Experience Unit 3 with People and Places in Our Community and World History-Based Writing Lessons
September is nearly over, but before you switch from retelling stories in Unit 3 to funneling facts in Unit 4, check out these story samples pulled from two of our latest theme-based books.... read more
A Brief Tour through the IEW Writing Units
When you teach writing with IEW®, you are constructing a solid writing foundation for your students. IEW’s writing structure is based upon nine units or structural models. But what are those models? A... read more
Mastery Matters
“Every child can learn. Everyone can do well. You just have to create the right conditions." – Andrew Pudewa Every student is capable of taking a journey toward becoming a confident, competent communicator. This confidence and... read more
However Imperfectly, Part 3: Podcast Episode 106
In this final installment of "However Imperfectly," Andrew shares the last three of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in... read more
Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries
Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines. This unit along with Unit 2 lays the foundation for the entire... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2
In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful year utilizing our flagship course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, as the... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1
Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a few updates with the most recent one occurring in 2015 (TWSS2). Additionally... read more
The Solar Eclipse: A Writing Activity
All across the United States, people today peered up into the skies to participate in a unique heavenly event, a solar eclipse. Were you among the many? Here’s a way to extend the... read more
“The Buck Stops Here”
In Harry Truman’s day, people who shirked responsibility and shifted blame were accused of “passing the buck.” According to the Truman Library website, in an address at the National War College in December... read more
The Online IEW Checklist Generator™
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.” At IEW we agree. Believing the best way for a child to progress and learn is to meet him... read more
Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the day! Change the world! Our environment is full of these sorts of... read more
Experience Unit 3 with People and Places in Our Community and World History-Based Writing Lessons
September is nearly over, but before you switch from retelling stories in Unit 3 to funneling facts in Unit 4, check... read more
A Brief Tour through the IEW Writing Units
When you teach writing with IEW®, you are constructing a solid writing foundation for your students. IEW’s writing structure is based... read more
Mastery Matters
“Every child can learn. Everyone can do well. You just have to create the right conditions." – Andrew Pudewa Every student is capable of... read more
However Imperfectly, Part 3: Podcast Episode 106
In this final installment of "However Imperfectly," Andrew shares the last three of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost... read more
Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries
Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines.... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2
In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1
Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a... read more
The Solar Eclipse: A Writing Activity
All across the United States, people today peered up into the skies to participate in a unique heavenly event, a solar... read more
“The Buck Stops Here”
In Harry Truman’s day, people who shirked responsibility and shifted blame were accused of “passing the buck.” According to the Truman... read more
The Online IEW Checklist Generator™
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.” At IEW we agree. Believing the best... read more
Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the... read more
