Suffixing: The Change Rule
In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered the dropping rule and the doubling rule, so if you haven’t yet... read more
Suffixing: The Doubling Rule
In the first blog post dedicated to suffixing, I addressed the dropping rule. This rule essentially states that one should drop the final nonsyllabic (silent) e before applying a vowel suffix. There are... read more
Suffixing: The Dropping Rule
Earlier today I was reading the national news and ran across an article that mentioned all of the “smokey fires” still blazing out West. I couldn’t help it; I cringed. “Smoky” is actually... read more
Meet the Mighty Morpheme!
In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading and spelling tutor, employing a structured literacy approach. To say that I... read more
Unboxing PAL: A Peek inside the Packages
With school on the cusp of starting up again, we thought it would be helpful to describe in detail a few of our special packaged curriculums so that you are able to feel... read more
From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?
Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration. While Andrew and Julie weren’t able to respond to each one during... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210 listeners asked the following questions: Do I really need the teacher-training course, Teaching... read more
Annual or Ennial?
Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month, usually later than earlier, I could detect a subtle warming in the... read more
Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program
When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce phonics for reading and spelling. Regularly we hear from teachers using their... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password” warning popped up. This particular institution requires me to change my password... read more
Life Lessons Learned through Spelling
by Ryan Weins Recently I had the privilege of completing a level of IEW’s spelling program, The Phonetic Zoo. Throughout my study, I found it enjoyable to finally experience how our approach to teaching... read more
Suffixing: The Change Rule
In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered... read more
Suffixing: The Doubling Rule
In the first blog post dedicated to suffixing, I addressed the dropping rule. This rule essentially states that one should drop... read more
Suffixing: The Dropping Rule
Earlier today I was reading the national news and ran across an article that mentioned all of the “smokey fires” still... read more
Meet the Mighty Morpheme!
In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading... read more
Unboxing PAL: A Peek inside the Packages
With school on the cusp of starting up again, we thought it would be helpful to describe in detail a few... read more
From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?
Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration.... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210... read more
Annual or Ennial?
Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month,... read more
Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program
When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password”... read more
Life Lessons Learned through Spelling
by Ryan Weins Recently I had the privilege of completing a level of IEW’s spelling program, The Phonetic Zoo. Throughout my study,... read more
