Settling into the Season
Our CSM team at IEW was recently challenged to start contributing to the blog by each of us writing a post. It sounded simple enough at the time, but when it came around... read more
November Poetry: “Gathering Leaves”
The cooling temperatures and crisp fall breezes have done their work in most of the United States. The leaves have fallen. Branches are bare or nearly there, and now is the time to... read more
Feeling Fallish—A Poem About October
Whether you live in Fort Lauderdale or Fairbanks, fall is upon us. For some of us the leaves are turning colors. For others, the leaves never even drop. Regardless of where you reside,... read more
A Poem in Honor of Fall
Fall is here! The days of summer, with its hot sun, refreshing dips in the pool, and long days of languid rest, are done. With fall comes school activities, cooler temperatures, and a... read more
A Sonnet in Honor of the Student Resource Packet
Our Student Resource Packet is a pretty nifty item. Broken down by the nine IEW units and including sections dedicated to writing about literature, dress-ups and word lists, sentence openers and transitions, decorations,... read more
A Poem for the Season: “Summer Rain” by Amy Lowell
These are definitely the dog days of summer. In Florida where I live, the heat and humidity create a sense of somnolence and stillness. It’s too hot to move. When the inevitable afternoon... 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
Poetry In the House: A Tribute to Mothers
About a month ago shortly before Mother’s Day, Andrew Pudewa issued a challenge around the IEW office—to write a poem about our mothers. Much reflection ensued, and then began the writing. It is... read more
O Flag, Fair and Bright!
by Jacob Mauser When people think of patriotic holidays, the first thing that comes to mind for many is probably Independence Day. Memorial Day and Veterans Day follow, and after that (if remembered at... read more
A Poem for National Arbor Day
Today is National Arbor Day, a day that recognizes the significance of trees in our world. It is a day to enjoy outside, perhaps by planting a tree. First officially celebrated in Nebraska... read more
“Simplicity with Great Rewards”: Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
As April begins to wind down and National Poetry Month comes to a close for another year, you may be wondering how to keep the poetry going. After all, poetry is beautiful, and... read more
Settling into the Season
Our CSM team at IEW was recently challenged to start contributing to the blog by each of us writing a post.... read more
November Poetry: “Gathering Leaves”
The cooling temperatures and crisp fall breezes have done their work in most of the United States. The leaves have fallen.... read more
Feeling Fallish—A Poem About October
Whether you live in Fort Lauderdale or Fairbanks, fall is upon us. For some of us the leaves are turning colors.... read more
A Poem in Honor of Fall
Fall is here! The days of summer, with its hot sun, refreshing dips in the pool, and long days of languid... read more
A Sonnet in Honor of the Student Resource Packet
Our Student Resource Packet is a pretty nifty item. Broken down by the nine IEW units and including sections dedicated to... read more
A Poem for the Season: “Summer Rain” by Amy Lowell
These are definitely the dog days of summer. In Florida where I live, the heat and humidity create a sense of... 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
Poetry In the House: A Tribute to Mothers
About a month ago shortly before Mother’s Day, Andrew Pudewa issued a challenge around the IEW office—to write a poem about... read more
O Flag, Fair and Bright!
by Jacob Mauser When people think of patriotic holidays, the first thing that comes to mind for many is probably Independence Day.... read more
A Poem for National Arbor Day
Today is National Arbor Day, a day that recognizes the significance of trees in our world. It is a day to... read more
“Simplicity with Great Rewards”: Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
As April begins to wind down and National Poetry Month comes to a close for another year, you may be wondering... read more