Saving My GPA
Wearily and unenthusiastically I took up my paper from the classroom table where I was sitting and handed it over to my professor. Fearful anticipation plagued my mind. My first semester in college... read more
(Free!) Pictures to Spark Your Students’ Creativity
It's December! For many of you, that means you're getting ready to move into Unit 5 of the IEW syllabus: Writing from Pictures. If you're looking for some fresh ideas to ignite your students' imaginations... read more
Solving the Editing Problem
While teaching IEW writing a year or so ago, I found it wasn’t always easy to believe that my students were getting consistent editing attention at home. Several students would turn their final... read more
Hybrid schools: Homeschooling just got a lot easier.
Hybrid schools are popping up across the country at an astounding rate. At these schools, homeschooled students attend classes 2–3 days per week. The school chooses the curriculum, and teachers assign grades and... read more
The IEW Difference
I recently received an email announcing that I was the happy recipient of a particular marketing company’s latest feat, A Marketer’s Guide to Writing (actual title changed so I don’t appear to be... read more
How Co-ops Helped Save Our Homeschool
I was new to homeschooling with a preschooler, a kindergartner, and a second grader. We had just made a major move to a new part of the country, devoid of any acquaintances. The... read more
When My Daughter Finally Started Writing
Learning is a struggle for some, and sometimes learning to write seems like an impossible task. We received this testimony from a mom whose daughter—now in college—had extreme learning difficulties. With IEW’s help,... read more
Make the Arts of Language Podcast a Part of Your Day
Here we are, ready to record another podcast. Yes, IEW has decided to launch into the podcasting world to better support teachers parents hybrid school teachers tutors anyone using IEW materials worldwide ... read more
The Art of Teaching a Skill
Or, The Skill of Teaching an Art In Monday's webinar, What are we really doing here? (Aug. 3, 2015) Andrew Pudewa discussed the differences between learning information, ideas, and skills. Since writing is a skill,... read more
Entrepreneurship Step 2: Serving Your Customers
by Carol Topp, CPA When running a micro business, if your customers are happy, you’re happy. Whether it be mowing lawns, running a lemonade stand, or manufacturing a product to sell, customer service is... read more
Entrepreneurship Step 1: Picking a Business Idea
by Carol Topp, CPA Picking a micro business idea is not difficult if you follow a guided plan. Begin by brainstorming what you already know, making sure your business idea fills an actual need.... read more
How does your email help us serve you?
Your email address is one of the most important pieces of information you share with us. Why is that? Having your email allows us to serve you in a multitude of ways: Email ensures... read more
Six Calming Answers to Six Panicky Questions about High School English for Homeschoolers
by Lee Binz Teaching English in high school can be an anxious endeavor. We can’t think of anyone better to calm nerves than Lee Binz, founder of The Home Scholar. If you enjoy this... read more
Education and the Future of Freedom
I like small books. They make me think the author has said what he wanted to say, concisely and without padding. The Coming Aristocracy by Oliver DeMille is such a book—short and to... read more
Three Ways Our Students Grow in Their Writing Skills
It’s best to think of language acquisition as a journey, and every student is somewhere on the path. Our goal for our students is not perfection; our goal is progress. We want to... read more
Don’t Let Dyslexia Get You Down
Do you have a student with dyslexia? Join the club. Quite an impressive club, in fact: Entertainers: Jay Leno, Steven Spielberg, and Walt Disney Artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol Athletes: Muhammad Ali,... read more
Popular Questions at Our First Facebook Party
Last night we launched our first “Facebook Party,” an event that included over five hundred parents and educators. Andrew Pudewa and other IEW commentators were among the participants as they answered some challenging... read more
The Rationale Behind “-ly” Adverbs
Question: I'd like to know your rationale for teaching the "-ly" adverb concept. In the professional writing community, adding “-ly” words is a sign of weak writing, not strong. Answer: It was Mark Twain who famously... read more
Beating Blank Brain Syndrome
Writer’s block. Blank page syndrome. Blank brain syndrome. Sound familiar? You remember the feeling – you have a big paper due in a few days that you haven’t even started yet, you sit... read more
Oh, What You Can Do … in a Line! (Part 2)
Maybe you have been able to try out a few of the ideas from my previous post. When you establish the practice of asking questions when the students are in line, it is... read more
Why Attend a Homeschool Convention This Year?
Time is precious. Money can be tight. Travel must be prioritized. And, almost all the information you will ever need can be found online. So, is going to a conference really worth it? I... read more
Saving My GPA
Wearily and unenthusiastically I took up my paper from the classroom table where I was sitting and handed it over to... read more
(Free!) Pictures to Spark Your Students’ Creativity
It's December! For many of you, that means you're getting ready to move into Unit 5 of the IEW syllabus: Writing from... read more
Solving the Editing Problem
While teaching IEW writing a year or so ago, I found it wasn’t always easy to believe that my students were... read more
Hybrid schools: Homeschooling just got a lot easier.
Hybrid schools are popping up across the country at an astounding rate. At these schools, homeschooled students attend classes 2–3 days... read more
The IEW Difference
I recently received an email announcing that I was the happy recipient of a particular marketing company’s latest feat, A Marketer’s... read more
How Co-ops Helped Save Our Homeschool
I was new to homeschooling with a preschooler, a kindergartner, and a second grader. We had just made a major move... read more
When My Daughter Finally Started Writing
Learning is a struggle for some, and sometimes learning to write seems like an impossible task. We received this testimony from... read more
Make the Arts of Language Podcast a Part of Your Day
Here we are, ready to record another podcast. Yes, IEW has decided to launch into the podcasting world to better support teachers parents hybrid... read more
The Art of Teaching a Skill
Or, The Skill of Teaching an Art In Monday's webinar, What are we really doing here? (Aug. 3, 2015) Andrew Pudewa discussed the... read more
Entrepreneurship Step 2: Serving Your Customers
by Carol Topp, CPA When running a micro business, if your customers are happy, you’re happy. Whether it be mowing lawns, running... read more
Entrepreneurship Step 1: Picking a Business Idea
by Carol Topp, CPA Picking a micro business idea is not difficult if you follow a guided plan. Begin by brainstorming what... read more
How does your email help us serve you?
Your email address is one of the most important pieces of information you share with us. Why is that? Having your... read more
Six Calming Answers to Six Panicky Questions about High School English for Homeschoolers
by Lee Binz Teaching English in high school can be an anxious endeavor. We can’t think of anyone better to calm nerves... read more
Education and the Future of Freedom
I like small books. They make me think the author has said what he wanted to say, concisely and without padding.... read more
Three Ways Our Students Grow in Their Writing Skills
It’s best to think of language acquisition as a journey, and every student is somewhere on the path. Our goal for... read more
Don’t Let Dyslexia Get You Down
Do you have a student with dyslexia? Join the club. Quite an impressive club, in fact: Entertainers: Jay Leno, Steven Spielberg, and... read more
Popular Questions at Our First Facebook Party
Last night we launched our first “Facebook Party,” an event that included over five hundred parents and educators. Andrew Pudewa and... read more
The Rationale Behind “-ly” Adverbs
Question: I'd like to know your rationale for teaching the "-ly" adverb concept. In the professional writing community, adding “-ly” words is... read more
Beating Blank Brain Syndrome
Writer’s block. Blank page syndrome. Blank brain syndrome. Sound familiar? You remember the feeling – you have a big paper due... read more
Oh, What You Can Do … in a Line! (Part 2)
Maybe you have been able to try out a few of the ideas from my previous post. When you establish the... read more
Why Attend a Homeschool Convention This Year?
Time is precious. Money can be tight. Travel must be prioritized. And, almost all the information you will ever need can... read more
