skoolbo What does a sample writing activity look like? This is a Quick Write. Each fortnight students are presented with four Quick Write focus activities. These are ideal lesson starters. Why? Above everything else, we want students to enjoy writing and thinking of new ideas. Quick Writes are environments where writing is not expected to be perfect. … Read more
In the first of two articles about how some of the best and brightest emerging leaders are working to achieve literacy for all, we spoke with Jacob Olaoluwa Sule. Jacob is a 2019 honoree of the International Literacy Association (ILA)’s 30 under 30, an annual list that celebrates the rising innovators, disruptors and visionaries in … Read more
Storytelling is an effective way to enable students to become interested in writing in general. Often, teachers teaching language arts or literature, especially at the elementary level, face challenges on a number of levels. Students may be disinterested. They may find it hard to get started with writing assignments. They may be easily distracted during … Read more
How are some of the best and brightest emerging leaders working to achieve literacy for all? We thought it would be useful to hear about a few of these individual journeys. Literacy is fundamental to learning and an absolutely essential foundation of education. International Literacy Association (ILA)’s 30 under 30 is an annual list that … Read more
We are delighted to announce the winning stories for Term 1 Storyathon in Australia and New Zealand. There were almost 20, 000 entries and 70,000 student votes which was phenomenal given the disruption that everyone has been dealing with. It is wonderful to honor and enjoy the winning stories. However, it is the overall participation … Read more
As a teacher facing school closures and remote learning at this time, are you looking for ways to engage your students in writing? Many teachers need immediate support in getting things in place for their students. As part of our Assistance for Schools and Families ( in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and … Read more
These are extraordinary times and the pressure on everyone is immense. We would like to summarise our Assistance for Schools and Families response to Coronavirus. Assistance for Schools Free access to our new Writing Legends program (usually $16.50) for 8 to 14 year olds through to July 31, 2020. Writing Legends is particularly helpful for engaging students and works … Read more
These are extraordinary times and the pressure on everyone is immense. We would like to summarise our Assistance for Schools and Families response to Coronavirus. Assistance for Schools Free access to our new Writing Legends program for 8 to 14 year olds through to July 31, 2020. Writing Legends is particularly helpful for engaging students and works well … Read more
These are extraordinary times and the pressure on everyone is immense. We would like to summarise our Assistance for Schools and Families response to Coronavirus. Assistance for Schools Free access to our new Writing Legends program (usually £8.50) for 8 to 14 year olds through to July 31, 2020. Writing Legends is particularly helpful for engaging students and works … Read more
These are extraordinary times and the pressure on everyone is immense. We would like to summarise our Assistance for Schools and Families response to Coronavirus. Assistance for Schools Free access to our new Writing Legends program (usually $11.50 USD) for 8 to 14 year olds through to July 31, 2020. Writing Legends is particularly helpful for engaging students in … Read more
