From the First: Famous (and not-so-famous) First Lines
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This quote, reportedly attributed to Will Rogers, not only applies to people, but also to literature, and perhaps more so. After all,... read more
One Chapter Away
# Reading Tolkien out loud while two primary-grade siblings engaged in an action-figure battle to the death was not an easy task. Competing to be heard while constant noise and motion were going on... read more
Customer Service Answers: Reading and Literature
As you begin to plan for the upcoming school year, you may have questions about what types of products IEW offers that focus on literature. This post will help you identify and clarify... read more
Primary Arts of Language: Summer Reinforcement Ideas that Don’t Steal Your Sanity
It’s that time of year again! The days are lengthening. Moms are beginning to see the light at the end of the math book. Kids are squirrely to be done with school. But... read more
Vocabulary Victorious!
One of the many hats I wear (and as homeschool moms, we all wear a lot of hats!) is reading and writing tutor. The vast majority of my students are dyslexic. I tutor... read more
Confessions of an Audiophile
When I graduated from college, I figured I had a pretty good idea of what reading was all about. After all, I had read volume upon volume of essays, poetry, novels, and plays... read more
Black History Month: Celebrating Paul Laurence Dunbar
Although I graduated from a large midwestern university with a degree in English and a focus in poetry, I knew next to nothing about this important African-American poet—Paul Laurence Dunbar. It was much... read more
Tricky words: Illusion or Allusion?
This past week in my Windows to the World IEW co-op class, we went over allusions. I had previously discussed allusions we’d encountered in a few of our stories informally, but I’d never... read more
Hot Off the Press! Following Narnia Volume 2: Aslan’s Country
Narnia lovers, rejoice! If you’ve used and loved Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion’s Song, you’ll be delighted to know that IEW has recently released the sequel: Following Narnia® Volume 2: Aslan’s Country.... read more
A Poem for Your Independence Day
Have you and your students memorized any poetry of late? Perhaps you're working your way through Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization and looking for the perfect poem for your personal selection at the... read more
Hot Off the Press! Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization (Second Edition)
If you have ever heard Andrew Pudewa speak, you have likely heard him say this: “You can’t get something out of a brain that isn’t in there to begin with!” He generally shares... read more
From the First: Famous (and not-so-famous) First Lines
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This quote, reportedly attributed to Will Rogers, not only applies... read more
One Chapter Away
# Reading Tolkien out loud while two primary-grade siblings engaged in an action-figure battle to the death was not an easy task.... read more
Customer Service Answers: Reading and Literature
As you begin to plan for the upcoming school year, you may have questions about what types of products IEW offers... read more
Primary Arts of Language: Summer Reinforcement Ideas that Don’t Steal Your Sanity
It’s that time of year again! The days are lengthening. Moms are beginning to see the light at the end of... read more
Vocabulary Victorious!
One of the many hats I wear (and as homeschool moms, we all wear a lot of hats!) is reading and... read more
Confessions of an Audiophile
When I graduated from college, I figured I had a pretty good idea of what reading was all about. After all,... read more
Black History Month: Celebrating Paul Laurence Dunbar
Although I graduated from a large midwestern university with a degree in English and a focus in poetry, I knew next... read more
Tricky words: Illusion or Allusion?
This past week in my Windows to the World IEW co-op class, we went over allusions. I had previously discussed allusions... read more
Hot Off the Press! Following Narnia Volume 2: Aslan’s Country
Narnia lovers, rejoice! If you’ve used and loved Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion’s Song, you’ll be delighted to know that... read more
A Poem for Your Independence Day
Have you and your students memorized any poetry of late? Perhaps you're working your way through Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization... read more
Hot Off the Press! Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization (Second Edition)
If you have ever heard Andrew Pudewa speak, you have likely heard him say this: “You can’t get something out of... read more
