Four-Wheelers and Make-Up: A Radio Drama: Podcast Episode 100
Andrew interacts with two students in a writing workshop. Dirk is sullen and reluctant while Penelope is verbose and eclectic. Will Andrew be able to rein in Penelope and motivate Dirk while encouraging... read more
Dad is Reading: Podcast Episode 98
With Father’s Day just around the corner, Andrew and Julie discuss the important role fathers have in the home including the tremendous benefits to be gained when dads read aloud to their children. LISTEN... read more
Begin Reading and Writing with a Pal: IEW’s Primary Arts of Language
Do you have a new or struggling reader in your home? If so, find direction and encouragement in our June 26 webinar with Jill Pike, author of Primary Arts of Language (PAL). Jill’s... read more
Let’s Get Personal(ity)!
# There are a lot of different personality tests floating about on the Internet these days. I have even taken a few, intrigued by the notion of what I might learn about myself. I... read more
Interrogative Thinking – Writing from Pictures
When I first heard the phrase interrogative thinking, I was immediately drawn to follow this idea. What an interesting combination of words. Of course we want our children to think clearly, quickly, carefully,... read more
Customer Service Answers: A Little (More) Help Along the Way—Additional IEW Resources
Last week we answered some common questions we receive about some of the supplementary resources we sell to support parents and educators as they teach IEW writing to their children. This week we... read more
Interview with Susan Ison, Director of the Victus Study Skills System: Podcast Episode 91
Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Susan Ison, the president of the Victus Study Skills System. Using both her experience and knowledge, Susan explains the process of her system, the value of... read more
Laughing and Learning: A Match Made in Heaven
James Thurber, a famous American humorist, once said, “Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one of our greatest earliest natural resources, which must be preserved at all... read more
Structure and Style Unit 7: Cure for the Blank Brain/Blank Page Syndrome, Part 1: Podcast Episode 84a
Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome”... read more
Encouraging Creativity: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Our IEW forum is a robust community of parents, teachers, co-op facilitators, and hybrid school instructors all coming together to support one another in implementing IEW. Every once in a while, a forum... read more
Checklists—Not Just for Enchiladas!
Has this ever happened to you? I had a crisis the other day. The week had been a crazy one, and when I opened the pantry door at 4:45 PM, I realized I... read more
Four-Wheelers and Make-Up: A Radio Drama: Podcast Episode 100
Andrew interacts with two students in a writing workshop. Dirk is sullen and reluctant while Penelope is verbose and eclectic. Will... read more
Dad is Reading: Podcast Episode 98
With Father’s Day just around the corner, Andrew and Julie discuss the important role fathers have in the home including the... read more
Begin Reading and Writing with a Pal: IEW’s Primary Arts of Language
Do you have a new or struggling reader in your home? If so, find direction and encouragement in our June 26... read more
Let’s Get Personal(ity)!
# There are a lot of different personality tests floating about on the Internet these days. I have even taken a few,... read more
Interrogative Thinking – Writing from Pictures
When I first heard the phrase interrogative thinking, I was immediately drawn to follow this idea. What an interesting combination of... read more
Customer Service Answers: A Little (More) Help Along the Way—Additional IEW Resources
Last week we answered some common questions we receive about some of the supplementary resources we sell to support parents and... read more
Interview with Susan Ison, Director of the Victus Study Skills System: Podcast Episode 91
Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Susan Ison, the president of the Victus Study Skills System. Using both her experience... read more
Laughing and Learning: A Match Made in Heaven
James Thurber, a famous American humorist, once said, “Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one... read more
Structure and Style Unit 7: Cure for the Blank Brain/Blank Page Syndrome, Part 1: Podcast Episode 84a
Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew... read more
Encouraging Creativity: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Our IEW forum is a robust community of parents, teachers, co-op facilitators, and hybrid school instructors all coming together to support... read more
Checklists—Not Just for Enchiladas!
Has this ever happened to you? I had a crisis the other day. The week had been a crazy one, and... read more
