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The writing crisis: Why we need to change how we inspire young writers

In classrooms across the UK, a troubling trend has emerged: 28% of children are now leaving primary school without meeting expected writing standards—a rise from pre-pandemic figures. This crisis goes...

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Why neurodiverse kids struggle with writing (and how to help)

Writing is one of the most complex skills to teach in primary schools. It demands not only fine motor coordination but also cognitive and emotional engagement, making it especially challenging for neu...

The power of choice: How offering pupils freedom in writing leads to better outcomes in Year 6

Preparing pupils for the end of Key Stage 2 writing assessments can be a complex process. Year 6 teachers often face the challenge of balancing the need to secure key writing skills with fostering cre...

Christmas writing magic: 7 ready-made prompts to spark creativity

'Tis the season for more than just festive decorations and twinkling lights. The anticipation of the holiday season naturally brings a sense of excitement into the classroom. The festive spirit is con...

Images to inspire writing in your classroom

Images are a powerful tool for inspiring writing in the classroom. When it comes to igniting the flames of creativity, visual stimuli can work wonders. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousan...

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The ultimate list of ways to use Pobble to inspire writing

For those of you who are new to Pobble (where have you been?!?), we'll answer that all-important question...

Inspire writing creativity for the BBC's 500 Words Competition

The BBC 500 Words Competition is back for 2023 and Pobble is delighted to be an official partner!

Top Tips for International School English Leaders

Jess Reynolds is a KS2 Class Teacher and English Subject Leader at Kellett School in Hong Kong. Here she shares her top tips for English Leaders.

6 sports-themed prompts to inspire spectacular writing

Sports mad class? Channel their enthusiasm for sports into a spectacular piece of writing.

Fun ideas for teaching your class to write instructions

Teaching your class how to write instructions can be tricky. Instructional texts usually tell the reader how to do something mundane and boring, like how to cook a meal or how to build a chair, but im...

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