These Phonics and Structured Literacy teaching slides have been created to specifically support the teaching and learning of nine consonant patterns -ff, -ll, -ss, -zz, -tch, -dge, qu, wh, x. This teaching tool could be used as a warm-up at the start of a structured literacy session, as revision or as a whole class lesson….
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 November 2017. Our School Journal 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 way that suits…
This set of 32 Verb Tense Task Cards is designed to provide students with a variety of practice opportunities to master their use of past, present, and future tense verbs. The set includes a range of tasks to help students strengthen their understanding and mastery of verb tenses. This set of 32 Verb Tense…
This bundle of differentiated reading, writing and activities and language posters is a great way to focus on the Fijian language and culture. This would be perfect to use during Fijian Language Week. This Fiji Reading, Writing and Classroom Display BUNDLE includes the following resources: Fiji Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Activity Fiji Greetings Introductions Farewells…
This New Zealand Sight Words Bundle includes superhero themed sight words activities and certificates to promote super sight word success! These feature the Magenta to Orange words of the NZ High-Frequency word colour wheel. Use these activities as part of your Word Work Daily 5 activities, for homework, or as an addition to your writing…
Learn about notable New Zealand authors: Patricia Grace, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihimaera and Alan Duff with our Authors of Aotearoa Activity Bundle. Improve reading comprehension in your classroom with our differentiated close reading passages and questions. Also useful to integrate into a financial literacy unit. This Authors of Aotearoa Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle features the following two resources:…
Ramp up your reading comprehension program with this Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mega Bundle. It features differentiated Reading Comprehension passages and questions with Higher Order Thinking activities based on TEN topic areas: Sports Stars, Kiwiana, Video Games, Natural Disasters, Myths and Legends From Around The World (Volume One and Two), Māori Myths and Legends…
A comprehensive Reading, Literacy, and Writing novel study that bridges the gap between understanding a novel and mastering the craft of writing. This comprehensive 6-week unit for Year 6 and 7 (Phase 2 and 3) provides a total literacy solution by intentionally building the foundations students need to succeed. By managing cognitive load through a…
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…
Supercharge your reading programme with this engaging five-pack Reading Skills Check Mega Bundle! Designed for Year 4 learners, this resource uses high-interest themes – Food, Natural Disasters, Sports, Insects and Vehicles – to build comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and analytical skills in a structured, easy-to-implement format. Five weeks included! Each pack offers a week of…
Unlock the power of descriptive writing in your junior classroom! This comprehensive, no-prep unit provides everything you need to teach your Year 1-3 students how to write with vivid detail using the five senses. Transform simple sentences into rich, imaginative descriptions and watch your students’ writing confidence soar. Say goodbye to “It was nice”…
This complete unit, built for the NZ Curriculum (Phase One, Years 2-3), provides everything you need to systematically and explicitly teach the nine most common suffixes using an evidence-based, morphology-first approach. The nine suffixes included are -ing, -ed, -es, -s, -er, -est, -ly, -ful, and -less. Built on the principles of the Science of…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for a range of Cook Islands-themed NZ School Journal texts and Connected texts. Our Cook Islands School Journal, Junior Journal and Connected Follow Up Activities resource has everything you need to explore this engaging topic further. Lesson plans and comprehensive follow-up activities are included. Great for…
Explore the structure and design of pā in New Zealand with this dynamic whole-class teaching resource. These whole-class teaching slides work for Year 5-8 learners and align with the Science of Reading and the principles of a knowledge-rich curriculum. In this Structure and Design of Pā Whole-Class teaching pack, you receive: 1. A…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 2 September 2014. Our School Journal 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 way that suits…
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