Learning resources for ages 7-11
Play our collection of animated films in the classroom or at home. Each film breaks down the steps to writing a brilliant story into manageable chunks, from getting started to editing, then improving and finally, reading aloud. You can also make use of the learning resources provided by the official 500 Words partners; World Book Day, Oxford University Press and Pobble. These are interactive booklets that can be used on screens in classrooms or printed to send home with children.
A Kind of Spark author, Elle McNicoll, shares her advice for writing stories
A Kind of Spark author, Elle McNicoll, shares her advice for this year's competition,
Story starters for ages 7-11
Use these story starters in class or at home to inspire children's 500 Words stories.
