent Literacy Activities is to provide independent literacy activities for your Year 2-4 students to complete while you are working with other groups. Choices are provided…
Learn about Rudolph and his reindeer friends with this informational Christmas Reindeer Reading Comprehension text! This Christmas-themed differentiated passage will engage your students while reinforcing important reading skills. These are great reading comprehension activities for guided reading! In this Christmas Reindeer Reading Comprehension pack you will receive: 1. One text, with an extended and scaffold…
These unique alphabet puzzles feature a set of beginning sounds posters AND puzzle pieces that can be used to teach letter recognition, letter formation, and initial sounds. The beginning sounds puzzle posters will look great displayed around your classroom wall or bulletin, while the puzzle pieces are perfect for your literacy centres. is the cheapest…
This resource provides follow-up activities for a selection of 15 Orange Level 16 PM readers found in New Zealand and Australian schools. An engaging format is used to develop your students’ sense of agency and independence – perfect for your reading rotations. Save your time and know that your students are completing follow-up activities…
This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (year 4 – Year 8). It focuses on the Olympic Games and New Zealand’s involvement. Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: This text has a particular focus on v_e split digraph words, including a_e, e_e, i_e, and o_e split digraphs. Examples include athlete, compete, backstroke,…
This resource provides follow-up activities for a selection of 10 Purple Level 20 PM readers found in New Zealand and Australian schools. An engaging format is used to develop your students’ sense of agency and independence – perfect for your reading rotations. Save your time and know that your students are completing follow-up activities…
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