I Learned English in a Latin Classroom
It is said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. It breaks its own rules more than it follows them, and the rules it does follow can be confusing. However,... read more
Teaching Students on the Spectrum: Wisdom from the IEW Forum
“I have a 16-year-old son who has autism and is behind in writing skills. We are currently working with 4th grade level material. He can read phonetically at an even higher level, but... read more
Tricky words: Illusion or Allusion?
This past week in my Windows to the World IEW co-op class, we went over allusions. I had previously discussed allusions we’d encountered in a few of our stories informally, but I’d never... read more
Dyslexia: Finding Help and Hope for Your Struggling Reader
The tear tracks were still visible when I tucked my eight-year-old daughter into bed that night. We had had another painful experience with reading that evening. I knew she was bright; her vocabulary... read more
Spelling Inspiration from Akeelah
Have you seen Akeelah and the Bee? This is one of my favorite movies—funny, inspiring, and it manages to make spelling seem cool and interesting! If your kids are like most, they may not... read more
From Spelling Bee Flops to Confident Spellers
I’ll never forget the day that my children begged me to let them participate in the local fair’s spelling bee. My parents were with us enjoying the picnicking, pet show, and parade. I... read more
Developing Self-Awareness through Structure and Style
In our blog series “Trust the System,” we have been discussing the importance of teaching the units and skills of the Structure and Style™ Writing Method system in the correct order. (You can... read more
Where are they now? Becky Harris: Olympic Journalist
For most of us, watching the Olympics on television is the closest we’ll ever be to the thousands of athletes from across the globe who arrive to compete. Even if we had the... read more
Hot Off the Press! Following Narnia Volume 2: Aslan’s Country
Narnia lovers, rejoice! If you’ve used and loved Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion’s Song, you’ll be delighted to know that IEW has recently released the sequel: Following Narnia® Volume 2: Aslan’s Country.... read more
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style—IEW‘s Most Important Message, Part 2: Podcast Episode 58
In this podcast, Andrew and Julie uncover the powerful educational content in IEW's core product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Additionally, they discuss each one of the stylistic techniques as well as the supplemental contents... read more
Is it worth the time?
Why watch IEW's parent/teacher training course? Have you ever wondered why IEW’s core product is a parent/teacher training course? Busy homeschoolers often ask, “Couldn’t I just watch the student DVD courses with my children... read more
Hate of Learning: One Cause and a Possible Remedy
If you've ever had a child who resisted learning, grumping and dragging her feet over every assignment, you'll sympathize with Andrew's experience with one of his daughters. And you will be encouraged and... read more
Metacognition Matters: Teaching Thinking Skills through Modeling
When students become aware of their own thinking processes and start to ask and answer questions about their learning, they are using metacognitive thinking skills. In a nutshell, metacognitive thinking happens when learners... read more
The Habit of Making Decisions
IEW’s approach to writing instruction trains students to ask questions, and it creates decision-makers. As they work through the structural models, students grow in their competence and their confidence in making decisions. Let’s... read more
Nurturing Book Lovers in Your Home
Few things in life bring as much delight for a child as a trip to the library. What’s not to love? Kids, who are natural-born book lovers, are drawn like magnets to the... read more
Where are they now? Jacob McDonald: Aspiring Screenwriter
Thanks to IEW and the Student Writing Intensive courses, which teach you how to write, not just what to write, I am able to express myself through my passion—screenwriting. IEW alum Jacob McDonald is a college student from... read more
Three Signs of Student Engagement
When IEW’s educational consultants talk with teachers who use our method, we always look forward to asking the question, “What surprises you the most?” Regularly the answer has something to do with how... read more
How to Think
Last week we asked the question, "Can you trust the system?" Is it worth following the order of the structural models as taught in the IEW syllabus? Over the next few weeks, we... read more
Kim Murphy, Hybrid School Teacher
In recent years, more and more parents have opted for a new educational approach that many believe offers the best of both worlds: hybrid schooling. While hybrid schooling still allows for a hands-on... read more
Can you trust the system?
If you have been searching our forum or calling our coaches for help, you have probably heard the advice, “Trust the system.” When you first begin learning the Structure and Style™ approach, it... read more
Where are they now? Megan House: Journalist and Dance Teacher
On my drive to work every day, I pass a large-scale construction project. Yesterday as I passed some of the equipment, I was struck by the similarity between building and writing. It doesn’t... read more
I Learned English in a Latin Classroom
It is said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. It breaks its own rules more than it... read more
Teaching Students on the Spectrum: Wisdom from the IEW Forum
“I have a 16-year-old son who has autism and is behind in writing skills. We are currently working with 4th grade... read more
Tricky words: Illusion or Allusion?
This past week in my Windows to the World IEW co-op class, we went over allusions. I had previously discussed allusions... read more
Dyslexia: Finding Help and Hope for Your Struggling Reader
The tear tracks were still visible when I tucked my eight-year-old daughter into bed that night. We had had another painful... read more
Spelling Inspiration from Akeelah
Have you seen Akeelah and the Bee? This is one of my favorite movies—funny, inspiring, and it manages to make spelling seem... read more
From Spelling Bee Flops to Confident Spellers
I’ll never forget the day that my children begged me to let them participate in the local fair’s spelling bee. My... read more
Developing Self-Awareness through Structure and Style
In our blog series “Trust the System,” we have been discussing the importance of teaching the units and skills of the... read more
Where are they now? Becky Harris: Olympic Journalist
For most of us, watching the Olympics on television is the closest we’ll ever be to the thousands of athletes from... read more
Hot Off the Press! Following Narnia Volume 2: Aslan’s Country
Narnia lovers, rejoice! If you’ve used and loved Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion’s Song, you’ll be delighted to know that... read more
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style—IEW‘s Most Important Message, Part 2: Podcast Episode 58
In this podcast, Andrew and Julie uncover the powerful educational content in IEW's core product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Additionally, they... read more
Is it worth the time?
Why watch IEW's parent/teacher training course? Have you ever wondered why IEW’s core product is a parent/teacher training course? Busy homeschoolers often... read more
Hate of Learning: One Cause and a Possible Remedy
If you've ever had a child who resisted learning, grumping and dragging her feet over every assignment, you'll sympathize with Andrew's... read more
Metacognition Matters: Teaching Thinking Skills through Modeling
When students become aware of their own thinking processes and start to ask and answer questions about their learning, they are... read more
The Habit of Making Decisions
IEW’s approach to writing instruction trains students to ask questions, and it creates decision-makers. As they work through the structural models,... read more
Nurturing Book Lovers in Your Home
Few things in life bring as much delight for a child as a trip to the library. What’s not to love?... read more
Where are they now? Jacob McDonald: Aspiring Screenwriter
Thanks to IEW and the Student Writing Intensive courses, which teach you how to write, not just what to write, I am able to express... read more
Three Signs of Student Engagement
When IEW’s educational consultants talk with teachers who use our method, we always look forward to asking the question, “What surprises... read more
How to Think
Last week we asked the question, "Can you trust the system?" Is it worth following the order of the structural models... read more
Kim Murphy, Hybrid School Teacher
In recent years, more and more parents have opted for a new educational approach that many believe offers the best of... read more
Can you trust the system?
If you have been searching our forum or calling our coaches for help, you have probably heard the advice, “Trust the... read more
Where are they now? Megan House: Journalist and Dance Teacher
On my drive to work every day, I pass a large-scale construction project. Yesterday as I passed some of the equipment,... read more
