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
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: SPED Struggles and Suggestions, Part 1 – Dyslexia
In keeping with National Dyslexia Awareness Month, our current “Best Of” podcast episode focuses on dyslexia. The most common learning disability, dyslexia affects up to 20 percent of the population. During the podcast... read more
“Motivated to Write”: Tutor Testimonial from Kathleen Van Every
The month of October marks National Learning Disabilities Month as well as Dyslexia Awareness Month. This year on IEW’s blog, we are commemorating these events in a number of different ways. Throughout the... read more
Product Spotlight: A Word Write Now: A Thematic Thesaurus for Stylized Writing
Getting students to write using vivid language is easier said than done. Asking them to “show, not tell” when they write or to write in a way that creates a movie in... read more
“A Real Gold Mine”: Tutor Testimonial from Christine Gurzler
As we continue to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month and National Learning Disabilities Month, in today’s blog post we would like to feature a testimonial written by Christine Gurzler. Christine has a private tutoring... read more
Shining the Spotlight on National Learning Disabilities Month: Thoughts on Dyslexia
This week as we continue to feature classic blog posts and articles on the subject of learning disabilities, we would like to highlight an article written by Andrew Pudewa, which first appeared in... read more
Salting the Oats
Teachers understand that students enjoy a good contest. The possibility of winning a coveted prize or a tasty treat can inspire even the most reluctant student to strive for success. But how can... read more
Shining the Spotlight on National Learning Disabilities Month: Help for Dysgraphia
The month of October is reserved as a special time to recognize and raise awareness for the approximately one in five students across America who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and... read more
IEW’s Promise: Satisfaction Guaranteed
At IEW we are very committed to our mission. In fact, we are so confident you will love our products, we stand behind everything we sell with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We even... read more
Learning through Laughter
I stood and gazed at the young faces seated before me. They looked back at me. It was the first day of co-op, and I was meeting my class for the very first... read more
Take It “EZ+1”
As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents require our time and attention. Now add to these tasks the typical... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Individualized Learning
There is nothing quite like the feeling of wearing a custom-made garment, tailored to fit you perfectly. In a similar manner, developing a custom-made curriculum, created specifically for your student, enhances learning, engagement,... read more
Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information, including linguistic, immediately. This struggle presents many challenges in written expression. Frequently... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Enjoying Poetry
First appearing in April 2017, this popular podcast celebrates poetry and its powerful effect in children’s lives. Although poetry has been around for millenia, today’s children are less likely to have encountered much... read more
Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But if he stops and considers for a moment longer, he will likely... read more
A Final Salute to Summer: “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Now that we have reached September, fall isn’t far away. But before we turn our attention to the crunch of crisp autumn leaves underfoot, sharp north winds, and ripe orange pumpkins, let’s linger... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax
For the latest “Best of” podcast rebroadcasts, this was an easy choice. In it, Andrew and Julie speak with Dr. Leonard Sax, physician, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Sax has... read more
Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she has done a number of interesting things, including serving as a church... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t it obsolete now that everyone can type on their phones, laptops, and... read more
Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end the conventional thinking of writing the first draft in pencil and the... read more
Homophones: A Part and Apart
According to Dictionary.com, a homophone is defined as a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as in heir and air. Today’s pair... 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
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: SPED Struggles and Suggestions, Part 1 – Dyslexia
In keeping with National Dyslexia Awareness Month, our current “Best Of” podcast episode focuses on dyslexia. The most common learning disability,... read more
“Motivated to Write”: Tutor Testimonial from Kathleen Van Every
The month of October marks National Learning Disabilities Month as well as Dyslexia Awareness Month. This year on IEW’s blog, we... read more
Product Spotlight: A Word Write Now: A Thematic Thesaurus for Stylized Writing
Getting students to write using vivid language is easier said than done. Asking them to “show, not tell” when they... read more
“A Real Gold Mine”: Tutor Testimonial from Christine Gurzler
As we continue to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month and National Learning Disabilities Month, in today’s blog post we would like to... read more
Shining the Spotlight on National Learning Disabilities Month: Thoughts on Dyslexia
This week as we continue to feature classic blog posts and articles on the subject of learning disabilities, we would like... read more
Salting the Oats
Teachers understand that students enjoy a good contest. The possibility of winning a coveted prize or a tasty treat can inspire... read more
Shining the Spotlight on National Learning Disabilities Month: Help for Dysgraphia
The month of October is reserved as a special time to recognize and raise awareness for the approximately one in five... read more
IEW’s Promise: Satisfaction Guaranteed
At IEW we are very committed to our mission. In fact, we are so confident you will love our products, we... read more
Learning through Laughter
I stood and gazed at the young faces seated before me. They looked back at me. It was the first day... read more
Take It “EZ+1”
As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Individualized Learning
There is nothing quite like the feeling of wearing a custom-made garment, tailored to fit you perfectly. In a similar manner,... read more
Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information,... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Enjoying Poetry
First appearing in April 2017, this popular podcast celebrates poetry and its powerful effect in children’s lives. Although poetry has been... read more
Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But... read more
A Final Salute to Summer: “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Now that we have reached September, fall isn’t far away. But before we turn our attention to the crunch of crisp... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax
For the latest “Best of” podcast rebroadcasts, this was an easy choice. In it, Andrew and Julie speak with Dr. Leonard... read more
Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t... read more
Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end... read more
Homophones: A Part and Apart
According to Dictionary.com, a homophone is defined as a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled... read more
