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
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
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
Celebrating 500 Podcast Episodes
Celebrate Episode 500 of the Arts of Language podcast with Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker. There is so much to celebrate that it took three parts to talk about it all! In part one... read more
Strengthening Students’ Reading Comprehension
What elements need to be in place for a student to have solid reading comprehension? In 1986 psychologists William Tumner and Philip Gough distilled it down to a simple mathematical formula: reading comprehension... read more
Instilling a Love of Reading – A Mentor‘s Task
As National Mentoring Month ends and February, the month of love, begins, I wonder if one of your favorite books holds special significance because a mentor in your life recommended it. While some... read more
Dispelling Darkness One Book at a Time
It’s midsummer. By now your kids are tired of the pool, tired of the playground, and tired of having nothing to do. Perhaps you are hearing “I’m bored” come out of their mouths... read more
Worth the Wait: New Books Entering the Public Domain
At the turn of every new year, long awaited classic books and media enter the public domain. This year is no different, and there are some wonderful additions that have joined the list.... read more
Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354
In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa gathers his research to discuss the effects of technology in an educational... read more
Cultivating Confident Communicators
If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts Part 2: Speaking Podcast Episode 251: Nurturing Competent Communicators, Part 1 Podcast Episode 252:... 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
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
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
Celebrating 500 Podcast Episodes
Celebrate Episode 500 of the Arts of Language podcast with Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker. There is so much to celebrate... read more
Strengthening Students’ Reading Comprehension
What elements need to be in place for a student to have solid reading comprehension? In 1986 psychologists William Tumner and... read more
Instilling a Love of Reading – A Mentor‘s Task
As National Mentoring Month ends and February, the month of love, begins, I wonder if one of your favorite books holds... read more
Dispelling Darkness One Book at a Time
It’s midsummer. By now your kids are tired of the pool, tired of the playground, and tired of having nothing to... read more
Worth the Wait: New Books Entering the Public Domain
At the turn of every new year, long awaited classic books and media enter the public domain. This year is no... read more
Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354
In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa... read more
Cultivating Confident Communicators
If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts... 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
