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114. A Developmental Approach to Teaching Writing with Melissa from Teaching to Transform
Let’s talk about the real kind of kindergarten writing, where every student is on their own unique journey.
In this episode, I’m joined by literacy consultant and podcast host Melissa Morrison (of Getting Students to Write) to unpack what it looks like to teach writing in a developmentally appropriate way. We talk about why some students are still scribbling while others are crafting full stories and how to meet all of them where they are.
Plus, Melissa shares how teachers can slowly shift their practice to better support young writers, even if your current curriculum doesn’t match…
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