Seesaw Launches New K–5 Writing Curriculum with Dr. Wiley Blevins

The research-based program aims to strengthen writing instruction and support student success in elementary classrooms.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:21pm by

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph depicting a classroom scene with students engaged in various writing activities, conveying a sense of creativity and learning.The new Seesaw writing curriculum aims to make elementary writing instruction more engaging and effective through research-backed, multimodal learning experiences.San Francisco Today

Seesaw, the leading elementary learning platform, has announced the upcoming launch of Seesaw Writing with Wiley Blevins & Friends, a new K–5 writing curriculum developed in collaboration with literacy expert Dr. Wiley Blevins. The program combines research-backed practices with engaging, interactive learning experiences to help schools strengthen writing instruction and support student success from early sentence development to full composition.

Why it matters

Strong writing skills are foundational to student success across subjects, but many elementary schools struggle to provide consistent, high-quality writing instruction. This new curriculum from Seesaw aims to address that gap by giving teachers practical, research-based tools to support writing development in an engaging way that's tailored for real elementary classrooms.

The details

The Seesaw Writing with Wiley Blevins & Friends curriculum includes more than 750 standards-aligned activities, mentor author videos, and scaffolded supports to guide students through every stage of the writing process. It covers a wide range of writing skills, including foundational sentence writing, grammar and mechanics, genre writing, cross-curricular constructed response, and functional writing like note-taking and communication. The program is designed to supplement existing writing programs while bringing greater structure and coherence to writing instruction.

  • The curriculum will launch in the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Seesaw and Dr. Wiley Blevins will host a two-part webinar series on effective writing instruction in elementary classrooms, with the first session on April 23 and the second on May 6.

The players

Seesaw

The leading elementary learning platform that provides digital tools and resources for teachers and students.

Dr. Wiley Blevins

A literacy expert who collaborated with Seesaw to develop the new K-5 writing curriculum.

Gabrielle Rittikaidachar

The Director of Curriculum at Seesaw.

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What they’re saying

“Strong writing instruction is foundational to student success across subjects. With this new curriculum, we're giving teachers practical, high-quality tools to support writing development in a way that's engaging, consistent, and built for real elementary classrooms.”

— Gabrielle Rittikaidachar, Director of Curriculum at Seesaw

What’s next

Seesaw and Dr. Wiley Blevins will host the first webinar on effective writing instruction in elementary classrooms on April 23, with a second session to follow on May 6. The Seesaw Writing with Wiley Blevins & Friends curriculum will launch in the 2026-2027 school year.

The takeaway

This new writing curriculum from Seesaw and Dr. Wiley Blevins aims to provide elementary schools with a research-based, engaging program to strengthen writing instruction and support student success in this critical skill. By combining best practices with interactive digital tools, the curriculum seeks to bring greater coherence and effectiveness to writing education in the early grades.