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A Poem for the Holiday: “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child

  One of the most familiar poems associated with Thanksgiving is this one, “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child. Interestingly, there are two versions of the poem. The shorter version is presented below, but... read more

Nov 24, 2020

A Haiku for the Holidays

  Sometimes it’s energizing to take a break from the regular routine to explore something new. One idea I have incorporated in the past with my students is to get them to explore writing... read more

Nov 16, 2020

A Poem for Fall: “The Fieldmouse”

  Now that fall is firmly here at least in most of the United States, we thought we’d share a poem that reminds us of the season. This speaker in the poem, composed by... read more

Oct 05, 2020

IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2: Podcast Episode 239

  The last half of Julie and Andrew’s conversation about English language learners wraps up in podcast Episode 239. Explaining that listening is connected to speaking, Andrew draws a similar parallel, stating that reading... read more

Sep 30, 2020

Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages

  Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature with their students by reading it aloud, and teach them to memorize... read more

Sep 21, 2020

Support for a Memorable Year Ahead

  The year 2020 has certainly been extraordinary. In early spring we were plunged into a worldwide pandemic that we are still trying to navigate. In response to the interruption of schools and the... read more

Aug 27, 2020

Keeping the Writing Rolling

  Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go swimming at the beach or pool, and enjoy your favorite grilled foods.... read more

Jun 25, 2020

Remembering Andrew’s Father: Podcast Episode 224

  Back in May, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker dedicated a podcast episode to remembering Andrew’s mother and her powerful influences on him. It was a touching episode. Now that we are in the... read more

Jun 17, 2020

Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April

  Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To enter, post a video or a... read more

Apr 09, 2020

Poems for Christmas †

  I love this time of year. It saturates my senses. There’s so much to see, smell, taste, touch, and hear. Right now, for example, I have some classical Christmas music playing softly in... read more

Dec 19, 2019

On This Day

  On October 25, 1854, history was made in a tucked away corner of eastern Europe called Crimea. In that area during that time, the Crimean War, the first conflict covered by modern reporting... read more

Oct 25, 2019

A Poem for the Holiday: “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child

  One of the most familiar poems associated with Thanksgiving is this one, “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child. Interestingly, there are... read more

A Haiku for the Holidays

  Sometimes it’s energizing to take a break from the regular routine to explore something new. One idea I have incorporated in... read more

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A Poem for Fall: “The Fieldmouse”

  Now that fall is firmly here at least in most of the United States, we thought we’d share a poem that... read more

IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2: Podcast Episode 239

  The last half of Julie and Andrew’s conversation about English language learners wraps up in podcast Episode 239. Explaining that listening... read more

Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages

  Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature... read more

Support for a Memorable Year Ahead

  The year 2020 has certainly been extraordinary. In early spring we were plunged into a worldwide pandemic that we are still... read more

Keeping the Writing Rolling

  Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go... read more

Remembering Andrew’s Father: Podcast Episode 224

  Back in May, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker dedicated a podcast episode to remembering Andrew’s mother and her powerful influences on... read more

Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April

  Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media... read more

Poems for Christmas †

  I love this time of year. It saturates my senses. There’s so much to see, smell, taste, touch, and hear. Right... read more

On This Day

  On October 25, 1854, history was made in a tucked away corner of eastern Europe called Crimea. In that area during... read more

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