5 Benefits of Writing a Book Review in KS2

Contrary to popular belief, writing a book review isn’t a test of knowledge – nor should they be used to ‘prove’ that a book has been read. If you’re not sure of the wider benefits that writing book reviews can bring, don’t worry – we’ve summarised our top five.

Creating Clever Character Descriptions in your KS1 Class

A good character description is all about feelings – and not just that of the character themselves, of course.

Can Creative Writing Be Taught? | KS1 Literacy

Once children have a grasp of literacy, they can make their first steps towards becoming the next Philip Pullman or Jacqueline Wilson – but as with all subjects, some children find this easier than others.

Make Instruction Writing Fun in KS1

Instruction writing teaches children to think carefully and literally. In contrast to other writing activities where we encourage their minds to wander.

Brainstorming Activities for Primary Pupils

The hardest part of any task is getting started.

We all know the feeling.

10 Tips For Teaching Imaginative Writing to Your Primary Class

“The world is full of magic things patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – William Butler Yeats.

Five Stories to Encourage Friendship In Your Classroom (Anti-Bullying Week 11th - 15th Nov)

From name-calling to physical altercations, bullying is far from a new phenomenon – but that doesn’t mean we should regard it as ‘part of growing up’.

Writing Worries Away: Literacy Lessons for Anxious Children

Literacy can be an excellent tool to help pupils release their burdens.

Five Awesome Girls In Children's Literature - International Day of The Girl Child

On the 11th of October, the world will observe International Day of the Girl Child. Here are our five favourite girls in children’s literature.

Pack A Punch With These Primary Punctuation Games

Getting to grips with punctuation often involves a lot of correction, which nobody – teacher or pupil – particularly relishes. However, help is at hand!

The Five Best Short Stories For KS1 Retelling Activities

Asking your primary class to retell a story has a host of benefits, here are our 5 favourite short stories for KS1 retelling activities!

Make KS1 Writing Fun With Our Top Tips

“The most difficult thing about writing; is writing the first line.” - Amit Kalantri.

Whether you’re an author on your tenth novel, or a six-year-old tentatively hovering their pencil, it’s certainly true that those first lines are the hardest.