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Why neurodiverse kids struggle with writing (and how to help)

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...

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Writing competition: All the Write Ingredients

Please note - This competition has now closed. For more ways to inspire your young writers, visit Pobble.com A free writing competition with a healthy eating twist! 🥦🧀🍎 Picture this: a classroom bu...

Christmas writing magic: 7 ready-made prompts to spark creativity

'Tis the season for more than just festive decorations and twinkling lights. The anticipation of the holiday season naturally brings a sense of excitement into the classroom. The festive spirit is con...

Images to inspire writing in your classroom

Images are a powerful tool for inspiring writing in the classroom. When it comes to igniting the flames of creativity, visual stimuli can work wonders. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousan...

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The ultimate list of ways to use Pobble to inspire writing

For those of you who are new to Pobble (where have you been?!?), we'll answer that all-important question...

Inspire writing creativity for the BBC's 500 Words Competition

The BBC 500 Words Competition is back for 2023 and Pobble is delighted to be an official partner!

6 sports-themed prompts to inspire spectacular writing

Sports mad class? Channel their enthusiasm for sports into a spectacular piece of writing.

Fun ideas for teaching your class to write instructions

Teaching your class how to write instructions can be tricky. Instructional texts usually tell the reader how to do something mundane and boring, like how to cook a meal or how to build a chair, but im...

Encourage imaginative writing with these 6 science fiction prompts

Science fiction is a popular writing genre with teachers and primary children alike. It allows them to explore exciting topics such as outer space, aliens, time machines, new technology or scientific ...

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Harness the Magic of Books: 9 Captivating Book-Themed Writing Prompts

There's no limit to what young writers can find in the pages of a book. Whether it's new ideas, morals or self-belief, books can empower them to achieve, they are also a powerful starting point when i...

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