Writing in Kindergartens

This is a link to Tim Shanahan's recent post about writing in kindergarten classrooms.  Yes, kindergarten children are eager writers.  Encoding sounds in words precedes always supports decoding sounds in words, 

 http://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/how-to-teach-writing-in-kindergarten#sthash.ZnjfPYJD.3MTbV6o9.dpbs