Supporting a Thriving Writing Culture
What do schools, sourdough bread, and yogurt all have in common? Culture! Anyone who has dabbled in making homemade sourdough bread or yogurt knows that feeding and tending the starter is essential to... read more
Support Students with IEW Writing Companion
One of the first things I tell my IEW students at the beginning of the year is “I am going to teach you to write, but I am also going to teach you... read more
Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3
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. After three to four weeks... read more
Encouraging Creativity with the Story Sequence Chart
Asking questions and providing answers is the first step in creative writing. In Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, students use the Story Sequence Chart to guide them in asking questions and recording notes.... read more
Clarity and Resources for Streaming with IEW
Weekly IEW’s customer service team receives calls, chats, and emails asking about the correct way to use, stream, and teach IEW materials. We are so thankful for the fidelity of our customers, who... read more
Writing a Paper with Unit 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. After one, two, or maybe... read more
Teachers, Do the Assignment
Teachers have a lot on their plates. As a result, it is imperative that they spend their time on practices that will be of the most benefit to their students. One of these... read more
The Best Investment I Almost Wasted
“Wow, that’s a big investment.” Whenever I see this comment online, I am compelled to jump in and offer my story. It began in the early 2000s. Although I had yet to hear of... read more
Starting Strong – Tips for a New School Year
It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Retail Customer Service Team and Schools Department have years of experience as homeschooling parents, IEW Online instructors, tutors, and classroom teachers. To... read more
Taking Notes with Unit 1
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. Every paper a student... read more
The Continuous Pursuit
“Screech, screech, screech.” You wonder what is happening in your child’s room. Then you realize violin practice is underway and sigh in relief. When a child is learning to play an instrument, we... read more
Supporting a Thriving Writing Culture
What do schools, sourdough bread, and yogurt all have in common? Culture! Anyone who has dabbled in making homemade sourdough bread... read more
Support Students with IEW Writing Companion
One of the first things I tell my IEW students at the beginning of the year is “I am going to... read more
Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Encouraging Creativity with the Story Sequence Chart
Asking questions and providing answers is the first step in creative writing. In Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, students use the... read more
Clarity and Resources for Streaming with IEW
Weekly IEW’s customer service team receives calls, chats, and emails asking about the correct way to use, stream, and teach IEW... read more
Writing a Paper with Unit 2
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Teachers, Do the Assignment
Teachers have a lot on their plates. As a result, it is imperative that they spend their time on practices that... read more
The Best Investment I Almost Wasted
“Wow, that’s a big investment.” Whenever I see this comment online, I am compelled to jump in and offer my story. It... read more
Starting Strong – Tips for a New School Year
It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Retail Customer Service Team and Schools Department have years of... read more
Taking Notes with Unit 1
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
The Continuous Pursuit
“Screech, screech, screech.” You wonder what is happening in your child’s room. Then you realize violin practice is underway and sigh... read more
