Spotlight on the Sonnet
“Sonnet is about movement in a form” (Seamus Heaney). What is a sonnet? It is a short poem whose structure opens the way for debate or subtle argument. The typical sonnet is a... read more
Poetry Festivals and Language Fairs
April’s theme of “Furnishing the Mind with Poetry” reminds me of my teaching days at Parker Whitney Elementary School in Rocklin, California, and our annual Oral Language Fairs. The events began in our... read more
Incorporating Poetry into Your Lessons
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” This first line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43 is familiar to most people. As we continue with our theme of “Furnishing the... read more
Celebrating Spring through Verse
Are you tired of the cold? Are you looking for some warmth and sunshine to lighten and brighten your day? Spring has sprung! While the temperature outside may not quite yet acknowledge it,... read more
Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences – A Special Webinar
On March 20 at 7:30 PM Central Time, Andrew Pudewa will be presenting an important webinar: “Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences.” This learning opportunity will help teachers and teaching parents... read more
Wintry Poems to Warm the Heart
Winter. For many the word evokes thoughts of snow-crusted windows; snapping, crackling fires; blankets and quilts piled thickly on the bed; and bare tree branches glistening with sparkling ice. It’s a time of... read more
Poetry: The Great Language Builder
If you missed the gifts given for Day 3, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 299: The Profound Power of Poetry Podcast Episode R08: How to Enjoy Poetry – Listen, Speak, Read, Write! On... read more
Celebrating the Season with Poetry
When people hear the name Emily Brontë, most of them connect her with her one and only novel, Wuthering Heights. Lesser known are her poems, one of which we are featuring in this... read more
What about Comprehension?
Today’s post is all about comprehension. This is an area where many students struggle. Possibly the difficulty stems from a learning disability such as expressive or receptive processing difficulties or even dyslexia or... read more
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style in Grades K-2. Part 4: Facilitating Composition through Handwriting Instruction and Copywork
If you have read Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series, you are aware of the tremendous influence Anna Ingham’s Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning had in the development of IEW’s Classroom... read more
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style™ in Grades K–2 Foundation #3: Teaching Phonics through Poetry
So far in this blog series, we’ve focused on how the lesson plans in our K–2 Classroom Supplements use poetry study and memorization as the launching point for building oral language and vocabulary.... read more
Spotlight on the Sonnet
“Sonnet is about movement in a form” (Seamus Heaney). What is a sonnet? It is a short poem whose structure opens... read more
Poetry Festivals and Language Fairs
April’s theme of “Furnishing the Mind with Poetry” reminds me of my teaching days at Parker Whitney Elementary School in Rocklin,... read more
Incorporating Poetry into Your Lessons
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” This first line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43 is familiar... read more
Celebrating Spring through Verse
Are you tired of the cold? Are you looking for some warmth and sunshine to lighten and brighten your day? Spring... read more
Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences – A Special Webinar
On March 20 at 7:30 PM Central Time, Andrew Pudewa will be presenting an important webinar: “Why IEW Works for Students... read more
Wintry Poems to Warm the Heart
Winter. For many the word evokes thoughts of snow-crusted windows; snapping, crackling fires; blankets and quilts piled thickly on the bed;... read more
Poetry: The Great Language Builder
If you missed the gifts given for Day 3, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 299: The Profound Power of... read more
Celebrating the Season with Poetry
When people hear the name Emily Brontë, most of them connect her with her one and only novel, Wuthering Heights. Lesser... read more
What about Comprehension?
Today’s post is all about comprehension. This is an area where many students struggle. Possibly the difficulty stems from a learning... read more
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style in Grades K-2. Part 4: Facilitating Composition through Handwriting Instruction and Copywork
If you have read Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series, you are aware of the tremendous influence Anna Ingham’s... read more
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style™ in Grades K–2 Foundation #3: Teaching Phonics through Poetry
So far in this blog series, we’ve focused on how the lesson plans in our K–2 Classroom Supplements use poetry study... read more
