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Writing in the classroom
5 April 2018
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Creative ideas for teaching children to read and write – in pictures
Putting pen to paper: the schools nurturing a love of the written word
23 March 2018
'Allow imaginations to lead': igniting the creative spark in young writers
The focus on targets is restricting creativity in the classroom – but schools can still find space for self-expression
15 March 2018
How handwriting is helping EAL pupils to leap the language barrier
To help develop fluency, teachers are encouraging students with English as an additional language to put pen to paper
12 March 2018
How are you getting students excited about writing? Send us your pictures
We want to know what creative methods teachers are using to get children excited about learning to write. Send us your photos
7 March 2018
Does writing by hand still matter in the digital age?
Technology is having an impact on children’s handwriting ability. So what does this mean for learning and development?
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