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Thousands of teachers are achieving incredible results. Scroll to see the success stories and find out why this curriculum is a classroom favorite.

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Alison T
My Kindergarten team all uses this writing curriculum and we love how it is developmentally appropriate and begins with directed drawings and then progresses to labeling and sentence writing. The lessons are so easy to follow and implement and we have see great results!
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Alexandra S
The thoughtfulness in the developmental writing phases within this resource is out of this world. I was scared to teach writing in Kinder after years of struggle with vague / nonexistent curriculums purchased by my district. I used this last year and writing became a favorite time for my students and myself.
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Maranda T
This writing unit is a total gem! It’s packed with engaging lessons, clear scaffolding, and flexible activities that work beautifully across all primary grades. My students are more confident and excited to write—such a win!
Hi, I’m Amanda the founder of ThatKinderMama.

I'm on a mission to help teachers ditch the painful “go off and write” approach. To instead, focus on teaching writing slowly, in a developmentally appropriate way.

I believe in starting with the basics. Students need to develop fine motor skills and learn to draw usingsimple shapes before moving on to genre-specific writing. From there, we focus on labeling and turning those labels into complete sentences. By going slow at first, we build the foundation to go faster later.

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What resources do you offer?

That Kinder Mama offers a kindergarten writing curriculum, mentor text books, a professional development course called Roadmap to Writer’s Workshop, free resources for teachers, and a teaching blog with tips and strategies.

What grade levels is this designed for?

The materials are created with kindergarten writers in mind and can also support early first graders who benefit from structured, foundational writing practice.

What makes this writing method different?

The system follows the natural progression of early development. Students start with drawing simple shapes, move into labeling their illustrations, and gradually build toward full sentences. Every step is explicitly modeled so children understand what successful writing looks like, and the approach supports a wide range of learners.

Are physical products available?

Yes. Growing Writers™ mentor text books are available in print and shipped directly to customers. Free shipping is offered when two or more books are purchased.

Who can benefit from these resources?

Kindergarten teachers are the primary audience, though early elementary educators and homeschool families also find the materials helpful for building strong writing foundations.