167: Finding Success in Your Writing Block with Kelsey Sorenson of Educate & Rejuvenate

Feeling overwhelmed by your writing block? You’re not alone—and today’s episode is packed with answers! I’m sharing a recent conversation I had with Kelsey Sorensen on her Educate & Rejuvenate podcast, where we talked all about how to simplify your writing instruction, engage students with the writing process, and actually look forward to teaching writing again. Whether you're short on time, struggling with student motivation, or just not sure where to start, this episode will leave you feeling equipped and encouraged.In This Episode, We’ll Talk About:What teachers think they need to teach writing—and what they actually don’tThe truth about writer’s workshop and how to manage multiple writing levelsHow to fit meaningful writing instruction into a tight scheduleWhy publishing student writing doesn’t need to happen every weekStrategies to build student confidence, independence, and joy in writingAnswers to real teacher questions about editing, conferencing, and motivationResources Mentioned in This Episode:$5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )Shared Teaching BlogShared Teaching Writing CurriculumWatch this episode on Kelsey's YouTubeReady to find more success in your writing block? Tune in and let’s share in the teaching together.Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple PodcastsIf you enjoyed this episode and would like to help more people find this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing my show!  Ratings allow me to help more primary teachers build literacy systems for writing and centers so they can leave school on time. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five starts, and select "Write a review." Don't forget to let me know your favorite part of the episode!Not yet a follower of the podcast? If you are not a subscriber, you might miss out on future episodes. Follow here on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast player.