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    7 spring writing ideas to celebrate the new season

    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...

    What do you get with a Pobble 365 writing prompt?

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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 Primary Writing Genre

    We all know how powerful a great writing prompt can be. The right image or opening sentence can spark an idea, introduce an intriguing character and help even the most reluctant writer get something o...

    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...

    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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