Pobble

What lies underneath? 👀
A mysterious underwater city, one ordinary lake, and loads of ways to get students thinking before they write.
Use this quick writing win to spark discussion, build vocabulary and explore what could be hiding below the surface.

Getting reluctant writers to put pen to paper is one of the hardest parts of teaching writing. There's no magic fix, and most teachers know it's a long, slow battle.
But the right image at the right moment can make a difference, even just for that one lesson. That's worth something. What else has made a difference in your classroom? Let us know!

*Why poetry deserves a bigger place in primary writing assessment*

Poetry can tell you a lot about what a child can really do as a writer.
This piece from our Head of Moderation & Assessment shares why poetry deserves a bigger place in primary writing assessment, plus practical ways to build it into classroom routines & moderation conversations.

Our next Pobble 365 Live lesson is with Times Tables Rock Stars, and it’s inspired by music, big ideas, and a song that changes everything. 🎵
We’ll guide your class step by step with clear modelling and plenty of support, so every student can take part and leave with a draft they’re proud of.
Who is joining us? 🤩✏️

One of this week’s Pobble 365 prompts is Island of Secrets. 🏝️
A moss covered stone portal rising out of a turquoise sea, and a tropical island on the other side that no one’s explored yet.
What’s hiding there, and can you get back?
Head to the Pobble 365 calendar to browse what’s coming up this week, then pick a prompt and hit Email me when this prompt is free. Sorted. ✅

Blank page. Blank face. Every teacher knows it.
A great story starter fixes that in about 30 seconds.
Free daily prompts at https://hubs.la/Q04jxxNP0

Year 6 teachers, this one’s for you. 🤩

We’re hosting a short live forum for Year 6 teachers and KS2 Phase Leaders to reflect on the year so far, celebrate successes, share challenges and shape next year together.

If you know the teacher in your school who’d enjoy this, please send it their way.

💡 If writing feels like hard work across school, a Pobble School subscription makes it feel lighter. It works alongside your existing writing approach and gives every teacher unlimited access. See what’s included and request a free 4-week school trial: https://hubs.la/Q04jlGfS0

This one is worth bookmarking.
Pixies living inside fallen apples, using pixie dust to keep them fresh, always wondering what would happen if humans discovered their world. The story starter writes itself, but more importantly, it gets children writing.
Find it at https://hubs.la/Q04jxmvW0

Want writing that feels purposeful, not forced?
These 11 class debate ideas are a brilliant way to get children talking first, then writing with stronger opinions, clearer reasons, and better structure.