Take It “EZ+1”
As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents require our time and attention. Now add to these tasks the typical... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Individualized Learning
There is nothing quite like the feeling of wearing a custom-made garment, tailored to fit you perfectly. In a similar manner, developing a custom-made curriculum, created specifically for your student, enhances learning, engagement,... read more
Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information, including linguistic, immediately. This struggle presents many challenges in written expression. Frequently... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Enjoying Poetry
First appearing in April 2017, this popular podcast celebrates poetry and its powerful effect in children’s lives. Although poetry has been around for millenia, today’s children are less likely to have encountered much... 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 if he stops and considers for a moment longer, he will likely... read more
A Final Salute to Summer: “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Now that we have reached September, fall isn’t far away. But before we turn our attention to the crunch of crisp autumn leaves underfoot, sharp north winds, and ripe orange pumpkins, let’s linger... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax
For the latest “Best of” podcast rebroadcasts, this was an easy choice. In it, Andrew and Julie speak with Dr. Leonard Sax, physician, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Sax has... read more
Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she has done a number of interesting things, including serving as a church... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t it obsolete now that everyone can type on their phones, laptops, and... read more
Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end the conventional thinking of writing the first draft in pencil and the... read more
Homophones: A Part and Apart
According to Dictionary.com, a homophone is defined as a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as in heir and air. Today’s pair... 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
The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests
I started IEW when my twins were in fifth grade. I bought my Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in the spring. Truth be told, I was a little intimidated to begin, so... read more
The Littlest Learners
The back-to-school season is a special one. Students are sharpening their pencils and pulling out their notebooks in preparation for a full year of learning. Amidst the hubbub and the roar—at risk of... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Boy Mom author Monica Swanson
A little over a year ago the podcast team invited Monica Swanson, blogger and homeschool mom, onto the program. This time roles were reversed, as Monica used the time to interview Andrew to... read more
Thesis Statement or Topic Sentence?
Occasionally at IEW our customer service team will receive questions about the differences between topic sentences and thesis statements. Hopefully this blog post will dispel any confusion between the two and empower you... read more
What’s Your IEW®️ Story?
My story began like many others’. Several years ago I heard about this fabulous written expression program called IEW from a friend of mine. I was intrigued. Later when I attended my state’s... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: The Four Forms of Relevancy: Contrived and Enforced Relevancy, Part 3
The discussion about relevancy continues with the third installment of this classic IEW podcast series. During the podcast, Andrew and Julie discuss the final two forms of relevancy: contrived and enforced relevancy. You... read more
From the Forums: On IEW and the Essay
Our online forums are a welcoming space where you can ask questions, share support, and feel encouraged. A community of people who share a common goal—teaching writing—the forums are supported by not only... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: The Four Forms of Relevancy: Inspired Relevancy Part 2
This week we continue the theme of relevancy by revisiting the second part of the 3-part podcast series on relevancy. The topic of this week’s classic is inspired relevancy. Listen again—or for your... read more
EZ+1 Reiterated
Accomplished instructor and IEW author Jill Pike has provided invaluable advice to many IEW teachers and parents. Much of it reiterates the EZ+1 philosophy. In this particular exchange she helps a co-op instructor... read more
Take It “EZ+1”
As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Individualized Learning
There is nothing quite like the feeling of wearing a custom-made garment, tailored to fit you perfectly. In a similar manner,... read more
Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information,... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Enjoying Poetry
First appearing in April 2017, this popular podcast celebrates poetry and its powerful effect in children’s lives. Although poetry has been... 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
A Final Salute to Summer: “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Now that we have reached September, fall isn’t far away. But before we turn our attention to the crunch of crisp... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax
For the latest “Best of” podcast rebroadcasts, this was an easy choice. In it, Andrew and Julie speak with Dr. Leonard... read more
Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t... read more
Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end... read more
Homophones: A Part and Apart
According to Dictionary.com, a homophone is defined as a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled... 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
The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests
I started IEW when my twins were in fifth grade. I bought my Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in the... read more
The Littlest Learners
The back-to-school season is a special one. Students are sharpening their pencils and pulling out their notebooks in preparation for a... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Boy Mom author Monica Swanson
A little over a year ago the podcast team invited Monica Swanson, blogger and homeschool mom, onto the program. This time... read more
Thesis Statement or Topic Sentence?
Occasionally at IEW our customer service team will receive questions about the differences between topic sentences and thesis statements. Hopefully this... read more
What’s Your IEW®️ Story?
My story began like many others’. Several years ago I heard about this fabulous written expression program called IEW from a... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: The Four Forms of Relevancy: Contrived and Enforced Relevancy, Part 3
The discussion about relevancy continues with the third installment of this classic IEW podcast series. During the podcast, Andrew and Julie... read more
From the Forums: On IEW and the Essay
Our online forums are a welcoming space where you can ask questions, share support, and feel encouraged. A community of people... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: The Four Forms of Relevancy: Inspired Relevancy Part 2
This week we continue the theme of relevancy by revisiting the second part of the 3-part podcast series on relevancy. The... read more
EZ+1 Reiterated
Accomplished instructor and IEW author Jill Pike has provided invaluable advice to many IEW teachers and parents. Much of it reiterates... read more
