by NikkiYoungAuthor | Aug 29, 2023 | Storymakers News
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...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | May 18, 2023 | Information
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...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Sep 7, 2022 | Writing exercises
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...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | Jun 3, 2022 | Information
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...
by NikkiYoungAuthor | May 24, 2022 | Writing exercises
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...
