The Pobble blog

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 que...

Hello spring! The season of rejuvenation and regrowth. Not only can the changing weather lift your spirits, but it’s also a great opportunity to have some fun, educate your class and produce some exce...

A powerful image can get students talking, wondering and imagining. But getting from “That looks interesting” to meaningful writing takes more than a picture alone. That is what sits behind every Pobb...