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Published: Fri 13th Oct 2023
Halloween is here! We've put all of our amazing resources into one big blog including a Halloween Hunt and spooky poetry tips.
By Jenni Harrison | Competitions, Event, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads, Games, Halloween
Published: Mon 7th Aug 2023
Keep your children entertained over the summer holidays with these fun activities that will engage and inspire them whilst supporting literacy learning.
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Annual Showcase, Book Reviews, Competitions, Holiday activities, Kids, SPaG Monsters
Published: Fri 3rd Feb 2023
We have a fun and creative challenge for you! Inspired by the book "The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams" by Shane Hegarty.
By Callum Elsom | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids
Published: Mon 22nd Aug 2022
Ever thought about writing a script but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for script writing, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Annual Showcase, Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Mon 15th Aug 2022
A huge bundle of free summer holiday activities for young writers aged 4-12... get creative, be inspired, have fun!
By Lynsey | Activities, Family, Guest Blog, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, SPaG Monsters, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase
Published: Mon 15th Aug 2022
Ever thought about writing an article but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for writing articles, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Jenni Harrison | Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase
Published: Mon 8th Aug 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
Published: Fri 5th Aug 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
Published: Fri 5th Aug 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
Published: Thu 7th Apr 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
Published: Fri 4th Feb 2022
To celebrate the release of 'Wolf Girl' by Jo Loring-Fisher we've got an exclusive activity and giveaway!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Competitions, Family, Holiday activities, Kids
Published: Thu 27th Jan 2022
Go from novice to finished podcast in no time with this simple podcast guide for teachers and young writers.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers
Published: Tue 28th Dec 2021
The New Year is here to why not take the opportunity to get write into it 😉 Here are some ideas for writing resolutions anyone can use to kick of 2022 the write way
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Christmas, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, Writing Tips
Published: Tue 2nd Nov 2021
We have this handy tip and activity on how to set the scene perfectly when writing your book
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Holiday activities, Kids, Writing Tips, Toolkit
Published: Fri 29th Oct 2021
Halloween is here! We've put all of our amazing resources into one big blog including a Halloween Hunt and spooky poetry tips.
By Spook Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads
Published: Wed 20th Oct 2021
A handy guide to common poetry types that you can use to inspire fangtastic Halloween-inspired poems!
By Lynsey | Activities, Event, Family, Holiday activities, Poetry
Published: Thu 26th Aug 2021
Author of ‘The Week at World’s End’ and Letters from the Lighthouse’ Emma Carroll has created an exclusive writing challenge for Young Writers. Have some fun and practice your skills.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads
Published: Thu 29th Jul 2021
We’ve created a list full of cheap and fun date ideas anyone can do with their mates.
By Reta Kvietkauskaite | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids
Published: Fri 16th Jul 2021
Join in the festivities and celebrate our birthday with us. You’re invited to celebrate with us at our Big Poetry Party.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Competitions, Holiday activities, Kids, Poetry
Published: Wed 14th Jul 2021
Download our handy character fact file sheet to help you develop characters, come up with ideas and stoke imagination!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Toolkit
Published: Thu 8th Jul 2021
SPaG Monsters is an online game for 6-11 year-olds. The Monsters are here to help boost English skills in a fun and engaging way, find out more here!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Virtual, SPaG Monsters
Published: Fri 26th Mar 2021
We’ve created some fun activities for the family to keep you entertained over the Easter holidays, check them out here.
By Luke Chapman | Easter, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents
Published: Fri 26th Mar 2021
We’re teaming up with the charitable initiative Hug a Hospital to help thank the nations hard-working heroes, find out how you can help out!
By Luke Chapman | Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Charity, Family
Published: Wed 24th Mar 2021
We’ve created these Easter egg hunt tips so you don’t have to! Use these clues with your children to get them excited and make Easter extra special this year.
By Luke Chapman | Parents, Top Tips, Holiday activities, Easter