Do you have a teen or tween who loves writing? The Young Writers Club is a writing club aimed at children aged 11 years and above. This relaxed, grown-up style writing group brings together like-minded souls who want to foster their love of creative writing in a non-school ... READ the POST
11+ Revision and Story Writing
I’ve had a busy summer here at Storymakers, and I can’t quite believe how quickly it’s gone.Many people have booked extra 1:1 sessions to help prepare for the 11+ exam. Although not every county in the UK has grammar schools, lots of them do and the 11+ is a big deal for many children (and their ... READ the POST
5 ways to get kids writing for fun
The 2022 National Literacy Trust survey of children and young people’s writing habits once again revealed disappointing results. According to this survey, it is not common for kids to engage in writing for the sheer fun of it. Writing is not a leisure activity that tends to be included on a child’s ... READ the POST
Descriptive writing in easy steps
If you’re asked to do a piece of descriptive writing, it can be daunting. Where do you start? Follow these easy steps and you’ll soon get into the habit of what to do. We’re going to work through an example using a photo as a prompt. 1. Write a list of what you see.Our eyesight tends to ... READ the POST
Does my child need to be a reader in order to be a good writer?
Being a good reader is a hugely beneficial and important skill for children. How does it help with writing, though? Reading helps with:IdeasUnderstanding story structureSeeing how writers use language in storytelling The more children read, the more likely they’ll use a range of language in their ... READ the POST
Poems on the theme of loneliness
The inspiration for this post came from the poems, The Loner by Julie Holder and The New Boy by John Walsh. This is an ideal exercise for KS3 (ages 11-13). The first is about a boy who always stands by the wall in the school playground and never joins in. He’s reached a kind of stalemate where he ... READ the POST
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