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Reminiscing: The Battle of the Books

When I was teaching in a homeschool co-op back when my children were younger, each spring our local library invited area middle schools to engage in a round-robin competition, answering questions from any... read more

Feb 26, 2018

Becoming a Read-Aloud Family: Podcast Episode 128

# #   Recently Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker had an opportunity to sit down with Sarah Mackenzie, busy homeschool mom, accomplished author, and creator of the podcast Read-Aloud Revival. During their time together, Andrew and... read more

Feb 22, 2018

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

Feb 19, 2018

How to Make Reading Aloud the Best Part of Your Day

  Enjoy this guest post by Sarah Mackenzie, author and creator of the popular blog, Read-Aloud Revival. When you’re done, check out Sarah’s newest book, The Read-Aloud Family, available from IEW later this spring.... read more

Feb 16, 2018

Showing Some Style: Podcast Episodes 126a and 126b

  Writing the “IEW way” comprises a twofold approach: structure and style. Students practice combining these two elements, and over time, assuming the teacher provides the right ingredients along with a rich learning environment,... read more

Feb 14, 2018

Winter Poetry: “The Darkling Thrush”

  Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) is remembered today as being one of the most renowned British novelists of all time. His works continue to be read, enjoyed, and studied even today. Not only did he... read more

Feb 13, 2018

Reading: Time Well Spent

  We have so little time to spend. The hustle and bustle of teaching a multiplicity of subjects to students takes long hours to accomplish. If educators were asked what their goals were for... read more

Feb 09, 2018

The Polishing Process

             Oh, the thrill of receiving back my Young Authors of Illinois submission with a gold foil sticker embossed with a large star and the word Winner! My masterpiece... read more

Feb 05, 2018

Beating Burnout: Podcast Episode 125

  Burnout. It’s something that virtually all educators, traditional or homeschool, have felt from time to time. As a home educator, I know I certainly have felt it. For me it typically rears its ugly... read more

Jan 31, 2018

Reflections on Growing Up with IEW

  Working in IEW’s customer service department, I receive many calls from customers, especially new customers who are concerned that IEW seems too simple. They worry the expectations are not high enough. Often the... read more

Jan 30, 2018

Jill’s Gems: The Art of Invention: Breaking It Down into Meaningful Steps

  Enjoy Jill’s concrete response to a parent’s recent request in our forums for help regarding the art of invention. Inventive writing is difficult because it begins with a blank page—what to write? This is... read more

Jan 26, 2018

Considering Aristotle and the Art of Rhetoric: Podcast Episode 124

  For Episode 123 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker waded a little deeper into the topic of advanced thinking skills. Now in Episode 124 they continue the conversation and go even deeper, exploring Aristotle... read more

Jan 24, 2018

2017: A Personal Recap

  Did you know that, according to Statistic Brain, of all the people who firmly resolve to make some serious changes in their life starting precisely at 00:00:00 on January 1, less than ten... read more

Jan 22, 2018

Showing Style: Fun with Vivid Verbs!

  Are you finding it a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things after the winter pause? Do you have a classroom of listless children you are struggling to re-engage? One... read more

Jan 19, 2018

Deep Thoughts About Thinking: Podcast Episode 123

  In August of 2015, IEW officially launched its fledgling podcast—The Arts of Language.The initial topics Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker focused on comprised the foundation of IEW’s approach to education. Episode 8, “The... read more

Jan 18, 2018

Writing Rewarded: A Conversation with Nataly and Breesa Pierce

  Meet Nataly and Breesa Pierce, IEW students ages 8 and 11. Each of them competed in her first writing contest this past summer. Nataly won first place, and Breesa took third in separate... read more

Jan 15, 2018

Charting Your Vision for Success

  2017 is over and done, and 2018 has arrived. Each year, people make grandiose resolutions for how they’ll change their lives. But many allow their resolve to shrivel, their tenacity to wither, and... read more

Jan 11, 2018

A Podcast with Heidi St. John: Episode 122

  Now that the relaxing Christmas break is over, are you finding yourself suddenly thrust back in the business of life and already feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? You are not alone! Check out this... read more

Jan 10, 2018

Structure and Style—The Canvas and the Paint

by Ryan Weins   Hello there! I’m new here—to IEW, and especially to blogging. So here’s to the first one! When I was hired, Julie told me, “You can play the ‘new guy card’ for... read more

Jan 08, 2018

How IEW Changed My Life...No, Really

  Each day throughout the week I am privileged to interact and correspond with parents and students who are either just starting their IEW journey or continuing through it in the hope that their... read more

Dec 20, 2017

The Gift of Teaching

  “In addition to using the right teaching method and having patience while children mature, we must also have the right attitude in coaching our students.” – Andrew Pudewa   As the Christmas season settles itself... read more

Dec 12, 2017

Reminiscing: The Battle of the Books

When I was teaching in a homeschool co-op back when my children were younger, each spring our local library invited area... read more

Becoming a Read-Aloud Family: Podcast Episode 128

# #   Recently Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker had an opportunity to sit down with Sarah Mackenzie, busy homeschool mom, accomplished author, and... read more

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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

How to Make Reading Aloud the Best Part of Your Day

  Enjoy this guest post by Sarah Mackenzie, author and creator of the popular blog, Read-Aloud Revival. When you’re done, check out... read more

Showing Some Style: Podcast Episodes 126a and 126b

  Writing the “IEW way” comprises a twofold approach: structure and style. Students practice combining these two elements, and over time, assuming... read more

Winter Poetry: “The Darkling Thrush”

  Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) is remembered today as being one of the most renowned British novelists of all time. His works continue... read more

Reading: Time Well Spent

  We have so little time to spend. The hustle and bustle of teaching a multiplicity of subjects to students takes long... read more

The Polishing Process

             Oh, the thrill of receiving back my Young Authors of Illinois submission with a gold foil... read more

Beating Burnout: Podcast Episode 125

  Burnout. It’s something that virtually all educators, traditional or homeschool, have felt from time to time. As a home educator, I know... read more

Reflections on Growing Up with IEW

  Working in IEW’s customer service department, I receive many calls from customers, especially new customers who are concerned that IEW seems... read more

Jill’s Gems: The Art of Invention: Breaking It Down into Meaningful Steps

  Enjoy Jill’s concrete response to a parent’s recent request in our forums for help regarding the art of invention. Inventive writing is... read more

Considering Aristotle and the Art of Rhetoric: Podcast Episode 124

  For Episode 123 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker waded a little deeper into the topic of advanced thinking skills. Now in... read more

2017: A Personal Recap

  Did you know that, according to Statistic Brain, of all the people who firmly resolve to make some serious changes in... read more

Showing Style: Fun with Vivid Verbs!

  Are you finding it a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things after the winter pause? Do you... read more

Deep Thoughts About Thinking: Podcast Episode 123

  In August of 2015, IEW officially launched its fledgling podcast—The Arts of Language.The initial topics Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker focused... read more

Writing Rewarded: A Conversation with Nataly and Breesa Pierce

  Meet Nataly and Breesa Pierce, IEW students ages 8 and 11. Each of them competed in her first writing contest this... read more

Charting Your Vision for Success

  2017 is over and done, and 2018 has arrived. Each year, people make grandiose resolutions for how they’ll change their lives.... read more

A Podcast with Heidi St. John: Episode 122

  Now that the relaxing Christmas break is over, are you finding yourself suddenly thrust back in the business of life and... read more

Structure and Style—The Canvas and the Paint

by Ryan Weins   Hello there! I’m new here—to IEW, and especially to blogging. So here’s to the first one! When I was... read more

How IEW Changed My Life...No, Really

  Each day throughout the week I am privileged to interact and correspond with parents and students who are either just starting... read more

The Gift of Teaching

  “In addition to using the right teaching method and having patience while children mature, we must also have the right attitude... read more

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