A Poem for the Holiday: “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child
One of the most familiar poems associated with Thanksgiving is this one, “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child. Interestingly, there are two versions of the poem. The shorter version is presented below, but... read more
A Haiku for the Holidays
Sometimes it’s energizing to take a break from the regular routine to explore something new. One idea I have incorporated in the past with my students is to get them to explore writing... read more
A Poem for Fall: “The Fieldmouse”
Now that fall is firmly here at least in most of the United States, we thought we’d share a poem that reminds us of the season. This speaker in the poem, composed by... read more
IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2: Podcast Episode 239
The last half of Julie and Andrew’s conversation about English language learners wraps up in podcast Episode 239. Explaining that listening is connected to speaking, Andrew draws a similar parallel, stating that reading... read more
Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages
Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature with their students by reading it aloud, and teach them to memorize... read more
Support for a Memorable Year Ahead
The year 2020 has certainly been extraordinary. In early spring we were plunged into a worldwide pandemic that we are still trying to navigate. In response to the interruption of schools and the... read more
Keeping the Writing Rolling
Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go swimming at the beach or pool, and enjoy your favorite grilled foods.... read more
Remembering Andrew’s Father: Podcast Episode 224
Back in May, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker dedicated a podcast episode to remembering Andrew’s mother and her powerful influences on him. It was a touching episode. Now that we are in the... read more
Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To enter, post a video or a... read more
Poems for Christmas †
I love this time of year. It saturates my senses. There’s so much to see, smell, taste, touch, and hear. Right now, for example, I have some classical Christmas music playing softly in... read more
On This Day
On October 25, 1854, history was made in a tucked away corner of eastern Europe called Crimea. In that area during that time, the Crimean War, the first conflict covered by modern reporting... read more
A Poem for the Holiday: “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child
One of the most familiar poems associated with Thanksgiving is this one, “Thanksgiving Day” by Lydia Maria Child. Interestingly, there are... read more
A Haiku for the Holidays
Sometimes it’s energizing to take a break from the regular routine to explore something new. One idea I have incorporated in... read more
A Poem for Fall: “The Fieldmouse”
Now that fall is firmly here at least in most of the United States, we thought we’d share a poem that... read more
IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2: Podcast Episode 239
The last half of Julie and Andrew’s conversation about English language learners wraps up in podcast Episode 239. Explaining that listening... read more
Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages
Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature... read more
Support for a Memorable Year Ahead
The year 2020 has certainly been extraordinary. In early spring we were plunged into a worldwide pandemic that we are still... read more
Keeping the Writing Rolling
Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go... read more
Remembering Andrew’s Father: Podcast Episode 224
Back in May, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker dedicated a podcast episode to remembering Andrew’s mother and her powerful influences on... read more
Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media... read more
Poems for Christmas †
I love this time of year. It saturates my senses. There’s so much to see, smell, taste, touch, and hear. Right... read more
On This Day
On October 25, 1854, history was made in a tucked away corner of eastern Europe called Crimea. In that area during... read more
