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Literacy through sport - using sport to inspire writing

  • by: Anna from Pobble
  • On: 17, Jun 2021
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Literacy through sport - using sport to inspire writing

How do you get children to be motivated to write? You give them something they're passionate about as a focus for their work and we know that many kids are passionate about sport! This is why we came ...

9 ways to use Pobble 365

As teachers ourselves, we know how hard you work. We know the effort that goes into repeatedly creating exciting and memorable lessons for your pupils; that’s why we created Pobble.

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It’s likely you’ve heard of the ‘would you rather’ game or maybe even played it. It’s perfect as an ice-breaker, conversation starter or just as a bit of fun! But have you considered using ‘would you ...

Make writing moderation easier and improve the accuracy of your assessment judgements

We know that teaching and assessing writing has always been a challenge for many teachers. After a difficult few years, and seeing a large drop in national writing results, we're hearing from lots of ...

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How publishing children’s writing can improve standards

Teachers get to read some incredible work and frequently, we are the only ones who get to read it. We’re often bowled over with its sheer imagination and force (for young writers can transliterate the...

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10 strategies you need to accelerate writing progress

Teaching writing has always been challenging. Now, teachers and school leaders are telling us that writing has been even harder hit by school disruptions. I'm sure many of you are now searching for wa...

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How to create an awesome Pobble class display

You can raise the profile of writing across your school by celebrating your newly published young authors through assemblies, newsletters and displays. A Pobble display is an excellent way to showcase...

How to extend children’s vocabulary throughout school

Over the past few years there has been huge progression in the way in which Pobble 365 is used at Richmond Academy. It first began inspiring minds in my own EYFS classroom where I experienced first-ha...

How to create a class of happy and successful writers

Ros entered the teaching profession in 1965 and has served continuously since. She has wide experience in education, including: working with pupils with SEND; working with pupils with EAL; senior lead...

Funny writing ideas to get your class smiling!

Looking for a mood boost for you and your class? It starts with a smile and before you know it you've got guaranteed giggles! Smiling or laughing activates and relieves your stress response. Engaging ...

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