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.
- Nov- 2017 -21 November
Kitting out the soft materials room
Sewing, now known as soft materials technology, is as popular as ever, and advances in furniture design and room set…
Read More » - 21 November
The benefits of music lessons in schools
Researchers found that mastering a musical instrument improves the way the human brain processes parts of spoken language, that people…
Read More » - Sep- 2017 -12 September
Teachers share ways for driving change in online campaign
Digital education provider, The Mind Lab by Unitec, has launched a new platform to showcase New Zealand educators embracing the…
Read More » - 5 September
Easy ways to get on board with robotics
Advances in technology changing the way we live day-to-day are both exciting and daunting. As we witness robots replace humans…
Read More » - Aug- 2017 -22 August
Māori language resources for teachers
Resources to help teachers prepare for Māori Language Week and to normalise use of Te Reo in the classroom.
Read More » - Jun- 2017 -13 June
New teaching approach accelerates bilingual learning
New research from the University of Auckland has shown that pupils in kura kaupapa Māori-language immersion schools who have English…
Read More » - May- 2017 -30 May
Making the most of interactive technology
Advances in digital technology are transforming the look of interactive teaching, and it’s all good news.
Read More » - 23 May
Why it’s time to get serious about 3D technology
While the use of 3D technology opens up huge opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs, there is still little evidence of…
Read More » - 16 May
The benefits of learning te reo Māori
Learning te reo Māori creates a sense of belonging (tūrangawaewae) and a sense of pride in coming from Aotearoa. It…
Read More » - Apr- 2017 -4 April
What’s new for young readers?
School News takes a look at new titles for school libraries...
Read More » - Mar- 2017 -13 March
Using interactive projectors to boost student engagement
For schools to succeed, delivering a technology-enabled curriculum is no longer a luxury, but a requirement - and critical to…
Read More » - 7 March
Online literacy tools to support your readers
As every teacher knows, there is a huge spread of literacy level and ability in every class; the challenge is…
Read More » - Feb- 2017 -20 February
Tuning into the value of music in school
As you walk into St Mary’s College on a Thursday morning, you can hear music wafting across the historic grounds.…
Read More » - 14 February
Supporting Māori language revitalisation in English medium schools
English medium teachers have an important role to play in the revitalisation of te reo Māori, says reo Māori advisor…
Read More » - 7 February
Proven study techniques for high school students
A positive mindset and some proven study techniques can make all the difference to your students' success. Karen Boyes, motivational…
Read More » - 7 February
What’s on the horizon for educational technology?
As we know, schools and colleges are under increasing pressure to deliver technology-enhanced learning. School News looks at what we…
Read More » - Nov- 2016 -22 November
Computer science education program boosted by big grant
A New Zealand-designed school program for developing computational thinking skills has s being given a major global boost in the…
Read More » - 22 November
Science learning is key to citizenship, say teachers
Quality science education in our schools - primary and secondary - is crucial for all, not just those who want…
Read More » - 15 November
Which maths resources for your school?
While there is no substitute for effective classroom teaching, access to increasingly sophisticated maths resources can be extremely helpful.
Read More » - 1 November
Te Tiriti o Waitangi – living the values
We all know the importance of reflecting the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the classroom, but what exactly…
Read More » - 1 November
uLEARN16: Transforming practice for future-focused education
Those famous words of Heraclitus,"change is the only constant", pretty much sum up uLearn16, the leading professional development event for…
Read More » - Oct- 2016 -18 October
First Aid: What you need to know at school
Accidents and medical emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time and, in a school awash with active children, they…
Read More » - 18 October
Card game designed to inspire young writers wins top award
A game designed to inspire reluctant writers has won the Public Good category of the prestigious Best Design Awards.
Read More » - Sep- 2016 -13 September
Using broadcasting to engage your school community
Every school day at 8am, 15 students report for duty at Cactus TV, the in-house broadcasting program at Glen Eden…
Read More » - 13 September
STEM grant applications open to schools
Schools wanting to boost their STEM programs are invited to apply for a grant from Caltex and the Royal Society…
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