Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information, including linguistic, immediately. This struggle presents many challenges in written expression. Frequently... read more
Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But if he stops and considers for a moment longer, he will likely... read more
Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she has done a number of interesting things, including serving as a church... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t it obsolete now that everyone can type on their phones, laptops, and... read more
Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end the conventional thinking of writing the first draft in pencil and the... read more
The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests
I started IEW when my twins were in fifth grade. I bought my Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in the spring. Truth be told, I was a little intimidated to begin, so... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Boy Mom author Monica Swanson
A little over a year ago the podcast team invited Monica Swanson, blogger and homeschool mom, onto the program. This time roles were reversed, as Monica used the time to interview Andrew to... read more
Thesis Statement or Topic Sentence?
Occasionally at IEW our customer service team will receive questions about the differences between topic sentences and thesis statements. Hopefully this blog post will dispel any confusion between the two and empower you... read more
What’s Your IEW®️ Story?
My story began like many others’. Several years ago I heard about this fabulous written expression program called IEW from a friend of mine. I was intrigued. Later when I attended my state’s... read more
From the Forums: On IEW and the Essay
Our online forums are a welcoming space where you can ask questions, share support, and feel encouraged. A community of people who share a common goal—teaching writing—the forums are supported by not only... read more
EZ+1 Reiterated
Accomplished instructor and IEW author Jill Pike has provided invaluable advice to many IEW teachers and parents. Much of it reiterates the EZ+1 philosophy. In this particular exchange she helps a co-op instructor... read more
Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information,... read more
Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But... read more
Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t... read more
Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end... read more
The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests
I started IEW when my twins were in fifth grade. I bought my Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in the... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Boy Mom author Monica Swanson
A little over a year ago the podcast team invited Monica Swanson, blogger and homeschool mom, onto the program. This time... read more
Thesis Statement or Topic Sentence?
Occasionally at IEW our customer service team will receive questions about the differences between topic sentences and thesis statements. Hopefully this... read more
What’s Your IEW®️ Story?
My story began like many others’. Several years ago I heard about this fabulous written expression program called IEW from a... read more
From the Forums: On IEW and the Essay
Our online forums are a welcoming space where you can ask questions, share support, and feel encouraged. A community of people... read more
EZ+1 Reiterated
Accomplished instructor and IEW author Jill Pike has provided invaluable advice to many IEW teachers and parents. Much of it reiterates... read more
