Teacher Essentials, Issue #4, 2026 – Scholastic New Zealand
806. Tāwhirimātea: A Song for Matariki
Sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau.
32 pp.
$21.99 TE $11.00
807. My Matariki: Colouring & Activity Book
Celebrate Matariki with this book bursting with a range of activities, including crafts, puzzles and colouring-in pages. 96 pp.
$17.99 TE $10.00
808. 2026 Guide to the Night Sky: Southern Hemisphere
A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the Southern Hemisphere, covering JanuaryDecember 2026. 112 pp. $24.99 TE $22.00 809. NEW! Wonders: Under the Moon Discover
811. Everyday STEM: Space
Everyone knows there’s planets and stars and space rocks far away from Earth, but how do these, and everything else in space, impact us?
Discover
814. How My Koro Became a Star
A young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather.
40 pp.
$22.00 TE $19.00
816. Flit the Fantail and the Matariki Map 2-Pack
Join Flit and his forest friends on a nighttime adventure, and learn about Matariki stars and navigation.
Each 32pp.
$39.98 TE $24.00
815. Matariki Double-Sided Puzzle
48 piece double-sided puzzle features a Kiwi looking up at the Matariki Stars from a peaceful lake. Children will learn about Matariki stars while improving their coordination and fine motor skills.
48 double-sided pieces.
$15.99 TE $15.00
817. The Promise of Puanga 2-Pack
There is a bright new star in the winter sky—Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa, a special sign for those unable to see Matariki, that winter and the Māori new year are coming.
Each 32 pp.
$37.98 TE $24.00
819. NEW! Snap! Solar System
52 cards, featuring labelled, detailed illustrations of 13 planets, moons, and other objects in our solar system, making it fun and easy to learn about space.
52 cards
$19.99 TE $18.00
818. The Seven Kites of Matariki 2-Pack
Seven little sisters make kites with eyes of seashells to celebrate the New Year. But that playful wind whips those kites away! Matariki is here!
Each 32 pp.
$39.98 TE $24.00
820. Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens
Find out all the horrible facts about space—like why space makes your guts explode!
208 pp.
$15.00 TE $7.50
GREAT ADDITIONS
821. Learning Mats: Match, Trace & Write Numbers
Learn and practise numbers with this comprehensive set. Includes 15 two-sided number mats, 30 counting cards, 57 numbers, wipe-off marker, activity guide.
$29.99 TE $18.00
823. Magnetic Mechanical Timer
Develop students’ time management skills or effectively structure lessons with this fun and functional timer! Measures 16cm diameter.
822. Murderous Maths:
Ten fundamental formulas guaranteed to $59.99 TE $30.00
824. Mathcubes Multiplication Navigate through
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$65.99 TE $55.00
825. Litre Measurement Set
Provides concrete representation of liquid capacity measurement, equivalencies and comparisons. These familiar containers help students identify common liquid capacities.
4-piece, sturdy plastic measuring set.
$60.00 TE $48.00
827. NEW!
New Zealand Money 2-Pack
Provide hands-on learning experiences with New Zealand currency play money along with a set of NZ Money Activity Cards for guided learning.
180 pieces (20 x 10 cent coins, 20 x 20 cent coins, 20 x 50 cent coins, 20 x $1 coins, 20 x $2 coins, 20 x $5 notes, 20 x $10 notes, 20 x $20 notes, 10 x $50 notes, 10 x $100 notes) + 50 double-sided activity cards (each 115 mm W x 180 mm H).
$49.98 TE $45.00 50 CARDS
826. Numbers Pencil Skills
Fun activities for little ones, to help develop pencil control and number recognition. 128 pp activity pad + pencil with foam grip. $13.00
EVERY BRAIN IS AMAZING
828. My Supercharged ADHD Brain
A vibrant picture book for all children to learn about the positive aspects and challenges of having ADHD.
32 pp.
$17.99 TE $16.00
832. NEW! I am Autistic
830. NEW! This Book Will (Help) Make You Happy 50 evidence-based, practical tips to help kids build confidence, find calm and regulate their emotions, presented in a kid-friendly format.
192 pp.
$19.99 TE $17.00
I Am Autistic is an essential tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed autistics to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-autistic people the chance to learn more about autism from someone who is autistic. With clear sections describing the different aspects of autism, accompanied by Chanelle’s beautiful illustrations, and with space for readers to write down their thoughts, this book is designed to be personalised to the individual’s experience. 144-pp hardcover.
$36.99 TE $35.00
829. NEW! This is ADHD
This is ADHD is an essential guide for both diagnosed and undiagnosed people with ADHD to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-ADHD people the chance to learn more about ADHD from someone who has it. With clear sections explaining the many aspects of ADHD, accompanied by Chanelle’s beautiful illustrations, and with space for readers to write down their thoughts, this book is designed to be personalised to the individual’s experience.
144-pp hardcover.
$32.99 TE $30.00
831. Faces and Feelings Matching Pairs
Beautifully illustrated wooden discs that help children to explore facial expressions, build emotional awareness and practise empathy. 28 wooden discs, each measuring 5cm diameter.
$55.99 TE $54.00
833. Your Brain is a Lump of Goo A funny exploration of the most mysterious organ in the human body.
32-pp hardcover.
$27.99 TE $25.00
834. All About the Brain Encourages children to continue exploring the wonders of science and understanding their own bodies. 40-pp hardcover.
$29.99 TE $21.00
28 TACTILE WOODEN DISCS
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A brand-new title in the renowned My New Zealand Story series
Fifty years after the Dawn Raids, Sofia Savea’s family is still seeking justice and an apology. Set in Invercargill during the COVID-19 pandemic, this thought-provoking story is written by Pauline Smith and her grandson, high-schooler Brooklyn Taylor.
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: DAWN RAID: THE APOLOGY
Author: Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith with Brooklyn Taylor
ISBN: 9781775439813
Age Level: 10+ | Extent: 168pp
RRP: $20.99
Time Period: 2020–2024
Location: Invercargill/Wellington
COMING IN JUNE 2026
When COVID-19 lockdown hits Aotearoa in 2020, Jeremy and his whānau retreat to his grandparents’ quiet farm near Invercargill. While spending more time with his grandmother, Jeremy discovers she has an intriguing past, leading to his involvement with the Polynesian Panthers in their fight for a government apology for the Dawn Raids in the 1970s.
NOTAB L E BOOK
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: DAWN RAID
Author: Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith
ISBN: 9781775434757
Age Level: 10+ | Extent: 176pp
RRP: $20.99
Time Period: 1976
Location: Porirua/Auckland
NZCYAWINNERBEST FIRST2018BOOK
Through Sofia’s heartfelt diary entries, we witness the terror of violent police raids at dawn and gain an insight into the courageous and tireless work of the Polynesian Panthers in the 1970s as they encourage immigrant families across New Zealand to stand up for their rights.
Scan QR codes to access sample chapters and comprehensive Teacher Notes
ABOVE : Author Pauline (Vaeluaga) Smith with her co-writer grandson, Brooklyn Taylor.
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: CYCLONE BOLA
RRP: $20.99
Author: Kath Beattie
ISBN: 9781775438403
Age Level: 9+ | Lexile: 680
Time Period: 1988
Location: Gisborne
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: RAINBOW WARRIOR
RRP: $20.99
Author: Sharon Holt
ISBN: 9781775438343
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 680
Time Period: 1985
Location: Auckland
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: CANTERBURY QUAKE
RRP: $20.99
Author: Desna Wallace
ISBN: 9781775436324
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 810
Time Period: 2010–11
Location: Christchurch
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: CHINATOWN GIRL
RRP: $20.99
Author: Eva Wong Ng
ISBN: 9781775435778
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 810
Time Period: 1942
Location: Auckland
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: STOP THE TOUR!
RRP: $20.99
Author: Bill Nagelkerke
ISBN: 9781775437178
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 840
AWARDS
Time Period: 1981
Location: Christchurch
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: QUARANTINE
RRP: $20.99
Author: Philippa Werry
ISBN: 9781775437604
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 640
Time Period: 1936–37
Location: Wellington
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: JOURNEY TO TANGIWAI
RRP: $20.99
Author: David Hill
ISBN: 9781775436386
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 660
Time Period: 1953
Location: Napier/Tangiwai
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: MISSION GIRL
RRP: $20.99
Author: Fleur Beale
ISBN: 9781775436188
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 520
Time Period: c. 1840
Location: Paihia
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: GOLD!
RRP: $20.99
Author: Pauline Cartwright
ISBN: 9781775437963
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 890
Time Period: 1862
Location: Dunedin and Dunstan
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: THE WAHINE DISASTER
RRP: $20.99
Author: Shirley Corlett
ISBN: 9781775436379
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 570
Time Period: 1968
Location: Wellington
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: PANDEMIC
RRP: $20.99
Author: Sally Stone
ISBN: 9781775436010
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 920
Time Period: 1918
Location: Canterbury
MY NEW ZEALAND STORY: CASTAWAY
RRP: $20.99
Author: Bill O’Brien
ISBN: 9781775439110
Age Level: 10+ | Lexile: 880
Time Period: 1907
Location: Sub Antarctic Islands
HANDS-ON , MINDS-ON MATHS + STEM! SOUNDS & WORD WORK
MATCH & LEARN WORD DOMINOES
Children will love the feel of real dominoes as they complete the compound word matching game.
835. Dominoes: Compound Words 28 pieces.
$19.99 TE $19.00
836. Dominoes: Homophone 28 pieces.
$19.99 TE $19.00
840. Real World Nonfiction Hi-Lo Decodables Boxed Set
Age-appropriate, high-interest, nonfiction and social studies topics with vibrant, modern photography to match controlled, decodable text.
60 readers, each 8 pp.
$249.99 TE $230.00
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841. 50 Speaking Activities
Double-sided activity cards focusing on speaking, listening, following instructions, role play, asking questions, interviewing, intonation, comprehension, retelling, debating, recall, reasoning, persuading and impromptu speaking. 51 cards.
$35.00 TE $25.00
838. Dominoes: Antonyms 28 pieces.
$19.99 TE $19.00
837. Dominoes: Blends 28 pieces.
$19.99 TE $19.00
839. Dominoes: Synonyms 28 pieces.
$19.99 TE $19.00
842. Phonics Blox - Decoding
Students will enjoy a variety of hands-on activities where colour-coding implicitly supports their developing decoding skills. 69 pieces.
$49.99 TE $49.00
843. Elephant in the Room Activity Set Students learn positional words like in, on, under, and more as they move the animals and objects around the house. 48 pieces.
$44.99 TE $42.00
845. Reading Comprehension Cubes Enrich reading discussions with comprehension cubes. Includes specific dice for before, during and after reading questions. 6 dice, each measuring 4cm x 4cm x 4cm. $34.99 TE $29.00 844.
855. NEW! Castle Grim Novel Set Set in a future dystopia with no internet or global communications, where books have become invaluable, eleven-year-old Herman’s life is turned upside down when he’s sent off to an orphanage—known as Castle Grim. 6 books, each 248 pp.
856. NEW! Dawn Raid: The Apology - Novel Set When COVID-19 lockdown hits in 2020, Jeremy and his whanau retreat to his grandparents’ quiet farm near Invercargill. And while spending more time with his grandmother, Jeremy discovers she has a intriguing past. 6 books, each 168 pp.
