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    10 proven strategies to motivate reluctant writers in primary schools

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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 and Pobble is delighted to be an official partner!

    8 spectacular sports-themed prompts to inspire writing

    Sports-mad class? Channel their enthusiasm into a spectacular piece of writing!

    How to teach instruction writing: fun ideas for primary classrooms

    Teaching children how to write instructions can be tricky. They need to think carefully about order, clarity, vocabulary and the needs of their reader, all at the same time.

    8 science fiction writing prompts to spark young imaginations

    Science fiction is a popular writing genre with teachers and primary pupils alike. It gives children the freedom to explore exciting ideas such as distant planets, alien visitors, futuristic cities, r...

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