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
Fathers Matter
This month we celebrate Father’s Day, that time of the year when we take a special moment to cherish all of the phenomenal dads who encourage, support, and believe in us. Not only... read more
Let’s Get Personal(ity)!
# There are a lot of different personality tests floating about on the Internet these days. I have even taken a few, intrigued by the notion of what I might learn about myself. I... read more
Special Education Series Part One: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Disabilities
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols If you are a classroom teacher, chances are you have a number of students in your classroom with a language-based learning disability. Whether your students have been formally... read more
Where are They Now? Alayna Mitchell: A Passion for Writing
Occasionally we get calls from parents of older children who are just starting out with IEW. They are worried that their students are starting too late for it to really work well. Alayna... read more
Interrogative Thinking – Writing from Pictures
When I first heard the phrase interrogative thinking, I was immediately drawn to follow this idea. What an interesting combination of words. Of course we want our children to think clearly, quickly, carefully,... read more
From the Forums: Penmanship and Perfectionism
Our forums are a wonderful community space where members gather to ask questions, encourage each other, and share successes. Jill Pike, Accomplished IEW Instructor and author, pops in from time to time, offering... read more
Mothers Matter
Happy Mother’s Day! May is a fantastic month to take a look at the benefits and blessings of motherhood. While raising children can certainly bring about a few gray hairs, it may be... read more
Mother: Creating a Legacy of Love and Learning
In 1988 my parents decided that home education was the best option for our family. We lived in California at the time, and other families in our church also homeschooled. Little did we... read more
Customer Service Answers: A Little (More) Help Along the Way—Additional IEW Resources
Last week we answered some common questions we receive about some of the supplementary resources we sell to support parents and educators as they teach IEW writing to their children. This week we... read more
Interview with Susan Ison, Director of the Victus Study Skills System: Podcast Episode 91
Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Susan Ison, the president of the Victus Study Skills System. Using both her experience and knowledge, Susan explains the process of her system, the value of... read more
Where are they Now? Jamie Poston: Robotics Researcher
Do writing skills really matter if you are wanting to pursue a STEM pathway? Jamie Poston, a computer science and engineering major at the University of Nevada, Reno, would absolutely assert that they... read more
A Poem for National Arbor Day
Today is National Arbor Day, a day that recognizes the significance of trees in our world. It is a day to enjoy outside, perhaps by planting a tree. First officially celebrated in Nebraska... read more
Laughing and Learning: A Match Made in Heaven
James Thurber, a famous American humorist, once said, “Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one of our greatest earliest natural resources, which must be preserved at all... read more
“Simplicity with Great Rewards”: Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
As April begins to wind down and National Poetry Month comes to a close for another year, you may be wondering how to keep the poetry going. After all, poetry is beautiful, and... read more
Primary Arts of Language: Summer Reinforcement Ideas that Don’t Steal Your Sanity
It’s that time of year again! The days are lengthening. Moms are beginning to see the light at the end of the math book. Kids are squirrely to be done with school. But... read more
The Poetical Prowess of Andrew Pudewa
Did you know that IEW has its own YouTube channel? We do! And in honor of National Poetry month, we want to highlight a few videos of our very own Andrew Pudewa reciting... 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
Fathers Matter
This month we celebrate Father’s Day, that time of the year when we take a special moment to cherish all of... read more
Let’s Get Personal(ity)!
# There are a lot of different personality tests floating about on the Internet these days. I have even taken a few,... read more
Special Education Series Part One: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Disabilities
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols If you are a classroom teacher, chances are you have a number of students in your... read more
Where are They Now? Alayna Mitchell: A Passion for Writing
Occasionally we get calls from parents of older children who are just starting out with IEW. They are worried that their... read more
Interrogative Thinking – Writing from Pictures
When I first heard the phrase interrogative thinking, I was immediately drawn to follow this idea. What an interesting combination of... read more
From the Forums: Penmanship and Perfectionism
Our forums are a wonderful community space where members gather to ask questions, encourage each other, and share successes. Jill Pike,... read more
Mothers Matter
Happy Mother’s Day! May is a fantastic month to take a look at the benefits and blessings of motherhood. While raising... read more
Mother: Creating a Legacy of Love and Learning
In 1988 my parents decided that home education was the best option for our family. We lived in California at the... read more
Customer Service Answers: A Little (More) Help Along the Way—Additional IEW Resources
Last week we answered some common questions we receive about some of the supplementary resources we sell to support parents and... read more
Interview with Susan Ison, Director of the Victus Study Skills System: Podcast Episode 91
Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Susan Ison, the president of the Victus Study Skills System. Using both her experience... read more
Where are they Now? Jamie Poston: Robotics Researcher
Do writing skills really matter if you are wanting to pursue a STEM pathway? Jamie Poston, a computer science and engineering... read more
A Poem for National Arbor Day
Today is National Arbor Day, a day that recognizes the significance of trees in our world. It is a day to... read more
Laughing and Learning: A Match Made in Heaven
James Thurber, a famous American humorist, once said, “Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one... read more
“Simplicity with Great Rewards”: Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
As April begins to wind down and National Poetry Month comes to a close for another year, you may be wondering... read more
Primary Arts of Language: Summer Reinforcement Ideas that Don’t Steal Your Sanity
It’s that time of year again! The days are lengthening. Moms are beginning to see the light at the end of... read more
The Poetical Prowess of Andrew Pudewa
Did you know that IEW has its own YouTube channel? We do! And in honor of National Poetry month, we want... read more
