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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

Sep 23, 2016

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

Sep 16, 2016

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

Sep 08, 2016

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

Sep 02, 2016

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

Aug 30, 2016

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

Aug 26, 2016

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

Aug 24, 2016

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

Aug 19, 2016

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

Aug 19, 2016

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

Aug 12, 2016

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

Aug 03, 2016

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

Aug 01, 2016

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

Jul 29, 2016

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

Jul 28, 2016

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

Jul 22, 2016

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

Jul 20, 2016

Become an IEW® Accredited Instructor this summer!

Summer is the perfect time to sharpen your writing and teaching skills with IEW. If you are planning to teach IEW classes in a co-op, tutor students, or teach the IEW method to... read more

Jul 15, 2016

Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire

  Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t it? While these are certainly important, they aren’t what matters most. Writing... read more

Jul 06, 2016

A Poem for Your Independence Day

Have you and your students memorized any poetry of late? Perhaps you're working your way through Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization and looking for the perfect poem for your personal selection at the... read more

Jun 30, 2016

Co-op teachers: Make it your best year yet!

I love the sound of children giggling as they work together to choose a quality adjective or come up with a witty alliteration. If you are planning to teach IEW in a homeschool... read more

Jun 25, 2016

Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer

  One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks of life, all pursuing their dreams. Nothing is quite as inspiring and... read more

Jun 22, 2016

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

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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

Become an IEW® Accredited Instructor this summer!

Summer is the perfect time to sharpen your writing and teaching skills with IEW. If you are planning to teach IEW... read more

Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire

  Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t... read more

A Poem for Your Independence Day

Have you and your students memorized any poetry of late? Perhaps you're working your way through Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization... read more

Co-op teachers: Make it your best year yet!

I love the sound of children giggling as they work together to choose a quality adjective or come up with a... read more

Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer

  One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks... read more

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