Reading Aloud—Creating Lasting Impact
The driveway was transformed into a skating rink. The snowy, Narnian trees made an appearance on this side of the wardrobe. The powerlines? Well, they had seen better, more effective days. This wintery... read more
The IEW Blog: Podcast Episode 176
On any given day, more than four million blog posts are published on the Internet (Liedke). Blogs—short for “web logs”—feature a wide variety of themes with almost limitless content. Individuals, corporations, clubs, and... read more
Book Clubs—Not Just for Students
Did you know that February is National Library Lovers’ Month? We hope you enjoy this post written by our blog curator, Jennifer Mauser, as she shares her experiences of getting plugged into a... read more
The Science of Persuasion: Podcast Episode 175
Loosely defined, rhetoric is the art of persuasion. In Podcast 175, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk about what persuasion is, what it isn’t, and how people can learn to harness the science... read more
Product Spotlight: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Each month in 2019, we would like to highlight one of our products and answer a few questions about it. It is our hope to create a space where you can learn more... read more
So What, Exactly, is Dysgraphia?
As a wielder of words, I recognize that they hold a great deal of power. Words can buoy a person up or, conversely, tear them down. Words have the potential to paint vibrant... read more
IEW Master Classes: New to Your Premium Membership!
IEW’s Premium Membership has a new benefit this year, and it’s one that we think you are going to find very valuable: IEW Premium Member Master Classes. What is a master class? Simply put,... read more
Meet Jessica Walker, IEW’s Customer Service Manager: Podcast Episode 173
IEW’s customer service team is comprised of a stellar group of people who are dedicated to serving their customers with a smile and utmost professionalism. In Podcast 173, you have the opportunity to... read more
Where Are They Now? Kimberly Johnson—Writer and Graphic Designer
Some students immerse themselves in music; still others pursue athletics. And there are those who enjoy art. Today we would like to feature a student who has a passion for writing fiction and... read more
Sailing through Style: Podcast Episode 172
Now that many of us are wrapping up Unit 5 and preparing to head into Unit 6, it is a great time to cast a wider view at this thing we call style.... read more
Empowered across the Curriculum
Many years ago when I was a much younger, somewhat bewildered homeschool mom standing in front of the IEW® booth at a homeschool convention, I had one goal in mind—finding support to help... read more
A Beloved Poem of Winter
The arrival of 2019 heralds more than the promise of a new beginning. It also harkens back to nearly one hundred years ago in that works published in 1923 have finally entered the... read more
Grammar Check: Farther or Further?
“I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now...Come... read more
Cinematic Exploration—The Book or the Movie? Podcast Episode 169
“If you read the book first, it imprints images in your memory—the images that are built by the author and translated by you in your imagination. And those are strong.” Andrew Pudewa Andrew Pudewa... read more
Lessons Learned from A Christmas Carol
This year, as the leaves depart from their branches and cover our lawns with their warm colors, I look back on one of the most integral parts of my childhood. Christmastime at the... read more
Unit 5: A Winter Scene
Take a look at the image below: ... read more
Public Speaking: A Means of Growth
As a customer service representative, I get lots of questions from homeschool moms who want their kids to get the most out of their high school years. I am often stopped during my... read more
Unit 5: Writing from Pictures: Podcast Episode 167
In Podcast 167 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 5, Writing from Pictures. This unit is distinct from the other writing units in that the student uses pictures in order to describe... read more
Where Are They Now? Taylor Bennett: Porch Swing Girl
We love to hear from students who have experienced success with IEW. Today’s blog post features one who not only learned to write with IEW, but used her skills to write a novel,... read more
Contrived and Enforced Relevancy: Podcast Episode 166
In Podcast 164 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker began a discussion about the four forms of relevancy. In the first podcast on this topic, they focused on the highest form of relevancy, intrinsic... read more
Imitation: the Greatest Form of Learning
It was an average weekday morning. I was preparing to leave for work, when my niece of just under two years old came scampering into my room full of her morning energy. She... read more
Reading Aloud—Creating Lasting Impact
The driveway was transformed into a skating rink. The snowy, Narnian trees made an appearance on this side of the wardrobe.... read more
The IEW Blog: Podcast Episode 176
On any given day, more than four million blog posts are published on the Internet (Liedke). Blogs—short for “web logs”—feature a... read more
Book Clubs—Not Just for Students
Did you know that February is National Library Lovers’ Month? We hope you enjoy this post written by our blog curator,... read more
The Science of Persuasion: Podcast Episode 175
Loosely defined, rhetoric is the art of persuasion. In Podcast 175, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk about what persuasion is,... read more
Product Spotlight: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Each month in 2019, we would like to highlight one of our products and answer a few questions about it. It... read more
So What, Exactly, is Dysgraphia?
As a wielder of words, I recognize that they hold a great deal of power. Words can buoy a person up... read more
IEW Master Classes: New to Your Premium Membership!
IEW’s Premium Membership has a new benefit this year, and it’s one that we think you are going to find very... read more
Meet Jessica Walker, IEW’s Customer Service Manager: Podcast Episode 173
IEW’s customer service team is comprised of a stellar group of people who are dedicated to serving their customers with a... read more
Where Are They Now? Kimberly Johnson—Writer and Graphic Designer
Some students immerse themselves in music; still others pursue athletics. And there are those who enjoy art. Today we would like... read more
Sailing through Style: Podcast Episode 172
Now that many of us are wrapping up Unit 5 and preparing to head into Unit 6, it is a great... read more
Empowered across the Curriculum
Many years ago when I was a much younger, somewhat bewildered homeschool mom standing in front of the IEW® booth at... read more
A Beloved Poem of Winter
The arrival of 2019 heralds more than the promise of a new beginning. It also harkens back to nearly one hundred... read more
Grammar Check: Farther or Further?
“I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been... read more
Cinematic Exploration—The Book or the Movie? Podcast Episode 169
“If you read the book first, it imprints images in your memory—the images that are built by the author and translated... read more
Lessons Learned from A Christmas Carol
This year, as the leaves depart from their branches and cover our lawns with their warm colors, I look back on... read more
Unit 5: A Winter Scene
Take a look at the image below: ... read more
Public Speaking: A Means of Growth
As a customer service representative, I get lots of questions from homeschool moms who want their kids to get the most... read more
Unit 5: Writing from Pictures: Podcast Episode 167
In Podcast 167 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 5, Writing from Pictures. This unit is distinct from the other... read more
Where Are They Now? Taylor Bennett: Porch Swing Girl
We love to hear from students who have experienced success with IEW. Today’s blog post features one who not only learned... read more
Contrived and Enforced Relevancy: Podcast Episode 166
In Podcast 164 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker began a discussion about the four forms of relevancy. In the first podcast... read more
Imitation: the Greatest Form of Learning
It was an average weekday morning. I was preparing to leave for work, when my niece of just under two years... read more
