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The Big Halloween Blog!
Published: Fri 13th October 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
Summer Literacy: Fun Creative Writing Activities for Kids in the Summer Holidays
Published: Mon 7th August 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
Create your own Impossible Ice Cream Challenge ???
Published: Fri 3rd February 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
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Script
Published: Mon 22nd August 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
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write an Article
Published: Mon 15th August 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
Free Summer Holiday Activities for Kids
Published: Mon 15th August 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
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
'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