Specialized Support for Co-Ops
With the recent rise in the number of parents homeschooling, there are more families looking for places of connection. Often these families find camaraderie and community in a homeschool co-op. Co-ops offer support,... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 300
With the upcoming three hundredth episode of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker wanted to do something special to mark it. They decided to video the podcast with an... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the scooping up. Secondly they make me feel smarter. Finally they don’t need... read more
Experience Unit 5: Frosty Paws
Now that we are in the month of December, many teachers are focusing on Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Out of all of the units, this one is by far my favorite. A... read more
The Profound Power of Poetry: Podcast Episode 299
Can you recall the missing words to this nursery rhyme? If you aren’t certain, you can check the image. Humpty Dumpty sat on a ______, Humpty Dumpty had a great ______; All the King’s horses, and... read more
Share the Joy!
Now that the turkey is nearly tucked away and the sweet potatoes savored, it’s about time to turn our attention to December and all of its special traditions. Undeniably, at IEW our favorite... read more
A Holiday Poem: “Thanksgiving” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
While the turkey is roasting in the oven, the pies are cooling on the counter, and the rolls are rising, why not take a moment or two to read this poem to your... read more
Suffixing: The Change Rule
In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered the dropping rule and the doubling rule, so if you haven’t yet... read more
Impacting English Language Learners with Structure and Style: Podcast Episode 296
For almost as long as IEW has been in existence, the company has helped the English Language Learner (ELL) toward mastery of the English language. In podcast Episode 296, Andrew and Julie discuss... read more
"Just You and Me and Socrates"
One of my most treasured experiences as an educator is discussing literature with my students. When I have the opportunity to sit down with a single student to talk about books, well, I... read more
A Parent’s Perspective: The Value of Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Recently in IEW’s official Facebook Group, mom Marcela B. wrote a post in which she explained how valuable she found the teacher training she received in Teaching Writing: Structure and Style to be.... read more
Homeschool 101: Podcast Episode 295
For podcast Episode 295, Andrew and Julie welcomed into the studio Yvette Hampton, a homeschool mom and the producer for a new film called Schoolhouse Rocked. Five years in the making, the film... read more
Writing across the Curriculum: Podcast Episode 294
“Writing across the curriculum” continues to be a common educational trend in the United States. In podcast Episode 294 Andrew and Julie discuss what writing across the curriculum actually means and how IEW’s... read more
Friday Night Live with Andrew Pudewa: 2021
In November of last year, guests from all around the world attended an online party, which we called “Friday Night Live with Andrew Pudewa.” Everyone had such a great time; we knew we... read more
Process over Product: Podcast Episode 293
Looking at a young child’s first attempts at coloring a picture, you will invariably notice that charming as it is, it is also imperfectly rendered. The red crayon may escape the black line... read more
Diving into the Dictionary
When was the last time you pulled a dictionary off the shelf to look up a word? For many of us, I suspect the answer would be, “I don’t remember.” That’s unfortunate. While... read more
A Poem to Celebrate Fall: “Autumn Leaves” by Juliana Horatia Ewing
The harvest is happening across the midlands of the country. Pumpkins are showing up in yards, and leaves are preparing for their glorious season of color. It’s fall! To celebrate, we are sharing... read more
Mikael Walker, the Man behind the Curtain: Podcast Episode 292
With Andrew Pudewa out this week, Julie Walker brought in Mikael Walker to interview on the podcast for Episode 292. Mikael’s official title is “Floor Director and Video Editing Team Member.” Incidentally, he... read more
Customer Service Answers: A Little Help along the Way
At IEW we want the courses we provide to be ones that will excite and engage both you and your student. In order to help support you as you teach your children, we... read more
Suffixing: The Doubling Rule
In the first blog post dedicated to suffixing, I addressed the dropping rule. This rule essentially states that one should drop the final nonsyllabic (silent) e before applying a vowel suffix. There are... read more
You Don’t Have to Like It: Podcast Episode 291
Over the decades that Andrew Pudewa has been speaking to teachers and parents, he has heard many of them make one of these two statements: I just want my students to enjoy writing. I just... read more
Specialized Support for Co-Ops
With the recent rise in the number of parents homeschooling, there are more families looking for places of connection. Often these... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 300
With the upcoming three hundredth episode of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker wanted to do something... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the... read more
Experience Unit 5: Frosty Paws
Now that we are in the month of December, many teachers are focusing on Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Out of... read more
The Profound Power of Poetry: Podcast Episode 299
Can you recall the missing words to this nursery rhyme? If you aren’t certain, you can check the image. Humpty Dumpty sat... read more
Share the Joy!
Now that the turkey is nearly tucked away and the sweet potatoes savored, it’s about time to turn our attention to... read more
A Holiday Poem: “Thanksgiving” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
While the turkey is roasting in the oven, the pies are cooling on the counter, and the rolls are rising, why... read more
Suffixing: The Change Rule
In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered... read more
Impacting English Language Learners with Structure and Style: Podcast Episode 296
For almost as long as IEW has been in existence, the company has helped the English Language Learner (ELL) toward mastery... read more
"Just You and Me and Socrates"
One of my most treasured experiences as an educator is discussing literature with my students. When I have the opportunity to... read more
A Parent’s Perspective: The Value of Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Recently in IEW’s official Facebook Group, mom Marcela B. wrote a post in which she explained how valuable she found the... read more
Homeschool 101: Podcast Episode 295
For podcast Episode 295, Andrew and Julie welcomed into the studio Yvette Hampton, a homeschool mom and the producer for a... read more
Writing across the Curriculum: Podcast Episode 294
“Writing across the curriculum” continues to be a common educational trend in the United States. In podcast Episode 294 Andrew and... read more
Friday Night Live with Andrew Pudewa: 2021
In November of last year, guests from all around the world attended an online party, which we called “Friday Night Live... read more
Process over Product: Podcast Episode 293
Looking at a young child’s first attempts at coloring a picture, you will invariably notice that charming as it is, it... read more
Diving into the Dictionary
When was the last time you pulled a dictionary off the shelf to look up a word? For many of us,... read more
A Poem to Celebrate Fall: “Autumn Leaves” by Juliana Horatia Ewing
The harvest is happening across the midlands of the country. Pumpkins are showing up in yards, and leaves are preparing for... read more
Mikael Walker, the Man behind the Curtain: Podcast Episode 292
With Andrew Pudewa out this week, Julie Walker brought in Mikael Walker to interview on the podcast for Episode 292. Mikael’s... read more
Customer Service Answers: A Little Help along the Way
At IEW we want the courses we provide to be ones that will excite and engage both you and your student.... read more
Suffixing: The Doubling Rule
In the first blog post dedicated to suffixing, I addressed the dropping rule. This rule essentially states that one should drop... read more
You Don’t Have to Like It: Podcast Episode 291
Over the decades that Andrew Pudewa has been speaking to teachers and parents, he has heard many of them make one... read more
