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    Make a splash with these water-themed writing prompts!

    If you're looking to make a splash with writing opportunities that link to the theme of water, look no further! 🌊

    8 animal-themed writing prompts to spark 'wild' ideas!

    If you're looking for the best animal-themed writing prompts and story starters, look no further! There are heaps to choose from on Pobble.

    6 spooky writing prompts, ideal for Halloween!

    Looking for unique writing opportunities in time for Halloween? We've got you covered!

    7 spellbinding prompts to inspire magical writing

    Want to experience some magic in the classroom? When it comes to finding topics and themes to inspire your class they don't get much more exciting than enchantment, wizardry and magical powers.

    20 well-being writing ideas that support children's mental health

    At Pobble, we're passionate about writing, but we're also committed to supporting the mental health of children and fellow teachers.

    9 powerful ways to engage and motivate your class to write

    Prior to founding Pobble, I spent 16 happy years as a primary school teacher and deputy head. The final school I worked in was a hub for pupils with EAL (English as an additional language) as well as ...

    Why your school should become a Pobble School, a headteachers story

    Rachael Wilding is the Principal at Smart Vision School, a British Curriculum School in Dubai, you can follow Racheal on Twitter here. As a school, we've been with Pobble for three years now and seen ...

    Treat your-shelf to some great Book Week ideas!

    Hong Kong, like many other countries, has been plagued by a perpetual cycle of home learning since the pandemic began. During this time, I’ve worked hard on engaging students at a distance and found m...

    4 ways to get your students excited to learn

    A couple of weeks ago in ‘Festive Teaching Ideas for You’, we shared some Christmas-themed activities to keep students engaged. But trying to keep them interested throughout the year requires a lot mo...

    How to use short burst writing to improve writing stamina

    Sam Keys is Deputy Headteacher at a Primary School in Newcastle. As well as being the Deputy, Sam is also the SENCo and Year 6 teacher. He’s been using Pobble in his classroom for a few years now. Her...

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