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Small Bright Things - 100 Word Stories: A Short Form of Expansive Writing
Published: Fri 8th December 2023
Kim Culbertson, teacher and author of 100-Word Stories: A Short Form of Expansive Writing talks about the potential of 100-word stories in the classroom..
By Kim Culbertson | Fiction, Guest Blog, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Leavers' Books: Amazing Yearbooks For Your Class Made Easy
Published: Fri 1st December 2023
Leavers' Books offers a simple and stress-free way of creating lasting memories for your leavers with their easy-to-use online yearbook creator.
Empowering Educators: How To Improve Writing Stamina
Published: Fri 10th November 2023
Tips and techniques to improve writing stamina in children of all ages.
By Jenni Harrison | Parents, Teachers, Top Tips
Empowering Educators: Building Confidence in Teaching Poetry
Published: Fri 15th September 2023
A list of resources and tips to help teachers find new ways to teach poetry to their students.
By Young Writers Admin | Poetry, Recommended Reads, Teachers, Top Tips
Case Study with Flint High School, Flintshire
Published: Tue 18th July 2023
This case study examines the experience of Flint High School with Young Writers' competitions and explores the impact on students' writing skills and their school community.
Case Study with Solefield School, Kent
Published: Fri 30th June 2023
The primary objective of Solefield School's participation in Young Writers' competitions is to enhance students' creative writing skills, foster a love for storytelling and provide opportunities for their work to be published.
Diversity In The Classroom Using Literature
Published: Fri 2nd June 2023
We give you practical tips and advice on how to bring diversity and inclusion into the classroom using literature, engaging pupils and teaching them about the communities and people around us.
By Jenni Harrison | Teachers, Top Tips
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
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!