Writing is one of the most working-memory-heavy tasks students face. Every step — from choosing a topic to drafting sentences and organizing paragraphs — relies on juggling multiple channels of working memory at once. No wonder so many students freeze when they see a blank page.

In this Strategist Call, we’ll:

• Explore Baddeley’s model of working memory and its direct link to the writing process.

• Walk through a student case study that shows where WM overload stalls progress.

• Learn practical coaching strategies to reduce memory load and externalize planning.

• Try out an interactive “Sentence Puzzle” activity (Starbucks & TikTok themes) that Strategists can take straight to students.

By the end, you’ll have concrete tools to help students transform writing from an overwhelming task into a manageable, step-by-step process.