Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But if he stops and considers for a moment longer, he will likely... read more
Are You a Part of a Read-Aloud Family? A Conversation with Sarah Mackenzie
Reading aloud to your students is one of the most important things you can do as an educator. Reading aloud makes language and story come alive. It transports children to different places, times,... read more
Three Powerful Courses for Preparing Students for College
I’ve been journeying through this thing called homeschooling for some time now. This family adventure began when my oldest, who is now entering his senior year of college, stayed home to learn his... read more
Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191
If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have included an addition called “Writing About Literature.” Andrew Pudewa jokingly calls it... read more
The Reading Mother
As Mother’s Day draws near, I can’t help but remember and reflect on my mothering years. My days of parenting babies and toddlers are far behind me now. With children in college, I... read more
Reading Aloud—Creating Lasting Impact
The driveway was transformed into a skating rink. The snowy, Narnian trees made an appearance on this side of the wardrobe. The powerlines? Well, they had seen better, more effective days. This wintery... read more
Book Clubs—Not Just for Students
Did you know that February is National Library Lovers’ Month? We hope you enjoy this post written by our blog curator, Jennifer Mauser, as she shares her experiences of getting plugged into a... read more
Where Are They Now? Kimberly Johnson—Writer and Graphic Designer
Some students immerse themselves in music; still others pursue athletics. And there are those who enjoy art. Today we would like to feature a student who has a passion for writing fiction and... read more
Cinematic Exploration—The Book or the Movie? Podcast Episode 169
“If you read the book first, it imprints images in your memory—the images that are built by the author and translated by you in your imagination. And those are strong.” Andrew Pudewa Andrew Pudewa... read more
Lessons Learned from A Christmas Carol
This year, as the leaves depart from their branches and cover our lawns with their warm colors, I look back on one of the most integral parts of my childhood. Christmastime at the... read more
Jump Start to Reading
Do you recall that magical moment when reading “clicked” for you? How about for your kids? If you’re like many of us at IEW, that moment likely came about because of an encounter... read more
Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But... read more
Are You a Part of a Read-Aloud Family? A Conversation with Sarah Mackenzie
Reading aloud to your students is one of the most important things you can do as an educator. Reading aloud makes... read more
Three Powerful Courses for Preparing Students for College
I’ve been journeying through this thing called homeschooling for some time now. This family adventure began when my oldest, who is... read more
Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191
If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have... read more
The Reading Mother
As Mother’s Day draws near, I can’t help but remember and reflect on my mothering years. My days of parenting babies... read more
Reading Aloud—Creating Lasting Impact
The driveway was transformed into a skating rink. The snowy, Narnian trees made an appearance on this side of the wardrobe.... read more
Book Clubs—Not Just for Students
Did you know that February is National Library Lovers’ Month? We hope you enjoy this post written by our blog curator,... read more
Where Are They Now? Kimberly Johnson—Writer and Graphic Designer
Some students immerse themselves in music; still others pursue athletics. And there are those who enjoy art. Today we would like... read more
Cinematic Exploration—The Book or the Movie? Podcast Episode 169
“If you read the book first, it imprints images in your memory—the images that are built by the author and translated... read more
Lessons Learned from A Christmas Carol
This year, as the leaves depart from their branches and cover our lawns with their warm colors, I look back on... read more
Jump Start to Reading
Do you recall that magical moment when reading “clicked” for you? How about for your kids? If you’re like many of... read more
