Writer's Block Resources

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Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Conceptual Understanding Across the Curriculum

Explore innovative activities designed to enhance conceptual understanding across various subjects, fostering deeper learning and critical thinking in students.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Building a Complex Sentence

Step-by-step approach to teaching complex sentences with Writer's Block. Layer clauses and improve grammatical confidence through hands-on practice.

Comprehension
Build It developing thinking skills

Practical guide for using Writer's Block to develop thinking skills. Structure words, build sentences, and organize concepts through physical learning.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Build a noun phrase

Build noun phrases and expand them into adverbial phrases using Writer's Block. Hands-on grammar activity for descriptive writing.

Essentials
Blank Template for Printables

Blank template for creating custom Writer's Block insert cards. Drag and drop text or images to fit block inserts perfectly.

Writing
Any age
Creating a Story

Structure stories using Writer's Block. Combine story components physically to generate creative narrative ideas.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Conceptual Understanding Across the Curriculum

Explore innovative activities designed to enhance conceptual understanding across various subjects, fostering deeper learning and critical thinking in students.

Essentials
Colour Code for Bricks

Color-coded reference guide for Writer's Block. Shows how block colors match different concepts for visual learning.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Child Development Outcomes of Mental Modelling

Discover how brick building activities enhance children's creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills through engaging play.

Comprehension
Any age
Cause and Effect

Analyze causal relationships with Writer's Block. Help students recognize that actions and events have reasons and consequences.

Comprehension
Any age
Categorising

Master categorization skills across the curriculum. Fundamental thinking skill for identifying, describing, and grouping concepts.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Building a Complex Sentence

Step-by-step approach to teaching complex sentences with Writer's Block. Layer clauses and improve grammatical confidence through hands-on practice.

Comprehension
Build It developing thinking skills

Practical guide for using Writer's Block to develop thinking skills. Structure words, build sentences, and organize concepts through physical learning.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Build a noun phrase

Build noun phrases and expand them into adverbial phrases using Writer's Block. Hands-on grammar activity for descriptive writing.

Essentials
Blank Template for Printables

Blank template for creating custom Writer's Block insert cards. Drag and drop text or images to fit block inserts perfectly.

Spelling
5-7 Yrs
CVC Spelling

Progress from simple CVC words to complex patterns. Chunk consonants together to develop fluent early readers.

Writing
Any age
Creating a Story

Structure stories using Writer's Block. Combine story components physically to generate creative narrative ideas.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Conceptual Understanding Across the Curriculum

Explore innovative activities designed to enhance conceptual understanding across various subjects, fostering deeper learning and critical thinking in students.

Essentials
Any age
Colour Code for Bricks

PowerPoint guide showing how to use block colors for categorization. Visual learning tool for assigning meaning to different hues.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Child Development Outcomes of Mental Modelling

Discover how brick building activities enhance children's creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills through engaging play.

Comprehension
Any age
Cause and Effect

Analyze causal relationships with Writer's Block. Help students recognize that actions and events have reasons and consequences.

Comprehension
Any age
Categorising

Master categorization skills across the curriculum. Fundamental thinking skill for identifying, describing, and grouping concepts.

Comprehension
Any age
Card Sorting Exercises for Organising information

Transform lists into meaningful structures through card sorting. Engaging activity for organizing information and sparking discussion.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Building a Complex Sentence

Step-by-step approach to teaching complex sentences with Writer's Block. Layer clauses and improve grammatical confidence through hands-on practice.

Comprehension
Any age
Build It developing thinking skills

Practical guide for using Writer's Block to develop thinking skills. Structure words, build sentences, and organize concepts through physical learning.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Build a noun phrase

Build noun phrases and expand them into adverbial phrases using Writer's Block. Hands-on grammar activity for descriptive writing.

Essentials
Any age
Blank Template for Printables

Blank template for creating custom Writer's Block insert cards. Drag and drop text or images to fit block inserts perfectly.

Writing
Writing Examples

Collection of writing examples showing Writer's Block in action. Demonstrates applications from phonics to paragraph construction.

Writing
8-11 Yrs
Writing an explanation

Build explanations using Writer's Block to sequence key ideas. Add vocabulary and connectives around the structure before writing.

Writing
Any age
Writing an explanation

Build explanations using Writer's Block to sequence key ideas. Add vocabulary and connectives around the structure before writing.

Writing
Any age
Writing a Recount 2

Visual breakdown of recount writing stages. Shows progression from simple sequencing to detailed event descriptions.

Writing
Any age
Writing a Recount

Write sophisticated recounts using Writer's Block. Structure chronological events with time connectives and descriptive detail.

Comprehension
Writers Block for Reading Comprehension

Use Writer's Block for reading comprehension. Build timelines, vocabulary pyramids, and story summaries through hands-on manipulation.

Spelling
5-7 Yrs
Word operation activity

Phonics activity for experimenting with word beginnings and endings. Remove and replace consonants around phonemes to build word families.

Grammar
Any age
Word Classes

Color-coded reference guide for word classes. Shows how Writer's Block colors match nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Building a Complex Sentence

Step-by-step approach to teaching complex sentences with Writer's Block. Layer clauses and improve grammatical confidence through hands-on practice.

Comprehension
Build It developing thinking skills

Practical guide for using Writer's Block to develop thinking skills. Structure words, build sentences, and organize concepts through physical learning.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Build a noun phrase

Build noun phrases and expand them into adverbial phrases using Writer's Block. Hands-on grammar activity for descriptive writing.

Essentials
Blank Template for Printables

Blank template for creating custom Writer's Block insert cards. Drag and drop text or images to fit block inserts perfectly.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Balancing Academic and Child Development Agendas

Visual guide showing how Writer's Block supports both academic targets and child development. Quick reference for explaining hands-on learning benefits.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
An overview of deployment opportunities across the curriculum

Complete primary curriculum map showing where thinking skills fit across subjects. Visual planning tool for whole-school implementation.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
An overview of Curriculum Opportunities

Explore diverse curriculum opportunities with engaging activities designed to enhance learning. Discover innovative approaches to education at Structural Learning.

Comprehension
Build It developing thinking skills

Practical guide for using Writer's Block to develop thinking skills. Structure words, build sentences, and organize concepts through physical learning.

Comprehension
Writers Block for Reading Comprehension

Boost reading comprehension with hands-on activities! Explore timelines, vocabulary tools & structural tasks for primary students' literacy success.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Language and Knowledge Outcomes

Explore engaging activities that enhance language skills and knowledge outcomes. Discover effective strategies to boost learning and development for all ages.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Mental Modelling across the Curriculum

Enhance metacognitive dialogue and understanding with Writers Block. Foster idea exploration, concept linking, and language structure mastery.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
What is the Teacher Innovation Program?

Professional development for teachers to design and measure classroom strategies addressing key educational needs effectively.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Chronological Concepts across the Curriculum

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Conceptual Understanding Across the Curriculum

Explore innovative activities designed to enhance conceptual understanding across various subjects, fostering deeper learning and critical thinking in students.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
An overview of deployment opportunities across the curriculum

Explore diverse deployment opportunities across the curriculum with our comprehensive overview, designed to enhance learning experiences and foster student engagement.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
How do mental models promote metacognition?

Explore how building mental models enhances metacognition, improving learning and problem-solving skills. Discover strategies to foster deeper understanding today!

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Developing Thinking through Talk

Enhance critical thinking with engaging discussions and activities that promote collaboration and deeper understanding through talk.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Why start with a Concept?

Discover the importance of starting with a concept in learning. Explore effective strategies to enhance understanding and retention in educational activities.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Child Development Outcomes of Mental Modelling

Discover how brick building activities enhance children's creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills through engaging play.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
What does Comprehension look like across the Curriculum?

Explore how comprehension manifests across various subjects with engaging activities and strategies to enhance understanding and learning in your curriculum.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
Balancing Academic and Child Development Agendas

Discover effective strategies for balancing academic goals with child development needs, ensuring a holistic approach to education and personal growth.

Curriculum Strategy
Any age
An overview of Curriculum Opportunities

Explore diverse curriculum opportunities with engaging activities designed to enhance learning. Discover innovative approaches to education at Structural Learning.

Science
Any age
Think like a scientist

Explore engaging activities that encourage critical thinking and scientific inquiry. Discover how to think like a scientist and inspire curiosity in learners of all ages!

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Using conjunctions to compare and contrast ideas

Enhance your writing skills with engaging activities that teach how to use conjunctions for comparing and contrasting ideas effectively. Explore now!

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Make links across sentences using adverbials of time

Enhance your writing skills with our engaging activities on using adverbials of time. Learn to create seamless connections across sentences for clearer communication.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Identify and use adverbs

Explore engaging activities to identify and use adverbs effectively. Enhance your language skills with fun exercises designed for learners of all ages!

Writing
Writing Examples

Explore a variety of writing examples designed to inspire creativity and enhance skills. Perfect for students and educators looking to improve writing techniques.

Grammar
5-7 Yrs
Joining sentences with Run-Ons

Enhance your writing skills by mastering run-on sentences with our engaging activities. Join us to learn effective techniques for joining sentences seamlessly!

Spelling
5-7 Yrs
Word operation activity

Engage students with our Word Operation Activity! Enhance vocabulary and critical thinking skills through fun, interactive exercises designed for effective learning.

Grammar
5-7 Yrs
Use common conjunctions

Explore engaging activities to master common conjunctions! Enhance your language skills with fun exercises that make learning grammar enjoyable and effective.

Writing
8-11 Yrs
Writing an explanation

Explore engaging activities for writing explanations that enhance understanding and communication skills. Perfect for educators and learners alike!

Grammar
Any age
Word Classes

Explore engaging activities on word classes at Structural Learning. Enhance your understanding of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more with interactive lessons!

Spelling
5-7 Yrs
Long Vowel Sound Sorting Activity

Engage students with our Long Vowel Sound Sorting Activity! Enhance phonics skills through fun exercises that make learning enjoyable and effective.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Building a Complex Sentence

Step-by-step approach to teaching complex sentences with Writer's Block. Layer clauses and improve grammatical confidence through hands-on practice.

Writing
Any age
Writing a Recount 2

Explore engaging recount writing activities that boost storytelling skills and inspire creativity in the classroom while enhancing writing techniques.

Grammar
8-11 Yrs
Build a noun phrase

Build noun phrases and expand them into adverbial phrases using Writer's Block. Hands-on grammar activity for descriptive writing.

Writing
Any age
Creating a Story

Writing
Any age
Writing a Recount

Writing
8-11 Yrs
Point Evidence Explain

Spelling
5-7 Yrs
CVC Spelling

Writing
Any age
Writing an explanation

Comprehension
Any age
Think like an Expert

Comprehension
Any age
Card Sorting Exercises for Organising information

Transform lists into meaningful structures through card sorting. Engaging activity for organizing information and sparking discussion.

Comprehension
Any age
Sequencing Ideas into a Logical Order

Comprehension
Any age
Making Comparisons

Science
Any age
Digestive System

Comprehension
Any age
Reading for Meaning

Comprehension
Any age
Categorising

Master categorization skills across the curriculum. Fundamental thinking skill for identifying, describing, and grouping concepts.

Comprehension
Any age
Cause and Effect

Analyze causal relationships with Writer's Block. Help students recognize that actions and events have reasons and consequences.

History
8-11 Yrs
What did the Romans do for Us

Curriculum Strategy
Mental Models for the Curriculum

Comprehension
Knowledge Models

Essentials
Blank Template for Printables

Blank template for creating custom Writer's Block insert cards. Drag and drop text or images to fit block inserts perfectly.

Essentials
Colour Code for Bricks

Maths
8-11 Yrs
Fraction Models

Maths
8-11 Yrs
Number Towers

Maths
8-11 Yrs
Place Value

Maths
8-11 Yrs
Repeating Patterns

Maths
8-11 Yrs
Multiplication Vocabulary

Maths
8-11 Yrs
Multiplication and Division