When it comes to writing, and reluctance to write, I always encourage starting small. You’d be surprised by where that can lead. One of the writing exercises I’ve been doing with the children at the Storymakers’ Summer School these last few weeks is an extremely simple one. I ask them to write ... READ the POST
The Magic Sand – A Short Story
I am always encouraged to hear the children have been writing when not attending the Storymakers groups. What a delight to find out that one of them had won a writing competition! Aliona attended the Story Writers group throughout lockdown and she wrote The Magic Sand during that time too. Here is ... READ the POST
What am I?
The Young Writers got creative recently with some 'what am I?' quizzes. Can you guess what they're describing? Can you come up with your own? 1.) I can whistle but I can't talk And I can dance but can't walk. I can brighten someone’s day or make it worse! I'm invisible yet many people ... READ the POST
Recommended Lockdown Reads
The children at Storymakers have told me they’ve been reading more during lockdown and that their choice of book has differed due to having the freedom to choose. They also said they’ve enjoyed having more time to read, which is great news isn’t it? Here is a selection of their recommended lockdown ... READ the POST
Using sensory language for describing settings
When we describe settings in our writing, it's important to consider not only what you can see, but to use all your senses to give a full description of the sounds, scents, textures and even how it makes you feel. Young Writer, Isobel, is here to give you the full lowdown on how it's done. Notice ... READ the POST
How to make a story out of idioms
Idioms are common sayings used in the English language. They don't have a literal meaning, so can be difficult to understand. You might hear your grandparents use them - they're quite old-fashioned - but that doesn't mean you shouldn't know what they are and what they mean! Let's look at ... READ the POST