Reward Systems – Do they really work?
Have you ever wondered how to motivate your students without resorting to bribery? Occasionally our exceptional customer service team receives a question that only Andrew Pudewa himself can answer. This blog post represents... read more
Celebrating Fathers
What can we say about dads? They do so much. There are simply too many things to list! But as we approach the celebration of Father’s Day this month, we want to focus... read more
Announcing the 2020 IEW Writing Contest Winners!
It’s become a tradition that each spring, we announce the prompts for the annual IEW Writing Contest. This year’s prompts were as follows: Level A: Write a 2-paragraph composition about why kindness is important,... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 220
From the very beginning of The Arts of Language Podcast, every tenth episode has been dedicated to having Andrew answer listeners’ questions. Aptly titled “Ask Andrew Anything,” these episodes are filled with a... read more
More Tips and Tools for Online Instruction
Last year, we published two posts dedicated to the topic of tutoring online, something that many IEW instructors do each week. The posts discussed a variety of helpful tools to use while preparing... read more
Aesop: Who Was He?
Who was Aesop? His fables are world famous, but the man, if he even existed at all, is shrouded in mystery. What little is known about him is likely conflated to legend in... read more
Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Kids
In today’s blog post we welcome guest blogger Mark Baker, co-founder of Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship, as he shares four important reasons why helping to create an entrepreneurial spirit in your kids is so... read more
Parent and Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Renee’s and Benjamin’s Views
Recently we had the opportunity to catch up with one of the Level A Structure and Style Students along with his mother. Benjamin participated in both years of the Level A course, and... read more
Joy in the Journey with Delights to Discover
Over the years, Andrew Pudewa has often shared how important it is for educators and parents to take time to fill themselves as they seek to instruct their students. When you take time... read more
Confessions of a Homeschooler: Podcast Episode 217
In the latest Arts of Language Podcast, Episode 217, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited Erica Arndt to speak with them. Erica, who created the blog Confessions of a Homeschooler, is one of... read more
Usage: Eminent or Imminent?
Homophones, words that sound the same but that have different spellings or meanings or both, can be tricky to remember. Some of the earliest homophones students learn are its and it’s as well... read more
The Story Behind One of the Greatest Story Series of All Time
There are certain works of literature that cross cultural divides and stand the test of time. Nearly everyone has heard of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Little House on the Prairie... read more
The Deadly Error of Over-Expectation: Podcast Episode 216
This week’s podcast, Episode 216, concludes the series focusing on the four deadly errors of teaching writing. In the earlier episodes Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discussed the first three errors: overcorrecting, withholding... read more
Passing the Baton: Living a Life of Mentorship
Who are the mentors in your life? Hopefully all of us have experienced the blessing of having a mentor to help guide us on our paths. These are the precious people who carve... read more
Happy Birthday, Mr. Pudewa!
Milestones are moments to celebrate. This last November, IEW celebrated a milestone: its twenty-fifth birthday as a company. This month, those of us who love and appreciate Andrew Pudewa want to celebrate a... read more
Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To enter, post a video or a... read more
Announcing Classical Conversations’ Newest Opportunity: Master of Arts in Classical Studies
In the latest podcast, Episode 213, Robert Bortins, chief executive officer for Classical Conversations (CC), joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in the studio. Bortins was there to share some exciting news: Classical... read more
The Deadly Error of Withholding Help: Podcast Episode 212
In the second episode of a 4-part podcast series highlighting Andrew’s article, “The 4 Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing,” Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how withholding help negatively impacts a student’s progress.... read more
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
Last week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker hosted a webinar called “A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling.” If you weren’t able to participate in the live event, you are in luck. You can... read more
Happy Birthday, Hans!
On April 2 in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a baby boy was born to a poor couple. Naming him Hans, their only child grew up to become one of the most famous writers... read more
Stronger Together
Over the past month or so, people across the globe and around the country have come together to confront an invisible enemy. Facing uncertain days ahead, rather than looking at their own difficulties... read more
Reward Systems – Do they really work?
Have you ever wondered how to motivate your students without resorting to bribery? Occasionally our exceptional customer service team receives a... read more
Celebrating Fathers
What can we say about dads? They do so much. There are simply too many things to list! But as we... read more
Announcing the 2020 IEW Writing Contest Winners!
It’s become a tradition that each spring, we announce the prompts for the annual IEW Writing Contest. This year’s prompts were... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 220
From the very beginning of The Arts of Language Podcast, every tenth episode has been dedicated to having Andrew answer listeners’... read more
More Tips and Tools for Online Instruction
Last year, we published two posts dedicated to the topic of tutoring online, something that many IEW instructors do each week.... read more
Aesop: Who Was He?
Who was Aesop? His fables are world famous, but the man, if he even existed at all, is shrouded in mystery.... read more
Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Kids
In today’s blog post we welcome guest blogger Mark Baker, co-founder of Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship, as he shares four important reasons... read more
Parent and Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Renee’s and Benjamin’s Views
Recently we had the opportunity to catch up with one of the Level A Structure and Style Students along with his... read more
Joy in the Journey with Delights to Discover
Over the years, Andrew Pudewa has often shared how important it is for educators and parents to take time to fill... read more
Confessions of a Homeschooler: Podcast Episode 217
In the latest Arts of Language Podcast, Episode 217, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited Erica Arndt to speak with them.... read more
Usage: Eminent or Imminent?
Homophones, words that sound the same but that have different spellings or meanings or both, can be tricky to remember. Some... read more
The Story Behind One of the Greatest Story Series of All Time
There are certain works of literature that cross cultural divides and stand the test of time. Nearly everyone has heard of... read more
The Deadly Error of Over-Expectation: Podcast Episode 216
This week’s podcast, Episode 216, concludes the series focusing on the four deadly errors of teaching writing. In the earlier episodes... read more
Passing the Baton: Living a Life of Mentorship
Who are the mentors in your life? Hopefully all of us have experienced the blessing of having a mentor to help... read more
Happy Birthday, Mr. Pudewa!
Milestones are moments to celebrate. This last November, IEW celebrated a milestone: its twenty-fifth birthday as a company. This month, those... read more
Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media... read more
Announcing Classical Conversations’ Newest Opportunity: Master of Arts in Classical Studies
In the latest podcast, Episode 213, Robert Bortins, chief executive officer for Classical Conversations (CC), joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker... read more
The Deadly Error of Withholding Help: Podcast Episode 212
In the second episode of a 4-part podcast series highlighting Andrew’s article, “The 4 Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing,” Andrew Pudewa... read more
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
Last week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker hosted a webinar called “A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling.” If you weren’t able... read more
Happy Birthday, Hans!
On April 2 in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a baby boy was born to a poor couple. Naming him Hans, their... read more
Stronger Together
Over the past month or so, people across the globe and around the country have come together to confront an invisible... read more
