5 Summer Themed Writing Activities for Key Stage One Children

Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun and engaging writing activities for your Key Stage One students! Not only will these activities help improve their literacy skills, but they will also get them excited about the season and all the adventures it brings. So, let's dive in! 

Using Creative Writing Prompts to Combat Writer's Block in KS1

We understand the challenges that children face when it comes to writing creatively, and how it can be especially difficult for younger children who are just learning how to write, especially when writers block comes around. The good news is that there are many creative writing prompts that can be used to inspire and motivate children to write. By using these prompts, children can overcome writer’s block and discover a passion for writing that will stay with them for years to come. 

The Importance of Visual Aids in Teaching Writing Skills✏️

Visual aids can enhance the learning experience in a number of ways. For one, they can help children better understand complex concepts by breaking them down into simpler, more easily digestible parts. This is particularly important when teaching writing skills, as writing can be a complex and nuanced process. 

Visual aids can also help children stay engaged and focused on the task at hand. By incorporating images, videos, and other multimedia elements into your lessons, you can make learning more interactive and dynamic. This can help grab and hold children's attention, which is essential for effective learning. 

The Importance of Early Writing Development in KS1

Mastering writing skills in KS1 is vital as it builds the groundwork for future academic achievements. In this blog, we will delve into why early writing development is crucial and share creative writing ideas to support your pupils in enhancing their abilities.

Unlocking Imagination: Character Description Tips for Creative Writing in KS1

As a teacher, you play a vital role in helping your KS1 pupils develop their creative writing skills. One important aspect of creative writing is character description – the ability to create vivid and memorable characters that can captivate your readers. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips and tricks for helping your pupils unlock their imagination and create compelling character descriptions. 

10 Exciting Story Starters for Key Stage Two Pupils

As teachers, we all know how important it is to encourage our pupils to write. Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with ideas that inspire them to put pen to paper. That's why we have put together this list of 10 exciting story starters for key stage two pupils. 

10 Simple Writing Ideas to Get KS1 Children Writing

As a teacher, you know that helping young children develop their writing skills is critical to their success in later years. However, getting them interested and engaged in writing can be a challenge.  

Here are 10 simple writing ideas that you can use to get your Key Stage One pupils to write with enthusiasm and joy! 

Why Using Sensory Tools is Important in KS1 Classrooms

You may be wondering why sensory tools are becoming increasingly popular in the classroom. Sensory tools offer a wide range of benefits to children, particularly those who struggle with traditional learning methods. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of sensory tools for key stage one pupils and how they can help improve learning outcomes.

Empowering Children as Writers

We must remember from the outset, even the youngest child is already a writer in the making.  They are writers from the word go. Writers on a journey. They have everything they need within them to become highly skilful and capable writers.  We provide the environment.

Are the Children in Your Class Struggling with Writing?

Writing isn’t just about becoming an author. Acquiring the skills to become ‘a writer’ is a lifelong journey, changing over time as we learn to communicate more effectively. The sooner we can get to grips with literacy and make ourselves understood, the better. Model ideas and concepts visually to assist children in communication and language using mighty writer

Empower Children to Master Writing

Children who are able to master writing will soon enjoy the benefits of using their literacy skills freely, with accuracy and flair – but what do we mean by ‘master’, exactly?

Effectively Engage Children with Language | KS1 Literacy

What an audience we have in the children we are fortunate enough to teach. An audience who are inquisitive, energetic, full of awe and wonder at the world around them – as well as instinctively wise and capable.