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The Good News! A free writing resource

  • by: Anna from Pobble
  • On: 4, Oct 2021
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The Good News! A free writing resource

Even at the best of times, we all need a bit of positivity to brighten our day. That’s why Team Pobble is always on the lookout for your good news stories; tales to put a smile on our faces and distra...

Feel-good children's writing to brighten your day!

There is something so unassumingly charming about a child’s outlook on life and if you can capture that in a piece of writing then it’s all the more delightful. That’s why Pobble is so well adored. It...

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My best lesson: adding value using punctuation

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5 ways to help children see themselves as writers

Literacy is simply defined as the ability to read and write, but these skills are prefaced by the development of oral language and vocabulary. These three skills — oral language, reading, and writing,...

How to promote kindness in schools

Whilst it’s nice to celebrate kindness on a specific day or week, the notion of being kind shouldn’t be for a day, but a constant theme. Creating a culture of kindness in schools can provide a basis f...

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Develop character education using amazing people - 20 fun activities!

We all know amazing people, but what is it about their character that makes them amazing? The Amazing People Schools website explores the key character strengths of iconic people throughout history to...

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Pobble writing lessons and how they can work for you

Looking for unique, curriculum-aligned, high-quality lessons? We can help! Pobble began in the classroom, it’s where our heart is and why we’re so keen to help out in yours. We’ve made it easy for tea...

How to run a whole school writing day

As a former school leader and Pobble founder, I am often asked by schools about initiatives that schools can introduce alongside Pobble to make writing even more exciting for their pupils, but also as...

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