The Pobble blog

Engaging students in writing can be a challenge, but two powerful resources are here to turn their groans into glee: Seven Steps to Writing Success and Pobble.

The ultimate guide to Pobble school subscriptions: Everything you need to know to improve your students' writing. Unlock unlimited writing inspiration, save time on lesson planning, and foster a schoo...

Teaching writing is one of the most rewarding, but also most time-consuming parts of being a teacher. Between planning engaging lessons, differentiating for different abilities, marking work, and keep...

Differentiation is the cornerstone of inclusive teaching, especially when it comes to writing. Every child in your classroom is unique, with different strengths, needs, and learning styles. But tailor...

As a school leader, you know the importance of developing strong writing skills in pupils. Writing is at the heart of the curriculum, yet it remains one of the most challenging areas for schools to ge...

For many primary school teachers, encouraging reluctant writers to engage in writing tasks can feel like climbing a steep hill. Whether it’s the dreaded “I don’t know what to write” or the groans that...

In classrooms across the UK, a troubling trend has emerged: 28% of children are now leaving primary school without meeting expected writing standards—a rise from pre-pandemic figures. This crisis goes...

Writing is one of the most complex skills to teach in primary schools. It demands not only fine motor coordination but also cognitive and emotional engagement, making it especially challenging for neu...

As Year 6 teachers, the countdown to May’s KS2 SATs can be daunting. The pressure to ensure our pupils are fully prepared often leads to an understandable reliance on past papers and frequent testing....

Preparing pupils for the end of Key Stage 2 writing assessments can be a complex process. Year 6 teachers often face the challenge of balancing the need to secure key writing skills with fostering cre...