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10 things my parents did to help me with creative writing
Creative writing is a form of self-expression that can be incredibly rewarding. It can also be a lot of fun, but it takes practice to get good at it. Here are 10 things my parents did to help me with creative writing: 1. Encouraged me to write for fun Creative writing can be a great…
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Life After the 11 Plus Exams – Is The Last Exam Really the End?
First of all, congratulations on working towards and passing (fingers crossed!) one of the most challenging exams you will ever do in your compulsory education years! Preparing for the 11 Plus exams for grammar school entry or to pass the independent school entrance exams is no easy feat.
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Seven Crucial Tips for Starting Creative Writing At Home With Your Child
Many parents worry about how to start creative writing with their children. Here are some much-needed essential tips for beginning creative writing that will help get your child’s imagination going without the tantrums and tears! These creative writing strategies can be used at any age, whether you’re just starting or have been doing it for…
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Christmas Writing Challenge Day 2: How To Develop Your Characters
As promised, today’s Christmas Writing Challenge video is all about how to develop characters when writing. Character development is an essential part of the creative writing process – it helps to bring your story to life and helps the reader to get a deeper understanding of your character’s personality, which helps them to understand your…
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Christmas Writing Challenge Day 1: How to Plan Your Writing
It is vital to write a plan before you start writing. If you don’t, it will cause several problems, one way or another. The saying, ‘fail to plan, plan to fail’ is not a source of fiction – it is true. However, trying to get this message across to young children is not always so…
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11 Plus Revision During the Christmas Holidays – Plus Christmas Writing Challenge!
Christmas is when we want to spend quality time with family and friends and get some much-needed rest! But if your child has an 11 Plus exam, your yearly routine will look a lot different! Should Children Work During the Christmas Holidays? The simple answer is ‘yes’! The period between the Christmas holidays and the…
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11+ Creative Writing Exercises
Getting good at creative writing takes time and practice, just like running a marathon. It’s always best to prepare yourself before going into battle. You can use this creative writing exercise to help your child write about any topic that interests them. The idea is to get their creative juices flowing, so these exercises start…
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The Different 11 Plus Writing Tasks for Grammar and Independent Schools
The Different 11 Plus Writing Tasks for Grammar and Independent Schools
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10 Tips for better writing: For the 11 Plus, GCSE English and in general!
10 creative writing tips for children
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How to Improve Your Child’s Handwriting for 11 Plus Exams
Find out how you can help your child to have the best possible chance of passing their 11+ exams. These are proven tips that work!
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