Free daily writing prompts with images, story starters and questions to get students writing.
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Mar 18
Looking for fresh writing inspiration?
Pobble gives teachers a free writing prompt every day, with an image, story starter and questions to get students talking, thinking and writing.
Start here: pobble.com
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Jun 12
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.
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Jun 10
Thanks for joining us! Awesome writing ! ⚽️
Year 5 have been enjoying getting #WorldCup ready with a live writing lesson delivered by @HelpPicture and @HeyPobble They have written some fantastic suspense narratives about a penalty shoot-out! Well done Year 5!
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Jun 9
Let’s write! ✍🏼 ⚽️
Year 5 are taking part in a virtual writing lesson based on the World Cup with @HeyPobble and @HelpPicture #GorsewoodWriting
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Jun 7
Blank page. Blank face. Every teacher knows it.
A great story starter fixes that in about 30 seconds.
Free daily prompts at hubs.la/Q04jxt1h0
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Jun 3
💡 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: hubs.la/Q04jlM3R0
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Jun 1
Tiny pixies. Apple homes. A secret village hidden deep in the forest.
This Pobble 365 prompt is the kind of story starter that gets children writing before they even realise they've started.
Find it at hubs.la/Q04jxnw50
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May 31
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.
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May 29
Statutory moderation myths spread fast, and they can make the final term feel far more stressful than it needs to be.
This piece explains what’s true, what isn’t, and what to focus on so you can go into moderation feeling calm and clear. 🧘♀️
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May 27
Need something to keep the kids entertained this week (that doesn’t feel like homework)?
This one’s packed with simple, fun “best homework ever” ideas that you can dip into across the week.
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May 26
Free webinar with Pobble and @TreandPet!
Explore how poetry can inspire creative writing and support secure assessment judgements.
Ideal for primary teachers, English leads, school leaders and MATs. 💡
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May 25
Tiny robot. Big job. One of next week’s Pobble 365 prompts is Robobug. In a world where the insects have vanished, Tommy builds a robotic fly in his shed, hoping it can bring the gardens back to life.
Why did he build it? What could go wrong, & what happens on that first flight?
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May 24
MAT Leaders 📣
Want a clearer picture of how writing moderation is working across your trust? Download our free moderation self-assessment to help spot strengths, gaps and next steps.
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May 22
Seen a Pobble prompt you want to use, but it’s not free yet?
Pick it, then click Email me when this prompt is free and we’ll send it to you the day it unlocks.
Planning ahead, sorted ✅
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