Parents' evening (or parent-teacher interview night, if you're in Australia or New Zealand) has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you're thinking you should probably prepare something, and the n...
Being involved in your child's learning is one of the most valuable things you can do as a parent. Research consistently shows that children whose families engage with their education at home (not jus...
Your child spends a significant part of their day at school, but the adults who know them best are at home. When those two worlds connect well, children tend to do better: they're more confident, more...
Before children write well, they need time to think, talk, and explore ideas without pressure.
Term 1 arrives with all the usual energy, new classes, new routines, and that sense that everything matters at once. Add NAPLAN into the mix, and it is easy for writing to become a last-minute scrambl...
Looking for something a little different to the usual letter to Santa? Try these festive writing ideas that start with talk, build confidence, and get words flowing.
Every teacher knows the power of a topic that clicks. The room buzzes, hands shoot up, ideas pour out. When students write about something they care about, their vocabulary expands, their stamina grow...
Sometimes, getting started is the hardest part. For many students, a blank page can feel intimidating, even overwhelming. That’s why the right hook at the start of a writing lesson matters so much. It...
If you’ve ever asked your class to write and been met with blank stares, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t always confidence or ability. Often, it’s simply that they don’t know where to start.
Make the most of Pobble's differentiated prompts to support every student in your class