orange pencil blog banner 14th Feb 2025

Teaching Story Writing in Key Stage One with Mighty Writer

Story writing is a crucial skill for Key Stage One pupils, playing a vital role in fostering both creativity and literacy development. Read more to learn how to use Mighty Writer to teach story writing!

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light blue read me banner 11th Feb 2025

The Oracy Crisis: How Mighty Writer Answers the Call of the 'We Need to Talk' Report

In March 2024, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) released its landmark report, "We need to talk: The case for oracy in the classroom". This vital document highlights a growing crisis in children's spoken language skills—an "oracy gap" that has widened post-pandemic and is profoundly impacting educational attainment, social mobility, and emotional wellbeing.

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red read me blog banner 11th Feb 2025

Teach the Teacher: A Fun Phonics Lesson Plan to Boost Literacy in KS1

'Teach the Teacher' is an activity designed to make literacy fun and engaging for Key Stage One (KS1) pupils. Read more to learn how to conduct this activity in your classroom!

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Orange read me blog banner 7th Feb 2025

How to Foster a Love for Reading at Home

Reading comprehension is crucial for children's academic success and overall development. Read more to learn how you can foster a love for reading in your home!

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Blue pencil blog banner 31st Jan 2025

How Can I Teach Writing Well? | Key Stage One Literacy

What does effective teaching of writing look like?

Every teacher is different and brings their own personality and unique style to the role of teaching children. 

This is important. It makes learning a vibrant and interesting journey for children.  

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blue read me blog banner 31st Jan 2025

7 Creative Ways to Incorporate Mighty Writer into the Day

Mighty Writer is a versatile tool that can significantly enhance literacy lessons by engaging pupils and deepening their understanding of key concepts. Here are 7 ways you can incorporate Mighty Writer into your day!

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orange pencil blog banner 27th Jan 2025

Mark-Making Activity for your KS1 Class

Mark making plays a crucial role in early education, laying the foundation for handwriting and literacy skills. Read to learn more, and how to set up a fun mark-making activity in your class!

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Orange read me blog banner 6th Dec 2024

Snowy Words - Building Literacy Skills with Snowman Fun!

Discover a fun and interactive way to boost early literacy skills in EYFS pupils by building snowmen with letter cards. Enhance vocabulary, phonetic understanding, and fine motor skills with this simple classroom activity, perfect for winter-themed learning.

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Blue pencil blog banner 3rd Dec 2024

Festive Literacy Fun - Decorate your Christmas Tree with Words!

Merge creativity with learning with this fun activity that enhances early literacy skills, perfect for EYFS! Click to read...

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red read me blog banner 29th Nov 2024

Writing Letters to Santa - Fun EYFS Literacy Activities

Enhance early literacy skills with our engaging Santa letter writing activities. Discover how Mighty Writer can make learning fun and effective, helping children develop vocabulary and sentence structure this festive season!

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Light Blue Pencil blog banner 26th Nov 2024

Mark Making Activities for EYFS - Bauble Decorating

Engage early years children in a creative mark-making activity by decorating paper baubles with patterns! Boost fine motor skills and prepare them for writing in a fun, educational way with this activity!

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