“The Buck Stops Here”
In Harry Truman’s day, people who shirked responsibility and shifted blame were accused of “passing the buck.” According to the Truman Library website, in an address at the National War College in December... read more
Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the day! Change the world! Our environment is full of these sorts of... read more
Imagination: An Engine for World Change
I am a game designer and a world builder, and so imagination is as much a part of my everyday existence as a scalpel is to a surgeon’s. I desire to infuse my... read more
Fathers Matter
This month we celebrate Father’s Day, that time of the year when we take a special moment to cherish all of the phenomenal dads who encourage, support, and believe in us. Not only... read more
From the Forums: Penmanship and Perfectionism
Our forums are a wonderful community space where members gather to ask questions, encourage each other, and share successes. Jill Pike, Accomplished IEW Instructor and author, pops in from time to time, offering... read more
Mothers Matter
Happy Mother’s Day! May is a fantastic month to take a look at the benefits and blessings of motherhood. While raising children can certainly bring about a few gray hairs, it may be... read more
Mother: Creating a Legacy of Love and Learning
In 1988 my parents decided that home education was the best option for our family. We lived in California at the time, and other families in our church also homeschooled. Little did we... read more
Amy Wormald: IEW Student, Teacher, and Advisor
Amy Wormald is an in-the-trenches veteran of IEW, both learning from and teaching the Structure and Style Writing Method. She learned writing as a student through IEW and then used it as a... read more
Encouraging Creativity: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Our IEW forum is a robust community of parents, teachers, co-op facilitators, and hybrid school instructors all coming together to support one another in implementing IEW. Every once in a while, a forum... read more
Growth Through Goal Setting in 2017
We are now a month into 2017. It is a crucial time of the year for those of us bold enough to create annual goals. It is tempting to give up the effort... read more
A Head Full of Hats: Life of a Homeschool Mom
Like Dr. Seuss’ beloved Bartholomew Cubbins, parents wear many hats. Unlike Bartholomew, who couldn’t seem to take off all his hats, we are able, at times, to lay aside a hat or two.... read more
“The Buck Stops Here”
In Harry Truman’s day, people who shirked responsibility and shifted blame were accused of “passing the buck.” According to the Truman... read more
Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the... read more
Imagination: An Engine for World Change
I am a game designer and a world builder, and so imagination is as much a part of my everyday existence... read more
Fathers Matter
This month we celebrate Father’s Day, that time of the year when we take a special moment to cherish all of... read more
From the Forums: Penmanship and Perfectionism
Our forums are a wonderful community space where members gather to ask questions, encourage each other, and share successes. Jill Pike,... read more
Mothers Matter
Happy Mother’s Day! May is a fantastic month to take a look at the benefits and blessings of motherhood. While raising... read more
Mother: Creating a Legacy of Love and Learning
In 1988 my parents decided that home education was the best option for our family. We lived in California at the... read more
Amy Wormald: IEW Student, Teacher, and Advisor
Amy Wormald is an in-the-trenches veteran of IEW, both learning from and teaching the Structure and Style Writing Method. She learned... read more
Encouraging Creativity: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Our IEW forum is a robust community of parents, teachers, co-op facilitators, and hybrid school instructors all coming together to support... read more
Growth Through Goal Setting in 2017
We are now a month into 2017. It is a crucial time of the year for those of us bold enough... read more
A Head Full of Hats: Life of a Homeschool Mom
Like Dr. Seuss’ beloved Bartholomew Cubbins, parents wear many hats. Unlike Bartholomew, who couldn’t seem to take off all his hats,... read more
