Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the day! Change the world! Our environment is full of these sorts of... read more
A Poem for the Season: “Summer Rain” by Amy Lowell
These are definitely the dog days of summer. In Florida where I live, the heat and humidity create a sense of somnolence and stillness. It’s too hot to move. When the inevitable afternoon... read more
Special Education Series: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, Part 3: The Checklist
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols In the previous post in this series, we compared traditional methods for teaching grammar with those used in IEW’s Structure and Style™ process that are more successful and... read more
Kids in Parks
Summertime is a wonderful time of the year. It’s a time of rest and rejuvenation. It’s a span of time when children find themselves unburdened with homework and instead have plenty of opportunities... read more
Jill’s Gems: Timed Essay Writing
It’s the height of summer. Summertime conjures thoughts of lazy days spent escaping the heat in the community swimming pool, binge reading a favorite book series in the icy cold air conditioning of... read more
When Andrew's Away: A conversation with Kristin, IEW's Customer Service Manager: Podcast Episode 102
Join us as Julie chats with Kristin Boutross, IEW's ebullient Customer Service Manager. With her many years of experience working for IEW, Kristin describes the goal of the customer service team and shares... read more
World Emoji Day ?
It was late in the evening on July 17, and I was mindlessly scrolling through my news feed on my tablet when a small blurb caught my eye. It was World Emoji Day.... read more
Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?
Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key word outline. Jill Pike, IEW Accomplished Instructor and author, responded with her... read more
Customer Service Answers: Reading and Literature
As you begin to plan for the upcoming school year, you may have questions about what types of products IEW offers that focus on literature. This post will help you identify and clarify... read more
Spelling and the Brain: A Method of Instruction that Makes Sense
Do you have a student in your life who struggles with spelling? The odds are likely as spelling in our country has gotten progressively worse over the past fifty years. I certainly found... read more
Special Education Series: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, Part 2: Teaching Grammar
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols In part one of this series, we described the importance of a multi-sensory approach to language development and how IEW’s Structure and Style™ key word outline method incorporates... read more
Where Are They Now? Ethan Sink: Journalist with a Passion for Communication
Occasionally at IEW we receive questions from parents wondering if our curriculum will work for students who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism. We would unequivocally say yes! As proof, we would... read more
Imagination: An Engine for World Change
I am a game designer and a world builder, and so imagination is as much a part of my everyday existence as a scalpel is to a surgeon’s. I desire to infuse my... read more
Sue Ewing: Helping Students Overcome Their Writing Obstacles
At IEW, we mean it when we say our Structure and Style™ method works for students who have a wide range of abilities. This includes special learners. Sue Ewing is a Certified IEW... read more
Four-Wheelers and Make-Up: A Radio Drama: Podcast Episode 100
Andrew interacts with two students in a writing workshop. Dirk is sullen and reluctant while Penelope is verbose and eclectic. Will Andrew be able to rein in Penelope and motivate Dirk while encouraging... read more
Fix It! Grammar for Internationals
I am excited to share a new way to use Fix It! Grammar that I have discovered this year. Starting with Book 1, The Nose Tree,... read more
Excitement, Experience, and Education: NCFCA Debate
by Ellie Pudewa “The function of education . . . is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. . . . Intelligence... read more
Dad is Reading: Podcast Episode 98
With Father’s Day just around the corner, Andrew and Julie discuss the important role fathers have in the home including the tremendous benefits to be gained when dads read aloud to their children. LISTEN... read more
Begin Reading and Writing with a Pal: IEW’s Primary Arts of Language
Do you have a new or struggling reader in your home? If so, find direction and encouragement in our June 26 webinar with Jill Pike, author of Primary Arts of Language (PAL). Jill’s... read more
Poetry In the House: A Tribute to Mothers
About a month ago shortly before Mother’s Day, Andrew Pudewa issued a challenge around the IEW office—to write a poem about our mothers. Much reflection ensued, and then began the writing. It is... read more
O Flag, Fair and Bright!
by Jacob Mauser When people think of patriotic holidays, the first thing that comes to mind for many is probably Independence Day. Memorial Day and Veterans Day follow, and after that (if remembered at... read more
Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the... read more
A Poem for the Season: “Summer Rain” by Amy Lowell
These are definitely the dog days of summer. In Florida where I live, the heat and humidity create a sense of... read more
Special Education Series: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, Part 3: The Checklist
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols In the previous post in this series, we compared traditional methods for teaching grammar with those... read more
Kids in Parks
Summertime is a wonderful time of the year. It’s a time of rest and rejuvenation. It’s a span of time when... read more
Jill’s Gems: Timed Essay Writing
It’s the height of summer. Summertime conjures thoughts of lazy days spent escaping the heat in the community swimming pool, binge... read more
When Andrew's Away: A conversation with Kristin, IEW's Customer Service Manager: Podcast Episode 102
Join us as Julie chats with Kristin Boutross, IEW's ebullient Customer Service Manager. With her many years of experience working for... read more
World Emoji Day ?
It was late in the evening on July 17, and I was mindlessly scrolling through my news feed on my tablet... read more
Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?
Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key... read more
Customer Service Answers: Reading and Literature
As you begin to plan for the upcoming school year, you may have questions about what types of products IEW offers... read more
Spelling and the Brain: A Method of Instruction that Makes Sense
Do you have a student in your life who struggles with spelling? The odds are likely as spelling in our country... read more
Special Education Series: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, Part 2: Teaching Grammar
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols In part one of this series, we described the importance of a multi-sensory approach to language... read more
Where Are They Now? Ethan Sink: Journalist with a Passion for Communication
Occasionally at IEW we receive questions from parents wondering if our curriculum will work for students who are interested in pursuing... read more
Imagination: An Engine for World Change
I am a game designer and a world builder, and so imagination is as much a part of my everyday existence... read more
Sue Ewing: Helping Students Overcome Their Writing Obstacles
At IEW, we mean it when we say our Structure and Style™ method works for students who have a wide range... read more
Four-Wheelers and Make-Up: A Radio Drama: Podcast Episode 100
Andrew interacts with two students in a writing workshop. Dirk is sullen and reluctant while Penelope is verbose and eclectic. Will... read more
Fix It! Grammar for Internationals
I am excited to share a new way to use Fix It! Grammar that... read more
Excitement, Experience, and Education: NCFCA Debate
by Ellie Pudewa “The function of education . . . is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. .... read more
Dad is Reading: Podcast Episode 98
With Father’s Day just around the corner, Andrew and Julie discuss the important role fathers have in the home including the... read more
Begin Reading and Writing with a Pal: IEW’s Primary Arts of Language
Do you have a new or struggling reader in your home? If so, find direction and encouragement in our June 26... read more
Poetry In the House: A Tribute to Mothers
About a month ago shortly before Mother’s Day, Andrew Pudewa issued a challenge around the IEW office—to write a poem about... read more
O Flag, Fair and Bright!
by Jacob Mauser When people think of patriotic holidays, the first thing that comes to mind for many is probably Independence Day.... read more
