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
My IEW Journey: Becoming a Successful IEW Classroom Writing Teacher
As a child, I wanted to become a second-grade teacher. In college, though, my parents pushed me to study business instead. Poor grades followed, and a degree change became imperative. I switched paths... read more
Sharing a Season Filled with Gratitude
As educators, whether of the traditional brick-and-mortar variety, the homeschool variety, or anything in between, we earnestly desire to prepare our students well for the “real world.” Dutifully we spend time constructing our... 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
Thoughts on Dyslexia
Recently we held a webinar that focused on dyslexia, the most common learning disability in the United States. During the presentation Andrew Pudewa shared some basic information on what dyslexia actually is (hint,... 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
Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program
When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce phonics for reading and spelling. Regularly we hear from teachers using their... read more
A Conversation with Susan Barton: Podcast Episode 159
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker recently welcomed Susan Barton into the studio. Susan is the developer of the Barton Reading and Spelling System. An Orton-Gillingham-based program of instruction, it teaches individuals who are... read more
On Receiving Accommodations for ACT and SAT—A Personal Story
As a homeschooling parent with a special needs student, I was nervous for high school to begin. I wanted my daughter to be able to go to college if she wanted, and I... read more
Moving on to Unit 3: Podcast Episode 158
Now that the first weeks of school are complete, many students are beginning to move into Unit 3, Retelling Narrative Stories. After Units 1 and 2 where students created key word outlines from... read more
An Interview with Todd Wilson, Family Man
Recently Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker had an opportunity to sit down and converse with Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries. We wanted to extend the conversation a little further, so we spent... read more
Help for the Special Journey
The month of October is filled with special observances from the silly to the serious. For example, the month claims to be, among other things, National Positive Attitude Month. Other observances include Bullying... read more
A Conversation Between a Couple of Family Men: Podcast Episode 157
Author, artist, and all around great guy Todd Wilson joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for some conversation in Podcast 157 recently. Todd is well known for his humorous yet honest glimpse of... read more
Understanding Idioms
Idioms. We use them in our everyday conversations, but because they are so ingrained into our language structure, we rarely stop to give them a thought. If you had asked me to define... read more
Tutoring with IEW—A Win-Win!
IEW is taught across homes and schools all around the world. Often it is a teacher or parent who guides students through the IEW approach to writing, but tutors who meet with students... read more
Wow! Children! Wow! Learning!
In Episode 156 of the Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa continues his trip down memory lane. He reminisces about his time spent learning from Shinichi Suzuki and then recalls his experiences in... read more
The Power of Partnerships
Have you ever had to do something you thought would make you look silly or at minimum receive some odd glances? I sure have! For example, our eldest daughter had a biology experiment... read more
A Suzuki History: Podcast Episode 155
“Ten thousand times, and then begins understanding.” Japanese saying That proverb reflects a philosophy that sounds foreign to Western minds, but it is reflective of the Suzuki methodology of instruction. In Podcast 155 Andrew... read more
Memorization in Motion
Recently we published a blog post that described some of the many benefits of memorization. In that post we mentioned one of the programs we offer that helps build memorization muscle—Linguistic Development through... 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
My IEW Journey: Becoming a Successful IEW Classroom Writing Teacher
As a child, I wanted to become a second-grade teacher. In college, though, my parents pushed me to study business instead.... read more
Sharing a Season Filled with Gratitude
As educators, whether of the traditional brick-and-mortar variety, the homeschool variety, or anything in between, we earnestly desire to prepare our... 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
Thoughts on Dyslexia
Recently we held a webinar that focused on dyslexia, the most common learning disability in the United States. During the presentation... 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
Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program
When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce... read more
A Conversation with Susan Barton: Podcast Episode 159
Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker recently welcomed Susan Barton into the studio. Susan is the developer of the Barton Reading and... read more
On Receiving Accommodations for ACT and SAT—A Personal Story
As a homeschooling parent with a special needs student, I was nervous for high school to begin. I wanted my daughter... read more
Moving on to Unit 3: Podcast Episode 158
Now that the first weeks of school are complete, many students are beginning to move into Unit 3, Retelling Narrative Stories.... read more
An Interview with Todd Wilson, Family Man
Recently Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker had an opportunity to sit down and converse with Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries.... read more
Help for the Special Journey
The month of October is filled with special observances from the silly to the serious. For example, the month claims to... read more
A Conversation Between a Couple of Family Men: Podcast Episode 157
Author, artist, and all around great guy Todd Wilson joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for some conversation in Podcast 157... read more
Understanding Idioms
Idioms. We use them in our everyday conversations, but because they are so ingrained into our language structure, we rarely stop... read more
Tutoring with IEW—A Win-Win!
IEW is taught across homes and schools all around the world. Often it is a teacher or parent who guides students... read more
Wow! Children! Wow! Learning!
In Episode 156 of the Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa continues his trip down memory lane. He reminisces about his... read more
The Power of Partnerships
Have you ever had to do something you thought would make you look silly or at minimum receive some odd glances?... read more
A Suzuki History: Podcast Episode 155
“Ten thousand times, and then begins understanding.” Japanese saying That proverb reflects a philosophy that sounds foreign to Western minds, but it... read more
Memorization in Motion
Recently we published a blog post that described some of the many benefits of memorization. In that post we mentioned one... read more
