Teacher Resources - Rob Ashcroft

23/01/2026

Handwriting practice just got an upgrade!

I have spent the last year updating my 'Kiwi School Handwriting' font and guides to ensure they align perfectly with the latest Ministry of Education 'Teaching Handwriting' manual.

To make these updates more accessible, I have also launched an interactive practice tool on my website at https://www.mrrobashcroft.com/literacy/handwriting

It includes:
- Custom text input for personalized practice.
- Automated date generation.
- A dedicated letter formation library for modeling letter strokes.

The updated font (Version 3.0) should be active on DaFont dot com in a few days.

09/01/2026

TRY THIS TODAY 🙂
You can now play a website version of the Venn Diagram puzzle at https://www.mrrobashcroft.com/maths/venn-diagram-puzzle (an update to the previous Google Sheets version)

Choose to update the puzzle categories and/or ask variations of questions using the existing categories. A great way for students to practice analysing information charts.

(With the help of for some of the HTML coding)

11/10/2025

New screen size options in Google Vids available, so I decided to get the program to create its own promo :-)

30/12/2024

After seeing on the 'puzzles' page of the newspaper a Venn Diagram quiz, I thought I could make a version using (a randomised version of course which changes on refresh). A fun little educational activity :-)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wtmHPdBjTtpEsju8HhFynCSBmUwkDTVQnyvxsErw1ow/edit?usp=sharing

Copy and use if you want (space for you to add up to 10 different puzzle sets in the data sheet included)

06/12/2024

Need a rubric template that's perfect for importing directly into Google Classroom, and includes instructions?
Check out (and make a copy of) my Google Sheet.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h5cwMlxSVmG2cAzlYy2UnvmTUFnk7qu2MTfPhaHhtK8/

20/04/2024

Super quick way to change heading styles as you type in a Google Doc.

In this video, I share some quick tips for formatting in Google Docs. You may be familiar with creating bullet points quickly using different symbols like as...

23/10/2023

Super fast, super simple. QR code creation built into Chrome browser.

Super fast and simple QR Code creation for a website link. Built directly into Chrome Browser.

23/02/2023

https://screenshare.mrrobashcroft.com/google-workspace/chat-spaces/view-in-gmail-on-phone

25/11/2022

mrrobashcroft.com new site, soon to have easy access to resources and educational material.

EXPLORE!

25/10/2022

This is worth trying out! New from Google.
Students read-along to stories and it uses voice recognition to notice errors and then supports the reader.

https://readalong.google.com/
Your students can log in using their Google account. It may need someone with Admin rights to allow if using within a Google Education workspace.

18/08/2020

Kiwi School Handwriting font has had an update for overall better use, including the addition of macrons for te reo Māori. Download from DaFont.com and enjoy.

Kiwi School Handwriting Font | dafont.com

08/04/2020

Randomised math knowledge sheet - ideal for distance learning.

This sheet aligns with New Zealand's 'IKAN' questions. Different tabs show a range of stages. It changes every time you reload the page, so students could do as a daily 5 minute warm-up from home. (no answer sheet, but still good practice and parents can see what knowledge is expected).

Approx. Ages 7-12

Stages 4-6 Stage Four 3,1.),What comes one after 29 ? 8,2.),What comes one before 80 ? 1,2,3.),Write the fraction for one half. 3,4,4.),Write the fraction for one quarter. 2,5.),How many tens in 20 ? 2,6.),Two groups of ten are ? 7,7.),7 + 7 = ▢ 7,8.),Half of 14 is ?