The 500 Words website has plenty of resources available to inspire children to write their stories. Check out Mr Hunt's top tips for using these resources in the classroom.
You can play our story writing animations in class or at home. These animations are split into two age categories: 5-7 and 7-11, so you can watch either clip that best suits the needs of the child.
Also available are resources from our partners World Book Day, Oxford University Press and Pobble (these resources are also split into ages 5-7 and 7-11). These resources can be used on classroom screens if you have one, or can be printed out and used as part of your lesson plan.
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