Changing Lives through Sacrifice
For many of us, Memorial Day is just the beginning of vacation time. School is finally out, and the sun’s warmth is seeping into our skin, thawing out our bones from the long... read more
Lessons Learned Teaching with IEW
I have been in the “IEW world” since fifth grade when I was first introduced to its method. Since then, I have known it intimately as a student, as a customer service representative,... read more
Educational Merit and Frantic Fun
Dr. Webster’s Outmatched™ is the perfect blend of educational merit and frantic fun for students as they try to outwit one another while they memorize powerful points from history. Desiring a greater understanding... read more
Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191
If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have included an addition called “Writing About Literature.” Andrew Pudewa jokingly calls it... read more
On Individualized Learning
Today’s blog post is written by one of our customer service team members, and yet, remarkably, she’s just completing her junior year in high school! Kathleen shares her unique perspective as not only... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 190
With the arrival of Podcast Episode 190, we are once again able to enjoy an episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” Every tenth episode Andrew and Julie take time to answer listeners’ questions. In... read more
Building a Fortress of Encouragement
"Sometimes we feel like if we can't do it perfectly, we won't have success. The truth is, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing imperfectly. So go ahead and just do your best."... read more
Addressing the Critique: Podcast Episode 189
For many IEW instructors, the advent of May also announces the advent of Unit 9, the Critique. In Podcast Episode 189, Andrew and Julie discuss this unit and how to approach it. Andrew... read more
Inspiring Learning
“Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life”– Charlotte Mason “Come on,” I groaned. “Just one game of chess! Just one!” I looked up at my father with pleading eyes. “I told you El,... read more
The Benefits of Teaching Cursive: Podcast Episode 188
Common Core standards do not have a provision that mandates the teaching of cursive in schools. Instead they emphasize the primacy of developing computer skills, including keyboarding. This is unfortunate, and in fact... read more
Going Advanced: Podcast Episode 187
Are you working with high school students? If so, Podcast Episode 187 is a must-listen episode! During the podcast, Andrew and Julie discuss advanced essay models, describing what some of these models look... read more
On IEW and Autism and Success: Podcast Episode 186
“It’s teaching them to think out what they want to say really methodically. That’s so good for autistic kids!” Marie Greenhalgh Teaching writing to students is challenging, but when our students have other struggles,... read more
The Reading Mother
As Mother’s Day draws near, I can’t help but remember and reflect on my mothering years. My days of parenting babies and toddlers are far behind me now. With children in college, I... read more
Formal Essay Models: Podcast Episode 185
Now that we are approaching the end of the school year, many students are in the midst of Unit 8, Formal Essay Models. In Podcast Episode 185, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker take... read more
A Poem to Mark the End of April
We are about to move out of April, which also marks the end of National Poetry Month. But before we do, we would like to share with you one of our favorite poems.... read more
“If” You Can Offer Just a Little
Sometimes a poem can encapsulate a situation or provide the narration of our life experiences. It can also instruct in virtue, offering important considerations to enhance our strength to carry on in the... read more
A Conversation with Dr. David Wilkes: Podcast Episode184†
On Podcast Episode 184, Andrew and Julie welcome into the studio Dr. David Wilkes, an English professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio. Working twenty-two years as a professor of English, Dr.... read more
Unboxing Your Teaching Writing/Student Writing Value Package: A Chart for Your Course
Our customer service team talks to parents and instructors every day who receive their long-awaited IEW materials, open their bright and shiny package, and are instantly struck with a challenging conundrum of “Where... read more
Get Ready for the 2019 Great TWSS Adventure!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. – Izaak Walton Last summer we kicked off a great adventure—the Great TWSS Adventure. It was created to allow a large group of people... read more
Pursuing the Path to Poetry Memorization
Although many educators think of IEW primarily as a writing curriculum company, we do not limit ourselves to just that one aspect of language arts. We actually focus on all four of the... read more
Why Poetry?
Why should your students memorize poetry? At first glance, poetry doesn’t seem to connect with our high-speed, high-tech digital world. Wouldn’t your educational time be better spent helping your students build their computer... read more
Changing Lives through Sacrifice
For many of us, Memorial Day is just the beginning of vacation time. School is finally out, and the sun’s warmth... read more
Lessons Learned Teaching with IEW
I have been in the “IEW world” since fifth grade when I was first introduced to its method. Since then, I... read more
Educational Merit and Frantic Fun
Dr. Webster’s Outmatched™ is the perfect blend of educational merit and frantic fun for students as they try to outwit one... read more
Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191
If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have... read more
On Individualized Learning
Today’s blog post is written by one of our customer service team members, and yet, remarkably, she’s just completing her junior... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 190
With the arrival of Podcast Episode 190, we are once again able to enjoy an episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” Every... read more
Building a Fortress of Encouragement
"Sometimes we feel like if we can't do it perfectly, we won't have success. The truth is, if it's worth doing,... read more
Addressing the Critique: Podcast Episode 189
For many IEW instructors, the advent of May also announces the advent of Unit 9, the Critique. In Podcast Episode 189,... read more
Inspiring Learning
“Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life”– Charlotte Mason “Come on,” I groaned. “Just one game of chess! Just one!”... read more
The Benefits of Teaching Cursive: Podcast Episode 188
Common Core standards do not have a provision that mandates the teaching of cursive in schools. Instead they emphasize the primacy... read more
Going Advanced: Podcast Episode 187
Are you working with high school students? If so, Podcast Episode 187 is a must-listen episode! During the podcast, Andrew and... read more
On IEW and Autism and Success: Podcast Episode 186
“It’s teaching them to think out what they want to say really methodically. That’s so good for autistic kids!” Marie Greenhalgh Teaching... read more
The Reading Mother
As Mother’s Day draws near, I can’t help but remember and reflect on my mothering years. My days of parenting babies... read more
Formal Essay Models: Podcast Episode 185
Now that we are approaching the end of the school year, many students are in the midst of Unit 8, Formal... read more
A Poem to Mark the End of April
We are about to move out of April, which also marks the end of National Poetry Month. But before we do,... read more
“If” You Can Offer Just a Little
Sometimes a poem can encapsulate a situation or provide the narration of our life experiences. It can also instruct in virtue,... read more
A Conversation with Dr. David Wilkes: Podcast Episode184†
On Podcast Episode 184, Andrew and Julie welcome into the studio Dr. David Wilkes, an English professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene... read more
Unboxing Your Teaching Writing/Student Writing Value Package: A Chart for Your Course
Our customer service team talks to parents and instructors every day who receive their long-awaited IEW materials, open their bright and... read more
Get Ready for the 2019 Great TWSS Adventure!
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. – Izaak Walton Last summer we kicked off a great adventure—the Great... read more
Pursuing the Path to Poetry Memorization
Although many educators think of IEW primarily as a writing curriculum company, we do not limit ourselves to just that one... read more
Why Poetry?
Why should your students memorize poetry? At first glance, poetry doesn’t seem to connect with our high-speed, high-tech digital world. Wouldn’t... read more
