Teaching Resources
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Explore our treasure trove of teaching resources. From lesson plans and worksheets to classroom activities and educational games, find everything you need to engage and inspire your students. Amp up your teaching game with our trusted and time-tested materials. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a new teacher, our teaching resources will help you create fun and effective learning experiences. Unlock the potential of your classroom with our comprehensive collection of teaching resources.
- Mar- 2025 -17 March
How STEAM can inspire the innovators of tomorrow
STEAM activities help students think flexibly and creatively, and can equip them with work-ready skills for the modern world.
Read More » - Dec- 2024 -2 December
How to finish the school year positively
Term 4 can be busy and stressful. Slow down, and focus on the positives, and all that you, your colleagues…
Read More » - Nov- 2024 -18 November
New eLearning modules for new and aspiring principals
The Ministry of Education has released new self-directed eLearning modules for beginning and aspiring principals.
Read More » - Aug- 2024 -26 August
10 fictional teachers who taught us something
Sometimes fictional teachers have very real lessons to teach us. Here's what we can learn from ten teachers in popular…
Read More » - Jul- 2024 -2 July
The world of live performances and productions
Theatre and live performances can benefit all students across multiple curriculum areas. Find out how to stage the perfect production!
Read More » - Jun- 2024 -14 June
Safe, hands on, science learning
Science learning can be a lot of fun, and a safe, well-equipped science room can inspire and engage students.
Read More » - May- 2024 -27 May
Balancing the maths equation
We investigate programmes, resources, and PLD opportunities to help improve teacher and student outcomes in maths.
Read More » - Mar- 2024 -25 March
Lifting school wellbeing in 2024
Supporting whole school wellbeing, including teachers, students & families is an enduring challenge requiring ongoing resourcing & attention.
Read More » - 18 March
A STEAM powered future
We discuss the benefits of STEAM learning, and explore some STEAM opportunities on offer for New Zealand students.
Read More » - 11 March
Can tamariki recognise themselves in a worksheet?
A new collaboration is making ready-to-go road safety resources with meaningful contexts for students
Read More » - Feb- 2024 -26 February
Case Study: Supporting children who are ELL with early literacy development
Prof. Gail Gillon of the University of Canterbury on supporting all students with early literacy development.
Read More » - Jul- 2023 -21 July
Let students take centre stage
From developing confidence to honing performance skills and team building, we look at the benefits of theatre and live performance…
Read More » - Mar- 2023 -24 March
STEAM: Creating future problem solvers
Flexible thinking, innovate mindsets and social and cultural awareness make STEAM education important for students of all ages.
Read More » - 7 March
Positive wellbeing tools for schools in 2023
How can you promote, integrate and track positive wellbeing for staff, students and the general community in your school or…
Read More » - Nov- 2022 -22 November
‘What am I supposed to do about all this really bad stuff?’ Young people identify 7 ‘superpowers’ to fight climate change
Workshops find out what resources children and young people themselves want, to support them in facing climate change
Read More » - Sep- 2022 -19 September
Laser focused purchasing decisions
Decades after Thomas Maiman made the first synthetic ruby laser, schools have added this technology to their toolkits and are…
Read More » - Aug- 2022 -9 August
Sowing seeds on stage
Former Westlake Girls’ teacher, Julie Collis found herself in all these crazy-good scenarios for real.... And her acting career, as…
Read More » - Jun- 2022 -20 June
Navigating support for Pacific learners
“Tapasā is quite unique in that it goes right across from early childhood into secondary school and also from student…
Read More » - 14 June
New video resource puts spotlight on vaping
"To curb the youth vaping epidemic, education is just one part of the picture." - CEO, Asthma & Respiratory Foundation…
Read More » - 7 June
Te reo, te aroha – love, learning and cultural capability
Never have there been as many resources and support more widely available to all teachers / Kaiako for te reo…
Read More » - May- 2022 -24 May
Insights from the staffroom: Be the light in the dark
"Teachers being encouraged to look at their colleagues for inspiration; teachers being each other's role models - the excitement was…
Read More » - Mar- 2022 -22 March
New financial education for Year 9s & 10s
The new taxation module will be taught across the NZ curriculum and Māori Medium Education (in te reo), providing real-life…
Read More » - 7 March
Voting initiative for Years 7 -10 launched ahead of local elections
A new Youth Voting Initiative aims to replicate, in classrooms, the local authority elections taking place across the motu this…
Read More » - 1 March
World Book Day turns 25 on March 3 – Resources
Global charity World Book Day has a particular focus on reaching children from disadvantaged backgrounds with its theme 'You Are A…
Read More » - Nov- 2021 -22 November
Beam a Kiwi author into your classroom
Perhaps having an exciting Kiwi author / illustrator beaming into your classroom via livestream for a chat could be one…
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