“Winter Wonderland Adventure”
One of the most gratifying experiences our company enjoys is receiving mail, especially from appreciative students. We recently received an email directed to Andrew Pudewa from a student who had responded to a... read more
Speaking of Spelling: Podcast Episode 306
Over the years there have been many approaches to teaching students how to spell. Presently most students learn either by writing in a workbook or by learning to spell through using technology such... read more
Demystifying Verbals: Gaining Clarity on Infinitives, Participles, and Gerunds
One of the elements in the stylistic techniques list is the strong verb. A strong verb is a verb that works in place of a more mundane alternative. The strong verb provides a... read more
“Winter,” a Poem by Walter de la Mare
Today’s featured poem is composed by Walter de la Mare, the poet who also crafted “Some One,” a poem encountered in Level 2 of IEW’s Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization. After you finish... read more
Homeschool 101, An Interview with Sam Sorbo: Podcast Episode 305
From time to time Andrew and Julie welcome guests into the Arts of Language Podcast studio. Such was the case recently when the two invited Sam Sorbo in for a discussion. Andrew first... read more
It’s a Wrap!
With the final day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving event only recently completed, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the days and to thank all of you who... read more
Why Great Grammar Doesn’t Guarantee Great Writers: Podcast Episode 304
In this week’s podcast, Episode 304, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss grammar and its role in the writing process. Relating the findings of research, Andrew shares that teaching grammar explicitly was not... read more
Little Birdie in the Snow: A Unit 5 Writing Opportunity
While some educators are beginning to move into Unit 6 with their students, there are still several who choose to spread out Unit 5 over both December and January. For those who are... read more
Learn about the New Fix It! Grammar, Fourth Edition: Podcast Episode 303
Happy New Year! For the first podcast of 2022, Julie Walker invited Denise Kelley into the recording studio to discuss the exciting launch of the fourth edition of Fix It! Grammar. As Senior... read more
Introducing the New Fix It! Grammar
Since 2007, teachers and students have delighted in Fix It! Grammar. One of the most appreciated outcomes from using the program has been the ability students have gained to apply their new grammar... read more
Specialized Support for Co-Ops
With the recent rise in the number of parents homeschooling, there are more families looking for places of connection. Often these families find camaraderie and community in a homeschool co-op. Co-ops offer support,... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 300
With the upcoming three hundredth episode of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker wanted to do something special to mark it. They decided to video the podcast with an... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the scooping up. Secondly they make me feel smarter. Finally they don’t need... read more
Experience Unit 5: Frosty Paws
Now that we are in the month of December, many teachers are focusing on Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Out of all of the units, this one is by far my favorite. A... read more
The Profound Power of Poetry: Podcast Episode 299
Can you recall the missing words to this nursery rhyme? If you aren’t certain, you can check the image. Humpty Dumpty sat on a ______, Humpty Dumpty had a great ______; All the King’s horses, and... read more
Share the Joy!
Now that the turkey is nearly tucked away and the sweet potatoes savored, it’s about time to turn our attention to December and all of its special traditions. Undeniably, at IEW our favorite... read more
A Holiday Poem: “Thanksgiving” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
While the turkey is roasting in the oven, the pies are cooling on the counter, and the rolls are rising, why not take a moment or two to read this poem to your... 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 the dropping rule and the doubling rule, so if you haven’t yet... read more
Impacting English Language Learners with Structure and Style: Podcast Episode 296
For almost as long as IEW has been in existence, the company has helped the English Language Learner (ELL) toward mastery of the English language. In podcast Episode 296, Andrew and Julie discuss... read more
"Just You and Me and Socrates"
One of my most treasured experiences as an educator is discussing literature with my students. When I have the opportunity to sit down with a single student to talk about books, well, I... read more
A Parent’s Perspective: The Value of Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Recently in IEW’s official Facebook Group, mom Marcela B. wrote a post in which she explained how valuable she found the teacher training she received in Teaching Writing: Structure and Style to be.... read more
“Winter Wonderland Adventure”
One of the most gratifying experiences our company enjoys is receiving mail, especially from appreciative students. We recently received an email... read more
Speaking of Spelling: Podcast Episode 306
Over the years there have been many approaches to teaching students how to spell. Presently most students learn either by writing... read more
Demystifying Verbals: Gaining Clarity on Infinitives, Participles, and Gerunds
One of the elements in the stylistic techniques list is the strong verb. A strong verb is a verb that works... read more
“Winter,” a Poem by Walter de la Mare
Today’s featured poem is composed by Walter de la Mare, the poet who also crafted “Some One,” a poem encountered in... read more
Homeschool 101, An Interview with Sam Sorbo: Podcast Episode 305
From time to time Andrew and Julie welcome guests into the Arts of Language Podcast studio. Such was the case recently... read more
It’s a Wrap!
With the final day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving event only recently completed, we wanted to take a moment... read more
Why Great Grammar Doesn’t Guarantee Great Writers: Podcast Episode 304
In this week’s podcast, Episode 304, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss grammar and its role in the writing process. Relating... read more
Little Birdie in the Snow: A Unit 5 Writing Opportunity
While some educators are beginning to move into Unit 6 with their students, there are still several who choose to spread... read more
Learn about the New Fix It! Grammar, Fourth Edition: Podcast Episode 303
Happy New Year! For the first podcast of 2022, Julie Walker invited Denise Kelley into the recording studio to discuss the... read more
Introducing the New Fix It! Grammar
Since 2007, teachers and students have delighted in Fix It! Grammar. One of the most appreciated outcomes from using the program... read more
Specialized Support for Co-Ops
With the recent rise in the number of parents homeschooling, there are more families looking for places of connection. Often these... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 300
With the upcoming three hundredth episode of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker wanted to do something... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the... read more
Experience Unit 5: Frosty Paws
Now that we are in the month of December, many teachers are focusing on Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Out of... read more
The Profound Power of Poetry: Podcast Episode 299
Can you recall the missing words to this nursery rhyme? If you aren’t certain, you can check the image. Humpty Dumpty sat... read more
Share the Joy!
Now that the turkey is nearly tucked away and the sweet potatoes savored, it’s about time to turn our attention to... read more
A Holiday Poem: “Thanksgiving” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
While the turkey is roasting in the oven, the pies are cooling on the counter, and the rolls are rising, why... 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
Impacting English Language Learners with Structure and Style: Podcast Episode 296
For almost as long as IEW has been in existence, the company has helped the English Language Learner (ELL) toward mastery... read more
"Just You and Me and Socrates"
One of my most treasured experiences as an educator is discussing literature with my students. When I have the opportunity to... read more
A Parent’s Perspective: The Value of Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Recently in IEW’s official Facebook Group, mom Marcela B. wrote a post in which she explained how valuable she found the... read more
