Seasonal

How to write a letter to and from Santa Claus

How to write a letter to and from Santa Claus

December 21, 2023 ♦
Christmas, Creative Writing
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Christmas sparks an unmatched excitement in children, making it an ideal time to channel their enthusiasm into an engaging and educational activity: writing a letter to Santa. Whether it’s their first correspondence or a yearly tradition, our guide includes valuable suggestions, templates, and expert tips to elevate their letter-writing experience.…
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The pros and cons of the pen licence

The pros and cons of the pen licence

May 31, 2023 ♦
Back to School, Pens
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The National Curriculum states that pupils should leave primary school with “fluent, legible and, eventually, speedy handwriting”. To achieve the curriculum’s handwriting goal by the end of Key Stage 2, many teachers use pen licences to motivate pupils to work harder on their penmanship. While the promise of a pen…
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12 creative writing prompts for Christmas

12 creative writing prompts for Christmas

December 21, 2021 ♦
Christmas
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The Christmas season is a great time to make time for your writing passions and explore some festive-inspired storylines. With snow-covered settings and family reunions, winter makes the perfect backdrop for many story writers. Let the merriment of Christmas seep into your tales, or perhaps explore a sinister side to…
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Back to school: stationery essentials

Back to school: stationery essentials

June 28, 2021 ♦
Back to School
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Shopping for school stationery is one of the great joys of a new academic year. In this article we’ll take a look at our back to school stationery shopping list to make sure you have all the essentials when your first lesson begins – not forgetting the best school pens,…
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The best pen gift sets for Christmas 2020

The best pen gift sets for Christmas 2020

November 27, 2020 ♦
Christmas
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Christmas adverts are now showing on the TV and so we all know that Christmas is sneaking up on us rapidly. This month, we thought we’d showcase some of our favourite pen sets, which make wonderful gifts for friends and family, colleagues and employees — or yourself! If you like…
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Autumnal stationery favourites

Autumnal stationery favourites

November 23, 2018 ♦
Seasonal
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Here at The Pen Company we adore autumn — from the crunchy red, orange and brown leaves on the ground, to the crisp frosty morning air, to wrapping up in our soft and cosy scarves and gloves every time we leave the office. Above all we love the colours of…
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