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A Strong Foundation

Any builder knows that a sturdy foundation is essential to the structure and integrity of a building. Just as this is true physically, it is also true mentally: laying a foundation of skills... read more

Jan 08, 2026

Getting Started with a Surprise Gift!

It is Day 12, and we are excited to announce the surprise gifts that close out IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving celebration! This year, IEW is giving you not one but two... read more

Jan 06, 2026

Getting Started with Premium Membership

The gift on Day 11 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving is a gift that keeps on giving! Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with links... read more

Jan 05, 2026

Getting Started with Methods for Learning Differences

Welcome to Day 10 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving! So far IEW has shared gifts to support writing, grammar, spelling, and speaking. Today’s gifts support students with learning differences and the... read more

Jan 04, 2026

Getting Started with College Preparation

On Day 9 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is providing resources for college preparation. Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with links to the... read more

Jan 03, 2026

Getting Started with Introduction to Public Speaking

The gifts on Day 8 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving provide everything you need to start your students on the path to becoming confident and competent public speakers. Be sure you... read more

Jan 02, 2026

Getting Started with Reading Great Books

On Day 7 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we are circling back to one of the two most important things we mentioned in Day 1: getting started with reading great books.... read more

Jan 01, 2026

Getting Started with Primary Materials

On Day 6 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we offer several gifts to help with your youngest learners. Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with... read more

Dec 31, 2025

Getting Started with The Phonetic Zoo

Spelling can be a challenging subject for many students. Perhaps students struggle because many spelling programs rely heavily on visual input. The Day 5 gifts for IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving help... read more

Dec 30, 2025

Getting Started with Fix It! Grammar

On Day 4 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving the perfect gift for helping new and veteran IEW families and teachers tackle the often-daunting task of implementing grammar with... read more

Dec 29, 2025

Getting Started with Writing Across the Curriculum

On Day 3 of Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving you a three-week sample from Writing Across the Curriculum. Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email... read more

Dec 28, 2025

Getting Started with Structure and Style for Students

On Day 2 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we spotlight getting started with writing using IEW’s video courses. IEW’s mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials... read more

Dec 27, 2025

Getting Started with the Two Most Important Things

At this time of year, many people’s thoughts turn toward starting anew. Often the hardest part of starting something new is just that—getting started! This year’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving gifts are... read more

Dec 26, 2025

The IEW Advantage for Schools: Educational Consultants

While IEW has a firmly established reputation in homeschooling circles, our Schools Department experiences continuous growth year after year. Currently thousands of schools from all around the world purchase their language arts curriculum... read more

Dec 18, 2025

Homeschool Writing Curriculum: The Search Is Over with IEW

As any homeschooling parent knows, finding the right-fit curriculum for a subject can be overwhelming and expensive. We make a purchase, thinking This is the one! only to be disappointed. Alternatively, a curriculum... read more

Dec 11, 2025

Taking Time to Reflect: Am I a Better Thinker?

Have you been trekking along with us as we have spent the year focusing on how to think? It has been an amazing journey full of insightful podcasts and blog posts, all focusing... read more

Dec 04, 2025

Translating Prompts into IEW Language

‘Tis the season! While many of us anticipate the upcoming holidays and start to plan the myriad of celebrations, not everyone is occupied with visions of sugarplums. High school and college students face... read more

Nov 27, 2025

Perfecting Style with Time and Practice

IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology trains students to write by teaching structure and style. Structure refers to the way a paper is arranged. What is style?   In writing style refers to the language—words,... read more

Nov 20, 2025

Giving Thanks: The Highest Form of Thought

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” When I came across this quote by G.K. Chesterton, the connection to IEW’s theme... read more

Nov 13, 2025

Challenging Assumptions

Everyone has assumptions they make about the world. These assumptions come from a variety of places, such as our families of origin, where we grew up, and what faith tradition we were raised... read more

Nov 06, 2025

Onboarding Students Who Join Midyear

School has started, and Mrs. Jones’s students are steadily improving as they move through the structural units. They’ve also learned the -ly adverb, who/which clause, and strong verb dress-ups. All is going well!... read more

Oct 30, 2025

A Strong Foundation

Any builder knows that a sturdy foundation is essential to the structure and integrity of a building. Just as this is... read more

Getting Started with a Surprise Gift!

It is Day 12, and we are excited to announce the surprise gifts that close out IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas... read more

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Getting Started with Premium Membership

The gift on Day 11 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving is a gift that keeps on giving! Be sure... read more

Getting Started with Methods for Learning Differences

Welcome to Day 10 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving! So far IEW has shared gifts to support writing, grammar,... read more

Getting Started with College Preparation

On Day 9 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is providing resources for college preparation. Be sure you are... read more

Getting Started with Introduction to Public Speaking

The gifts on Day 8 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving provide everything you need to start your students on... read more

Getting Started with Reading Great Books

On Day 7 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we are circling back to one of the two most important... read more

Getting Started with Primary Materials

On Day 6 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we offer several gifts to help with your youngest learners. Be... read more

Getting Started with The Phonetic Zoo

Spelling can be a challenging subject for many students. Perhaps students struggle because many spelling programs rely heavily on visual input.... read more

Getting Started with Fix It! Grammar

On Day 4 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving the perfect gift for helping new and veteran... read more

Getting Started with Writing Across the Curriculum

On Day 3 of Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving you a three-week sample from Writing Across the Curriculum.... read more

Getting Started with Structure and Style for Students

On Day 2 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, we spotlight getting started with writing using IEW’s video courses. IEW’s... read more

Getting Started with the Two Most Important Things

At this time of year, many people’s thoughts turn toward starting anew. Often the hardest part of starting something new is... read more

The IEW Advantage for Schools: Educational Consultants

While IEW has a firmly established reputation in homeschooling circles, our Schools Department experiences continuous growth year after year. Currently thousands... read more

Homeschool Writing Curriculum: The Search Is Over with IEW

As any homeschooling parent knows, finding the right-fit curriculum for a subject can be overwhelming and expensive. We make a purchase,... read more

Taking Time to Reflect: Am I a Better Thinker?

Have you been trekking along with us as we have spent the year focusing on how to think? It has been... read more

Translating Prompts into IEW Language

‘Tis the season! While many of us anticipate the upcoming holidays and start to plan the myriad of celebrations, not everyone... read more

Perfecting Style with Time and Practice

IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology trains students to write by teaching structure and style. Structure refers to the way a paper... read more

Giving Thanks: The Highest Form of Thought

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” When I... read more

Challenging Assumptions

Everyone has assumptions they make about the world. These assumptions come from a variety of places, such as our families of... read more

Onboarding Students Who Join Midyear

School has started, and Mrs. Jones’s students are steadily improving as they move through the structural units. They’ve also learned the... read more

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