Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and knowledge of NZ history content with this comprehensive resource, focused on Kei te Tāone Nui – Māori and the City 1945-1970 from the Level 4 May 2021 School Journal. This teaching tool is great as an addition to your structured literacy program. It engages students in deep comprehension…
Dive into the thrilling adventures of Children of the Rush (Book 3) by James Russell with this engaging novel study. Set during the 1860s Otago gold rush, this children’s novel follows the journey of three young protagonists—Michael, Atarangi, and Siu. After crossing the Southern Alps, the trio settles in Hokitika, hoping for a peaceful new…
This novel study accompanies Children of the Rush (Book 2) by James Russell, continuing the gripping adventures in Gabriel’s Gully during the 1860s Otago gold rush. After the intense events of the first book, Michael, Atarangi, and Siu—three close friends—face even greater dangers. Children of the Rush (Book 2) deepens the themes explored in the…
Our activity sheets will help your students learn about the Philippines. They feature five pages of activities and are ready to PRINT and GO! Activities included are: 1. Reading comprehension passage with QR Code links 2. Reading comprehension questions Finding specific information Make inferences Vocabulary Critical thinking 3. Activity sheets Mix…
We’ve put together a bundle of reading response activities for the 2023 NZ School Journals. This bundle has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within the June and November 2023 Level 2, 3, and Level 4 School Journals. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use this…
We’ve put together a bundle of reading response activities for the 2017 NZ School Journals. This bundle has everything you need to dive into the story and articles within the June, August, and November 2017 Level 2, 3, and Level 4 School Journals. Both a paper-based and digital option are included so you can use…
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 October 2015. 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…
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 Zealand…
This resource is designed as a decodable text for older readers (Year 4 – Year 8). It focuses on bees and contains simple non-fiction information about their appearance and behaviour. Focus Phonemes and Graphemes: It has a particular focus on the Floss rule: -ff, -ll, -ss, -zz This resource contains: Decodable text ‘The Buzz…
Teach your students the essential modern skill of writing a clear and effective email with this complete, ready-to-use mini-unit. This resource uses vibrant, engaging slides and practical activities to guide students through the entire process, from planning to publishing. This mini-unit covers the crucial differences between formal and informal emails, making it the perfect…
Explore the structure and design of pā in New Zealand with this dynamic teaching resource. These print and digital independent activities are pitched at 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 independent activities pack, you receive: …
We’ve put together a set of reading response activities for the NZ School Journal Level 4 November 2016. 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…
Go paperless with our Halloween Digital Reading Comprehension Activity for Google Slides! Learn about the history of Halloween and how this spooky night is celebrated around the world with our differentiated reading passages and questions. This Google Slides resource includes two passages (at two levels) with eight unique slides of engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order…
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in your classroom with our Google Slides Chinese New Year Digital Reading Comprehension Activity, designed for Year Five and Six (Grades 4 and 5). This engaging, paperless resource is perfect for digital guided reading and brings the excitement of the Chinese New Year right to your students’ devices. It features…
Your search for New Zealand curriculum-aligned spelling activities ends here! Explore our comprehensive collection of activity sheets meticulously designed to enhance the teaching of 13 spelling rules at the Phase Three (Year 7-8) level. See the full list of included spelling rules below. The resource is organised by spelling rules and phonics concepts, so you…
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and scientific understanding with this comprehensive resource, focused on The Best Fish and Chips in the World from the School Journal Year 7-8 June 2026. This teaching tool is a great addition to your structured literacy program. It engages students in deep comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, grammar, syntax, sentence structure,…
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