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26^th Sep 2023

What Activities Promote Writing in Early Years?

Writing is not only a fundamental skill but also a means of self-expression and communication. By engaging children in various activities that promote writing, we can help them develop their creativity, critical thinking, and language skills. Here are some activities that you can try with your children to promote writing in the early years:

24^th Sep 2023

Why Are Story Starters an Effective Tool for Engaging KS2 Children in Writing?

One effective tool that can help spark their imagination and creativity is the use of story starters. In this blog post, we will explore why story starters are important and provide you with some examples.

22^nd Sep 2023

How to Teach a Struggling Child to Write

Writing is an essential skill that not only allows children to express themselves but also enhances their communication abilities. If you have a struggling child in your classroom, here are some strategies you can use to support their writing development:

20^th Sep 2023

What Should A 6-Year-Old Be Able to Write?

It's important to remember that every child develops at their own pace, but there are certain expectations for what a 6-year-old should be able to write. In this blog post, we will provide you with a general guide to help you understand what your children may be capable of at this age.

18^th Sep 2023

How Can I Help My Year One Child with Writing?

Writing is not only a fundamental skill, but it also helps children express their thoughts and ideas, enhances their communication skills, and fosters creativity. If you have a child in Year One and want to support their writing development, here are some top tips to help them on their journey.

28^th Aug 2023

Writing with Confidence: Building Self-Assurance in Your KS1 Pupil's Writing Skills

As a primary school literacy teacher, you know that writing is a vital skill for your pupils to develop. However, some children can struggle with self-confidence when it comes to expressing themselves in writing. In this blog post, we’ll explore some techniques and strategies that you can use to help build your KS1 pupils’ self-assurance in their writing skills.

26^th Aug 2023

Exercises in Retelling Stories - Key Stage One

In this blog post, I will share some engaging exercises that you can incorporate into your lessons to encourage your pupils to practice retelling stories.

24^th Aug 2023

Sentence Structure Activities for Key Stage One Classes

As we strive to make learning fun and engaging for our young pupils, one area that requires special attention is sentence structure. By providing activities that focus on sentence building, we can help children develop their writing skills and improve their overall literacy. Here are some exciting activities that you can incorporate into your lessons:

22^nd Aug 2023

Mighty Writer Blog

What Activities Promote Writing in Early Years?

Why Are Story Starters an Effective Tool for Engaging KS2 Children in Writing?

How to Teach a Struggling Child to Write

What Should A 6-Year-Old Be Able to Write?

How Can I Help My Year One Child with Writing?

Writing with Confidence: Building Self-Assurance in Your KS1 Pupil's Writing Skills

Exercises in Retelling Stories - Key Stage One

Sentence Structure Activities for Key Stage One Classes

Lesson Plan: Using Picture Prompts for Writing in Key Stage One

3 Sentence Formation Exercises for your Key Stage One Class

Using Mighty Writer for Creative Writing

Engaging Neurodivergent KS1 Children in the Classroom