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5 quick writes for the run up to Christmas

  • by: Anna from Pobble
  • On: 4, Nov 2020
20 min read

5 quick writes for the run up to Christmas

If you've got a few minutes spare and want to work on your pupils' writing skills, then Pobble's quick writes are ideal. They begin with some thought-provoking images and are followed by open ended qu...

5 writing display ideas that really rock!

Encouraging great writing skills can be made all the easier with the support of a great classroom display. We’ve gathered a few of our favourite writing displays from teachers who totally nailed it wh...

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How to use class debates to inspire purposeful writing

Looking for a meaningful way to spark purposeful writing in your classroom? Holding a class debate is one of the most effective (and enjoyable) ways to do it. A well-run debate does more than prepare ...

4 min read

How to make the moderation of writing a positive experience

We can almost hear a collective groan at the mention of the word moderation. We get it, you have more fun things to do! But it is necessary. In fact, it’s more than necessary: it’s extremely valuable ...

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Non-screen activities for kids! 6 printable sheets

We're an ed-tech company at heart, but we're also aware that too much screen time can have a negative effect on children's well-being. To get the kids off the screens, but still having some serious fu...

Teaching writing: news reports that go further

Do you need a great hook for teaching how to write a newspaper report?

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11 common myths about Pobble… Busted!

We know that people frequently talk about Pobble, in fact, word of mouth is one of the main reasons that teachers join our community. We absolutely love it when that happens! We do however, hear misco...

How to teach narrative writing in primary school

At Pobble, we take writing seriously — but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to have fun with it! We believe that in order for pupils to become successful writers, they have to be engaged, entertained, ...

7 spooky writing ideas to try with your class!

‘Tis the season to get spooky! It’s a great time to let children’s imaginations run wild with thoughts of mysterious magic, ghostly goings-on and spooky spells.

Teachers: Our top tips to help you reclaim your weekends

Time, the one thing that all teachers need more of. We feel it too, there just aren’t enough hours in the day and that means that your teaching jobs end up unfinished, leaving you to use your precious...

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