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Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Story
Published: Mon 8th August 2022
Ever thought about writing a story but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for story writing, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Jenni Harrison | Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase

Guest Writing Challenge - An Adventure with your Favourite Video Game Character
Published: Fri 5th August 2022
An interesting starting point for a piece of creative writing; why not try out author Janelle McCurdy's challenge? Can you imagine yourself in a story with your favourite video game characters?
By Janelle McCurdy | Guest Blog, Holiday activities, Author, Writing Tips

One Simple Reason You Should Try SPaG Monsters....
Published: Fri 5th August 2022
KS1 teacher, Bobby Whiley tested out our SPaG Monsters online literacy app and found fantastic benefits for his pupils...
By Bobby Whiley | Holiday activities, Interview, SPaG Monsters

Fun Creative Writing Activities for the Jubilee Weekend
Published: Tue 31st May 2022
We've put together some Jubilee themed writing activities for kids for a bit of fun over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Nurturing self-discovery in your classroom - A teachers’ guide
Published: Fri 6th May 2022
The role of a teacher is endless. Supporting young ones in developing and finding themselves can be hard! That’s why we’ve created this teacher guide on how to help your class on their journeys of self-discovery.

The World Around Us Poetry Writing Competition
Published: Sun 1st May 2022
The world around us... what do you love, or dislike? Share with us your thoughts on nature, wildlife, pollution, climate change...
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Environment, Family, Kids, Parents, Poetry

Matthew Fox - The Sky Over Rebecca author shares his top tips
Published: Thu 21st April 2022
Author Matthew Fox share's the story of his latest book and his top thing to consider when writing.
By Matthew Fox | Activities, Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Recommended Reads

'A World Full of Journeys' - Guest Writing challenge from Martin Howard
Published: Thu 7th April 2022
Non-fiction author Martin Howard has created us an exclusive writing challenge, there's even an exciting giveaway to stay entertained over Easter
By Martin Howard | Activities, Author, Easter, Family, Holiday activities, Illustrator, Kids

The bumper 2022 Easter blog!
Published: Tue 5th April 2022
We’ve got the family covered this year! Check out our bumper Easter blog packed full of activities and Easter fun
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Easter, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents

Creating a Bonkers Monster! Fun character creation ideas for your class
Published: Sun 20th March 2022
Support your pupils in creating original characters for their Bonkers Monsters stories with these handy ideas!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Competitions, Kids, SPaG Monsters, Teachers, Top Tips