Foundation Teaching Resources
Find quality Foundation / Prep resources across all subjects. Worksheets, activities, games and unit plans made by practising Australian teachers.
600+ resources availableQuality Foundation / Prep resources save you hours of planning time. Browse our collection of teacher-created worksheets, activities, games, PowerPoints and unit plans covering English, mathematics, science, HASS, the arts and more. Every resource is designed by practising Australian teachers who know what works in Foundation / Prep classrooms.
About Foundation Resources
Foundation teaching resources support Australian teachers in their students' very first year of formal schooling — a critical time when children begin developing the literacy and numeracy foundations that will shape their learning for years to come. Foundation year (sometimes called Prep or Kindergarten depending on your state) is where children make the transition from play-based early childhood settings to structured classroom learning, and quality resources make this transition smooth, engaging, and successful.
TeachBuySell's Foundation collection spans all curriculum areas: phonics and early reading, letter and number formation, basic counting and early number sense, introductory science investigations, and social-emotional skills. Resources are designed with young learners in mind — bright visuals, simple instructions, hands-on activities, and short tasks that match the attention span and developmental stage of five- and six-year-olds. Browse our collection for everything from morning routine resources and whole-class shared activities to small-group literacy and numeracy activities.
Foundation teachers set the tone for students' entire primary school experience. Building a positive, structured, and joyful classroom community in Foundation year gives students the confidence and skills they need to become lifelong learners. Whether you are teaching phonics, helping students write their first sentences, introducing number concepts through games, or building social skills through collaborative play, our Foundation collection has Australian-made, teacher-tested resources to support your program throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Foundation resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum?
Yes. Our Foundation resources are aligned to the Australian Curriculum across English, Mathematics, Science, HASS, and other learning areas, covering Foundation-level content descriptions and achievement standards.
Are there resources for the very beginning of Foundation year, including transition activities?
Yes. We have many resources designed for the start of Foundation year, including getting-to-know-you activities, classroom routine resources, name activities, and early community-building tasks to help new students settle in.
Can I find phonics and early reading resources specifically for Foundation?
Absolutely. Phonics is a major focus in Foundation and our collection includes letter-sound resources, blending and segmenting activities, decodable text activities, and sight word resources appropriate for beginning readers.
Are Foundation maths resources hands-on and play-based?
Yes. Most of our Foundation maths resources emphasise hands-on learning through games, manipulatives, sorting activities, and real-world problem solving — reflecting best practice for early numeracy instruction with young learners.
Do Foundation resources include social-emotional learning materials?
Yes. Settling into school involves significant social and emotional learning, and we have resources covering classroom rules and expectations, feelings and emotions, making friends, and building a positive classroom community appropriate for Foundation students.