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9 reasons to love being a teacher

  • by: Anna from Pobble
  • On: 23, Feb 2021
18 min read

9 reasons to love being a teacher

There’s nothing easy about teaching, in fact, it’s arguably one of the most challenging jobs out there. However, put the politics, paperwork and pessimism to one side and you know: as a teacher, you m...

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Non-screen activities for book lovers

Non-screen, screen-free or offline time, whatever you choose to call it, we can all agree it's essential! In fact, it's especially important for children's brain development that they are given regula...

World Book Day writing ideas - with examples!

Reading and writing go hand in hand, so what better way to celebrate World Book Day than to get your class writing about a beloved book or a favourite character? Every year around World Book Day the P...

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Inspire children’s writing with real-life examples from their peers

Do you know a child that struggles to put pencil to paper? Motivating them and getting their imaginations fired up is often the hardest part. We can offer them hooks, prompts and story starters, but s...

5 creative strategies to get children storytelling

Storytelling is an ancient art form, crucial for life. Stories support cultural education, instil moral values and develop imagination. In our classrooms, embellishment, improvisation or simply readin...

Writing prompts and story starters for every genre

We all have an innate love of stories. They spark magical thoughts and improve willingness to communicate feelings, thoughts and experiences. A good story stays with you and can shape understanding, l...

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6 ways to improve writing across your school

The Pobble platform has opened up a whole world of possibilities for schools to improve writing, both in school and when teaching remotely. Pupils find inspiration in other children’s texts, they lear...

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25 non-screen activities that support writing

We're an edtech company at heart, but we're also aware that too much screen time can have a negative effect on children's well-being. Our previous non-screen activities proved really popular. With tha...

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Our top 3 blog posts to support parents with literacy home learning

We regularly share tips for teachers and parents over on the Pobble blog, some have never been more relevant than they are now. We’re huge advocates of parents and teachers working together to support...

Overcoming adversity: Building a reading rich curriculum to support pupils to thrive in challenging times

A recent article in the TES, highlighted the Education Endowment Foundation’s view that a high-quality, reading-rich curriculum can offer the means for pupils to thrive after their time away from the ...

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