What No One Tells PreK-2 Teachers About Teaching Writing... Until Now with Joan Sedita

You’ve heard all about the science of reading—but what about the science of writing? Most K–2 teachers are handed phonics programs with zero guidance on how to actually teach writing. That changes today.

In this episode, Joan Sedita pulls back the curtain on what your teacher prep program never taught you. She introduces her powerful Writing Rope framework, shares why oral language matters more than perfect spelling in the early years, and gives you permission to start where your students are—scribbles, drawings, and all.

Whether you're teaching kinders who can’t write a sentence or second graders stuck in short, choppy responses, this episode will transform how you think about writing instruction.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• The 5 strands of writing all K–2 teachers should be weaving into their day.
• Why “just wait until they can write” is the wrong advice for early learners.
• Easy ways to turn drawing and talking into real writing progress.
• How to make writing a daily routine—even in 15 minutes or less.

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