An Exciting Addition to Premium Membership: TTAP
Being a premium member presents plenty of great benefits. Not only do premium members have the ability to stream the entire Teaching Writing: Structure and Style video course; they also have the opportunity... read more
A Beginner’s Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet
kæn juː riːd ðɪs If you have not heard of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), then the above characters likely look extremely odd. If you don’t know what they say, you can find out... read more
Learning about Learning Pods
In the past few years, a unique educational option has received increasing attention, partially driven by the COVID-19 virus. Because many schools were forced to online formats or were shut down altogether, bands... read more
Changing Someone’s Mind – the Power of Persuasive Writing: Podcast Episode 307
What is an essay? How is it distinguished from a report? Why is it important to teach our students how to write persuasively? And how do we help our students transition from writing... read more
Reading: Ideas to Encourage Your Students
As Andrew Pudewa explains in his presentation Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School, there are four arts that combine to build strong thinkers and communicators: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because February... 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 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
An Exciting Addition to Premium Membership: TTAP
Being a premium member presents plenty of great benefits. Not only do premium members have the ability to stream the entire... read more
A Beginner’s Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet
kæn juː riːd ðɪs If you have not heard of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), then the above characters likely look extremely... read more
Learning about Learning Pods
In the past few years, a unique educational option has received increasing attention, partially driven by the COVID-19 virus. Because many... read more
Changing Someone’s Mind – the Power of Persuasive Writing: Podcast Episode 307
What is an essay? How is it distinguished from a report? Why is it important to teach our students how to... read more
Reading: Ideas to Encourage Your Students
As Andrew Pudewa explains in his presentation Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School, there are four arts that combine to... 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
