Unit 5: Writing from Pictures: Podcast Episode 167
In Podcast 167 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 5, Writing from Pictures. This unit is distinct from the other writing units in that the student uses pictures in order to describe... read more
Where Are They Now? Taylor Bennett: Porch Swing Girl
We love to hear from students who have experienced success with IEW. Today’s blog post features one who not only learned to write with IEW, but used her skills to write a novel,... read more
Imitation: the Greatest Form of Learning
It was an average weekday morning. I was preparing to leave for work, when my niece of just under two years old came scampering into my room full of her morning energy. She... read more
An Inspiring Gift
In fifth grade I attended a small Christian school in Sarasota, Florida. It was an exciting year because our classroom was on the middle school wing instead of the elementary wing. We all... read more
Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference
If you are moving through the IEW units at the pace of about one a month, you are either now in Unit 4, Summarizing a Reference, or are about to be there soon.... read more
Letters to Treasure
As a fourth-grader who loved a great adventure, reading seemed to be the ticket to experience exciting mysteries, daring adventures, and opportunities to learn about countries that I knew I’d never see in... read more
The Story of a Story
My connection with the Lee family began with a phone call. One of IEW’s customer service agents spoke with a woman about her daughters who were interested in becoming accredited IEW instructors—at the... read more
From the Mailbag: Podcast Episode 162
We aren’t in the habit of “tooting our own horn.” However, we really enjoy hearing about the success our customers are experiencing with IEW. During Podcast Episode 162, we decided to push the... read more
Everyone Needs an Editor! Podcast Episode 161
Ernest Hemingway had one. So did F. Scott Fitzgerald. For that matter, so did Roald Dahl. What do these authors share in common? They all had editors. In fact, Ernest Hemingway and F.... read more
What’s the Story?
Are you or your student finding yourselves sequestered by the Story Sequence Chart? Has the spotlight on Unit 3 lead to some classroom stagefright? While the transition from Unit 2 to Unit 3... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 160
It’s that time again! It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything.” These podcasts, which happen every tenth episode, have become quite popular. In Episode 160, Andrew tackles questions ranging from motivation to math... read more
Unit 5: Writing from Pictures: Podcast Episode 167
In Podcast 167 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 5, Writing from Pictures. This unit is distinct from the other... read more
Where Are They Now? Taylor Bennett: Porch Swing Girl
We love to hear from students who have experienced success with IEW. Today’s blog post features one who not only learned... read more
Imitation: the Greatest Form of Learning
It was an average weekday morning. I was preparing to leave for work, when my niece of just under two years... read more
An Inspiring Gift
In fifth grade I attended a small Christian school in Sarasota, Florida. It was an exciting year because our classroom was... read more
Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference
If you are moving through the IEW units at the pace of about one a month, you are either now in... read more
Letters to Treasure
As a fourth-grader who loved a great adventure, reading seemed to be the ticket to experience exciting mysteries, daring adventures, and... read more
The Story of a Story
My connection with the Lee family began with a phone call. One of IEW’s customer service agents spoke with a woman... read more
From the Mailbag: Podcast Episode 162
We aren’t in the habit of “tooting our own horn.” However, we really enjoy hearing about the success our customers are... read more
Everyone Needs an Editor! Podcast Episode 161
Ernest Hemingway had one. So did F. Scott Fitzgerald. For that matter, so did Roald Dahl. What do these authors share... read more
What’s the Story?
Are you or your student finding yourselves sequestered by the Story Sequence Chart? Has the spotlight on Unit 3 lead to... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 160
It’s that time again! It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything.” These podcasts, which happen every tenth episode, have become quite... read more
