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Latin: Finding Joy in the Challenge

  “Who learns Latin? Why on earth are they learning Latin? Latin is a dead language!” I boldly stated in ignorance a few years ago. As I was contemplating the next steps on our homeschooling... read more

Jun 25, 2018

Thank You, Mrs. Texley!

  When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors English to eleventh and twelfth graders in my small-town Kansas high school.... read more

May 04, 2018

Are You a Follower?

  At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests to the product giveaways to the podcasts, there is always something new... read more

Apr 27, 2018

Showing Some Style: Podcast Episodes 126a and 126b

  Writing the “IEW way” comprises a twofold approach: structure and style. Students practice combining these two elements, and over time, assuming the teacher provides the right ingredients along with a rich learning environment,... read more

Feb 14, 2018

Showing Style: Fun with Vivid Verbs!

  Are you finding it a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things after the winter pause? Do you have a classroom of listless children you are struggling to re-engage? One... read more

Jan 19, 2018

Charting Your Vision for Success

  2017 is over and done, and 2018 has arrived. Each year, people make grandiose resolutions for how they’ll change their lives. But many allow their resolve to shrivel, their tenacity to wither, and... read more

Jan 11, 2018

The Gift of Teaching

  “In addition to using the right teaching method and having patience while children mature, we must also have the right attitude in coaching our students.” – Andrew Pudewa   As the Christmas season settles itself... read more

Dec 12, 2017

Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm

  As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process. One of these temptations is the worksheet. Filled with practice sentences and... read more

Sep 29, 2017

Kids in Parks

  Summertime is a wonderful time of the year. It’s a time of rest and rejuvenation. It’s a span of time when children find themselves unburdened with homework and instead have plenty of opportunities... read more

Jul 26, 2017

Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?

  Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key word outline. Jill Pike, IEW Accomplished Instructor and author, responded with her... read more

Jul 17, 2017

Laying a Firm Foundation

  My daughter and I have enjoyed venturing back into ancient history studies this past year. Of the four-year history cycle that we study, it has always been my favorite. And out of ancient... read more

Apr 10, 2017

Latin: Finding Joy in the Challenge

  “Who learns Latin? Why on earth are they learning Latin? Latin is a dead language!” I boldly stated in ignorance a... read more

Thank You, Mrs. Texley!

  When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors... read more

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Are You a Follower?

  At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests... read more

Showing Some Style: Podcast Episodes 126a and 126b

  Writing the “IEW way” comprises a twofold approach: structure and style. Students practice combining these two elements, and over time, assuming... read more

Showing Style: Fun with Vivid Verbs!

  Are you finding it a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things after the winter pause? Do you... read more

Charting Your Vision for Success

  2017 is over and done, and 2018 has arrived. Each year, people make grandiose resolutions for how they’ll change their lives.... read more

The Gift of Teaching

  “In addition to using the right teaching method and having patience while children mature, we must also have the right attitude... read more

Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm

  As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process.... read more

Kids in Parks

  Summertime is a wonderful time of the year. It’s a time of rest and rejuvenation. It’s a span of time when... read more

Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?

  Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key... read more

Laying a Firm Foundation

  My daughter and I have enjoyed venturing back into ancient history studies this past year. Of the four-year history cycle that... read more

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