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A simple way to spark better writing, starting with talk

  • by: Anna from Pobble
  • On: 12, Feb 2026
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    A simple way to spark better writing, starting with talk

    Before children write well, they need time to think, talk, and explore ideas without pressure.

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    Why Pobble Live Lessons keep students writing and teachers inspired

    Every term, thousands of students take part in a Pobble Live Lesson. These free, interactive sessions bring writing to life. They combine expert modelling, imaginative prompts, and classroom participa...

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    A teacher-tested weekly writing routine using Pobble 365

    When I first began developing Pobble 365, I didn’t just want to create another writing resource. I wanted to solve a problem I faced daily in my own classroom. How could I help children write more oft...

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    Inspire every writer in school with Pobble, even the reluctant ones

    The ultimate guide to Pobble School Subscriptions.

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    How to teach writing without the overwhelm: Tools and tips for time-poor teachers

    Teaching writing is one of the most rewarding, but also most time-consuming parts of being a teacher. Between planning engaging lessons, differentiating for different abilities, marking work, and keep...

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    Turn 'I don’t know what to write' into writing success across school

    As a school leader, you know the importance of developing strong writing skills in pupils. Writing is at the heart of the curriculum, yet it remains one of the most challenging areas for schools to ge...

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    The Pobble Journey, inspiration and impact

    2024 started with a bang for Team Pobble! My colleague Anna and I were incredibly lucky to attend the final of the BBC 500 Words competition. As we sat in the ballroom of Buckingham Palace, usually re...

    Empowering Writers: Celebrating Creativity with Pobble

    At Smart Vision School, celebrating writers is an integral part of our culture, fostering a love for writing and empowering students from FS1 to Year 7. Every week, we recognise our budding authors wi...

    Whole School Writing Impact: Our Journey with Pobble

    Ali Findlayson is Head of Primary at Queens British Grammar School, Estepona. Here she shares how she ran a Pobble whole school writing day and how it can motivate your young writers and build a cultu...

    Writing competition: Growing healthy minds

    Please note - this competition is now closed. Sign up for a free Pobble account to be the first to hear about our future competition opportunities. 🏆 And the winner is... Congratulations to Alicia fr...

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