Our aim has been to create straightforward, high-quality resources that are aligned to the curriculum and help raise achievement at school and beyond.
Over 15 years on from our beginnings, Step Up Resources has really taken off with a growing business and more products being developed which are not only being sold in New Zealand, but also internationally. All of our resources are sold as digital PDFs.
The Step Up Team
Step Up Resources is owned and operated by Katharine Beaumont and Sandra Edkins.
Katharine
Katharine is a teacher experienced in all levels of the New Zealand education system, with specialist knowledge in the maths (primary and secondary) and reading (junior primary) areas. A private tuition provider since 2003, she uses many of the Step Up Resources in her day to day work. Katharine is passionate about helping kids succeed and providing support for those with learning differences.
Sandra
Sandra is an experienced primary school teacher and tutor. She has worked largely in multi-level classrooms, developing her own teaching resources over the years to cater for class programmes and individual students’ needs. Creative and innovative, it is her inspiration and ideas that have formed many of the Step Up Resources.
“Sometimes learning is like a puzzle where the pieces are there but not all in place. Our resources aim to find the missing pieces and fill the gaps enabling students to find success.”
Katharine and Sandra have taught and worked together since 1998. Katharine now lives in Christchurch and handles the marketing side of the business, while Sandra handles the administrative side from the Waikato. Both contribute to the writing of new resources. Step Up also sells on behalf of other resource writers. You will find a selection of other quality resources on our page for purchase.
The Step Up Resources Mission
Literacy and numeracy skills are essential for school and beyond. At Step Up Resources, we focus on these essential areas to help support and raise literacy and numeracy levels. As a go-to resource centre, trusted by teachers, we are committed to providing quality and successful educational products that meet the educational needs of students.