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Exploring Emotion and Tone in Poetry: A Guide for Teachers (with example)
Published: Fri 17th February 2023
In this blog, we will explore the benefits of using emotions and tone in poetry and provide tips on how teachers can effectively incorporate this into their lesson plans.
By Ross | Poetry, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips

6 Reasons Why a Diary Is Great For Children's Mental Health (And How To Get Them Started)
Published: Tue 7th February 2023
Keeping a diary or a journal has been shown to have many benefits for mental health, especially in children. With the increasing pressure and stress that kids face in today's world, it's more important than ever to provide them with healthy coping mechanisms.
By Ross | Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips

6 Top Tips For Getting Over Writer's Block
Published: Tue 31st January 2023
In this post we share 6 tried and tested methods for getting over writer's block (and one weird bonus trick). So, if you’re stuck with your writing, give these a try!
By Ross | Kids, Toolkit, Top Tips, Writing Tips

How to Use Poetry Across the Curriculum
Published: Tue 10th January 2023
Take a look at one of our poetry competitions - The Big Green Poetry Machine - to see examples of how eco-poetry can cross the curriculum!

Gillian Cross' Top Mystery Writing Tips
Published: Tue 11th January 2022
To celebrate the release of Gillian Cross & Alan Snow's latest book "Ollie Spark and the Accidental Adventure", Gillian shares with you some amazing mystery writing tips...
By Gillian Cross | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Writing Tips