Punctuation Marks: Colons and Semicolons
Look closely at the title. Why is there a colon? How does a colon differ from a semicolon? Fix It! Grammar has the answers, and students who use the grammar program will not only... read more
Recognizing Learning Disabilities Month
If you have a child with learning differences, at times you may feel isolated regardless of whether your child is homeschooled or attends a traditional school. If you have a child with special... read more
Identifying the Function of Past Participles
A recent blog post discussed the different functions that a participle ending in -ing can have. More confusion may arise when a participle ends in -ed. A past participle is formed by adding... read more
Better Late Than Early
Anxiety is high. Kids are stressed. Their health is suffering. What is the cause of this? Students rush from one activity to the next—sports, music lessons, extra tutoring, etc. Yet, are parents rushing... read more
Style Check: Learning about the -ly Adverb
In IEW’s list of stylistic techniques, the first dress-up students learn and practice is the -ly adverb. One of the eight parts of speech, adverbs modify (add information to) verbs, adjectives, or other... read more
Are -ing Words Verbs or Adjectives?
Students commonly struggle to mark -ing words correctly in papers and in Fix It! Grammar. Students who ask the right questions can know with certainty if an -ing word functions as a verb... read more
A Classic Resource
Which IEW product has been around nearly as long as the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) seminar? The Writing Source Packet is one of the original resources that IEW produced for parents... read more
Reinforcing Grammar Concepts in Students’ Writing
As a homeschooling mom, co-op teacher, and now a classroom teacher, I have found that Fix It!™ Grammar is the most practical and painless way to teach and learn grammar. In Andrew Pudewa’s... read more
To Use or Not to Use First and Second Person Pronouns
In this paper I will talk about. . . . For some of you, those words sound like fingernails on a chalkboard. Most writing resources tell writers to avoid using first and second... read more
One Step at a Time: Balancing Health and School
Parents decide to homeschool their children for different reasons. Many choose homeschooling because they enjoy selecting what curriculum they use and in what manner they teach their children. For others, however, the decision... read more
Building a Strong Foundation with Units 1 and 2
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. Each year they begin with Units... read more
Why the Same Nine IEW Units Year after Year?
When students complete their first year of an IEW Structure and Style course whether it is one of our theme-based courses or Structure and Style for Students video-based courses, parents often ask, “What... read more
Theme-Based or Video-Based? Either Is a Win-Win!
Whether you use one of IEW’s theme-based courses or a Structure and Style for Students video-based course, it is a win-win for your students. While both use a spiral method to teach the... read more
A Worthwhile Investment
One of the most frequent questions IEW’s customer service receives is “How much parent involvement does this program require?” This is understandable. Homeschool parents juggle multiple students at multiple levels, run a household,... read more
IPS in the Classroom
A word of warning from Dr. Webster. “A bad idea well presented can be more effective than a good idea poorly presented. History proved this.” Presentation matters, and IEW can help! Introduction to... read more
A Tandem Team for a Successful First Year: SSS and TWSS
The start of the 2023-2024 school year is just around the corner! Here at the Institute for Excellence in Writing, the Schools Division Educational Consultants have been working diligently for months to help... read more
Structure and Style for Students: Hybrid School Lesson Planning
What is a hybrid school, and what makes lesson planning different for a hybrid school teacher? Hybrid schools meet one, two, three, or four days a week. This model of education has been... read more
The Reviews Are In!
Introduction to Public Speaking (IPS) rolled out earlier this year, and many homeschool educators were excited to use it in their own homes. IPS reviewers noticed that this course is not only excellent... read more
Dispelling Darkness One Book at a Time
It’s midsummer. By now your kids are tired of the pool, tired of the playground, and tired of having nothing to do. Perhaps you are hearing “I’m bored” come out of their mouths... read more
Where are they now? Christian Taylor: Content Creator
For many people, YouTube serves as their primary digital space to learn and be entertained. Today’s featured IEW graduate, Christian Taylor, is a popular YouTuber who provides his viewers with helpful videos and... read more
Where are they now? Elizabeth Cook: Called to Academia
From dealing with blank-page anxiety to preparing for a dissertation, IEW has helped a number of students in their personal, academic, and professional development. This blog post features another graduate of IEW, Elizabeth... read more
Punctuation Marks: Colons and Semicolons
Look closely at the title. Why is there a colon? How does a colon differ from a semicolon? Fix It! Grammar has... read more
Recognizing Learning Disabilities Month
If you have a child with learning differences, at times you may feel isolated regardless of whether your child is homeschooled... read more
Identifying the Function of Past Participles
A recent blog post discussed the different functions that a participle ending in -ing can have. More confusion may arise when... read more
Better Late Than Early
Anxiety is high. Kids are stressed. Their health is suffering. What is the cause of this? Students rush from one activity... read more
Style Check: Learning about the -ly Adverb
In IEW’s list of stylistic techniques, the first dress-up students learn and practice is the -ly adverb. One of the eight... read more
Are -ing Words Verbs or Adjectives?
Students commonly struggle to mark -ing words correctly in papers and in Fix It! Grammar. Students who ask the right questions... read more
A Classic Resource
Which IEW product has been around nearly as long as the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) seminar? The Writing Source... read more
Reinforcing Grammar Concepts in Students’ Writing
As a homeschooling mom, co-op teacher, and now a classroom teacher, I have found that Fix It!™ Grammar is the most... read more
To Use or Not to Use First and Second Person Pronouns
In this paper I will talk about. . . . For some of you, those words sound like fingernails on a... read more
One Step at a Time: Balancing Health and School
Parents decide to homeschool their children for different reasons. Many choose homeschooling because they enjoy selecting what curriculum they use and... read more
Building a Strong Foundation with Units 1 and 2
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Why the Same Nine IEW Units Year after Year?
When students complete their first year of an IEW Structure and Style course whether it is one of our theme-based courses... read more
Theme-Based or Video-Based? Either Is a Win-Win!
Whether you use one of IEW’s theme-based courses or a Structure and Style for Students video-based course, it is a win-win... read more
A Worthwhile Investment
One of the most frequent questions IEW’s customer service receives is “How much parent involvement does this program require?” This is... read more
IPS in the Classroom
A word of warning from Dr. Webster. “A bad idea well presented can be more effective than a good idea poorly... read more
A Tandem Team for a Successful First Year: SSS and TWSS
The start of the 2023-2024 school year is just around the corner! Here at the Institute for Excellence in Writing, the... read more
Structure and Style for Students: Hybrid School Lesson Planning
What is a hybrid school, and what makes lesson planning different for a hybrid school teacher? Hybrid schools meet one, two,... read more
The Reviews Are In!
Introduction to Public Speaking (IPS) rolled out earlier this year, and many homeschool educators were excited to use it in their... read more
Dispelling Darkness One Book at a Time
It’s midsummer. By now your kids are tired of the pool, tired of the playground, and tired of having nothing to... read more
Where are they now? Christian Taylor: Content Creator
For many people, YouTube serves as their primary digital space to learn and be entertained. Today’s featured IEW graduate, Christian Taylor,... read more
Where are they now? Elizabeth Cook: Called to Academia
From dealing with blank-page anxiety to preparing for a dissertation, IEW has helped a number of students in their personal, academic,... read more
