Editing Made Easy
If you missed the gifts given for Day 9, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 333: Letter to the Editor “How do I grade my student’s writing?” is a question that IEW receives... read more
Special Learning Needs and IEW
If you missed the gifts given for Day 8, you can still access these resources: Podcast R14: Learning Differences Struggles and Suggestions, Part 1 – Dyslexia Podcast R15: Learning Differences Struggles and Suggestions, Part 2 – Dysgraphia Podcast... read more
Engaging Students in Learning
If you missed the gifts given for Day 7, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 164: The Four Forms of Relevancy: Intrinsic Relevancy, Part 1 Podcast Episode 165: The Four Forms of Relevancy:... read more
Spelling That Sticks
If you missed the gifts given for Day 6, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 306: Speaking of Spelling Free Phonetic Zoo Spelling lesson samples for each level On the sixth day of IEW’s... read more
Teacher Resources
If you missed the gifts given for Day 5, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 104: However Imperfectly, Part 1 Podcast Episode 105: However Imperfectly, Part 2 Podcast Episode 106: However Imperfectly, Part 3 However... read more
Engaging Grammar That Students Enjoy
If you missed the gifts given for Day 4, you can still access these resources: Free Grammar Lessons Podcast Episode 228: The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 1 Podcast Episode 229: The Great Grammar Give... read more
Poetry: The Great Language Builder
If you missed the gifts given for Day 3, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 299: The Profound Power of Poetry Podcast Episode R08: How to Enjoy Poetry – Listen, Speak, Read, Write! On... read more
Teaching Students to Think
If you missed the gifts given for Day 2, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 207: Thinking – The Quintessence of the Four Language Arts Podcast Episode 236: The Five Canons of Rhetoric,... read more
Getting Started with IEW
If you missed the gifts given for Day 1, you can still access these resources. the first three weeks of Structure and Style for Students Podcast Episode 339: Teaching Writing with Confidence It only makes sense that IEW’s... read more
Classical Education – A Conversation with Dr. Robert Jackson: Podcast Episode 351
In today’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Dr. Robert Jackson. Dr. Jackson is the Executive Director of Great Hearts Institute. Founded in Phoenix twenty years ago, Great Hearts now boasts forty academies... read more
Share the Joy!
Christmas. For many the word conjures up thoughts of brightly decorated Christmas trees, savory scents of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger wafting from the kitchen, and merry sounds of traditional Christmas carols sung on... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 350
Since 2015 Andrew and Julie have been adding to the “Ask Andrew Anything” series. The series is an opportunity for Andrew to respond directly to questions asked by our podcast listeners. This week... read more
Helping Reluctant Writers Write with Style
Today's post is the final installment in a three-part series that explains the Structure and Style method. Part 1 examined four roadblocks associated with learning to write. Part 2 introduced structure. In this... read more
The Goodness of Memory: Podcast Episode 349
In the modern world, the education system places little emphasis on rote learning and memorization. As Andrew points out in this episode, though, our memory is what allows us to act, talk, and... read more
Unit 5: A Thanksgiving Scene
With the holiday season on the horizon and many students presently writing Unit 5 compositions, now is a perfect time to present a Thanksgiving-themed Unit 5 writing prompt. Students in the United States... read more
A Citation Pathway – A Conversation with Denise Kelley: Podcast Episode 347
When writers gather information from outside sources, it is important to give credit where credit is due and to cite the sources. Although this is important, learning to cite sources in various formats... read more
Celebrating the Season with Poetry
When people hear the name Emily Brontë, most of them connect her with her one and only novel, Wuthering Heights. Lesser known are her poems, one of which we are featuring in this... read more
Leading and Loving Compelling Literature Discussions: Podcast Episode 346✝
How can teachers lead meaningful and compelling literature conversations? To answer this question, Andrew and Julie welcome Amanda Butler to the podcast. Amanda is a homeschool mom, tutor, and Vice President of Training... read more
The Reluctant Writer’s Key Words
Part 1 of this three-part series described four roadblocks that stand in the way of the reluctant writer. Part 2 will explain Units 1 and 2 of the Structure and Style method, which is a... read more
Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Cathy Duffy: Podcast Episode 345
For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie invited Cathy Duffy to join them. Cathy is a homeschool mom, author, and the founder of Cathy Duffy Reviews. In this episode the three discuss... read more
Supporting Co-ops across the Country: Podcast Episode 344
Many homeschool families find community by joining a homeschool co-op. Co-ops provide encouragement and educational support for teaching parents and students. Wanting to offer helpful resources for those in a co-op or even... read more
Editing Made Easy
If you missed the gifts given for Day 9, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 333: Letter to the Editor “How... read more
Special Learning Needs and IEW
If you missed the gifts given for Day 8, you can still access these resources: Podcast R14: Learning Differences Struggles and Suggestions, Part... read more
Engaging Students in Learning
If you missed the gifts given for Day 7, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 164: The Four Forms of... read more
Spelling That Sticks
If you missed the gifts given for Day 6, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 306: Speaking of Spelling Free Phonetic... read more
Teacher Resources
If you missed the gifts given for Day 5, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 104: However Imperfectly, Part 1 Podcast... read more
Engaging Grammar That Students Enjoy
If you missed the gifts given for Day 4, you can still access these resources: Free Grammar Lessons Podcast Episode 228: The Great... read more
Poetry: The Great Language Builder
If you missed the gifts given for Day 3, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 299: The Profound Power of... read more
Teaching Students to Think
If you missed the gifts given for Day 2, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 207: Thinking – The Quintessence... read more
Getting Started with IEW
If you missed the gifts given for Day 1, you can still access these resources. the first three weeks of Structure and Style... read more
Classical Education – A Conversation with Dr. Robert Jackson: Podcast Episode 351
In today’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Dr. Robert Jackson. Dr. Jackson is the Executive Director of Great Hearts... read more
Share the Joy!
Christmas. For many the word conjures up thoughts of brightly decorated Christmas trees, savory scents of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger wafting... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 350
Since 2015 Andrew and Julie have been adding to the “Ask Andrew Anything” series. The series is an opportunity for Andrew... read more
Helping Reluctant Writers Write with Style
Today's post is the final installment in a three-part series that explains the Structure and Style method. Part 1 examined four... read more
The Goodness of Memory: Podcast Episode 349
In the modern world, the education system places little emphasis on rote learning and memorization. As Andrew points out in this... read more
Unit 5: A Thanksgiving Scene
With the holiday season on the horizon and many students presently writing Unit 5 compositions, now is a perfect time to... read more
A Citation Pathway – A Conversation with Denise Kelley: Podcast Episode 347
When writers gather information from outside sources, it is important to give credit where credit is due and to cite the... read more
Celebrating the Season with Poetry
When people hear the name Emily Brontë, most of them connect her with her one and only novel, Wuthering Heights. Lesser... read more
Leading and Loving Compelling Literature Discussions: Podcast Episode 346✝
How can teachers lead meaningful and compelling literature conversations? To answer this question, Andrew and Julie welcome Amanda Butler to the... read more
The Reluctant Writer’s Key Words
Part 1 of this three-part series described four roadblocks that stand in the way of the reluctant writer. Part 2 will explain Units... read more
Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Cathy Duffy: Podcast Episode 345
For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie invited Cathy Duffy to join them. Cathy is a homeschool mom, author, and... read more
Supporting Co-ops across the Country: Podcast Episode 344
Many homeschool families find community by joining a homeschool co-op. Co-ops provide encouragement and educational support for teaching parents and students.... read more
