Dive In! Podcast Episode 152
Does this describe you? You have been listening to the Arts of Language Podcast for a while now. The things you’ve heard on the podcast have been engaging, and you’re intrigued. But you... read more
Motivation: A Breath of Fresh Air
As educators, we all dream of the day that our students are motivated and excited about each assignment. Imagine if instead of having to pester and hound our stubborn students, they cheerfully and... read more
Metaphorically Speaking
What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe it more powerfully. Metaphors are common in poetry, where poets want to... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 150
One hundred-fifty podcasts. That’s a big number! And in this 150th podcast, Andrew and Julie address listeners’ questions in our regular segment, “Ask Andrew Anything.” There are a wide range of questions asked during... read more
Plan! Prepare! Persist!
As teachers, we plunge into the school year packed full of ambition and enthusiasm. Our weeks soon become routine, peppered with papers to grade, meetings to attend, and plans to complete. Plopped into... read more
Where Are They Now? IEW Intern Kaitlyn Butts
This summer, our IEW team grew by a few more people—college interns who have been helping in a variety of ways around the office. One of these special people is Kaitlyn Butts. Enjoy... read more
Securing Your Oxygen Mask
In the somewhat musty memories tucked into the corners of my mind, I can vaguely recall my thoughts about homeschooling before I took the plunge. Perhaps I had a bit of hubris, but... read more
A New Box of Crayons
As an adult, I still associate going back to school with a particular scent—the aroma of a freshly opened box of sixty-four crayons. And at the end of the summer, when I’m shopping... read more
Boy Mom: Podcast Episode 148
Two paradoxes exist for parents and their boys. How do parents deal with a culture of children who believe they have a right to be entertained? How should parents deal with the problem that every... read more
Scheduling Fun in a Full Day
“Wait. You work nearly thirty hours a week and you’re in school?!” While attending school full time, I also work for IEW remotely. As a common small talk question, peers often ask me... read more
Busting Boredom
“He who seeks rest finds boredom. He who seeks work finds rest.” - Dylan Thomas July is National Anti-Boredom Month. It is a fitting month for it, too. After all, students have been out... read more
Usage: Compliment or Complement?
Homophones are tricky things. They can trip up even the most astute student. From a young age students work on mastering the difference between to, too, and two, for example, or there, their,... read more
An Interview with Judy Sarden: Practical Help for Homeschoolers
Author, blogger, small business consultant, and homeschool speaker Judy Sarden has a heart for homeschooling families. Out of this love she has written a book called Sarden’s Practical Guide: How to Start Homeschooling.... read more
Where Are They Now? Micah Karr: Future Journalist
The oldest of three daughters, Micah Karr grew up near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and was home educated from kindergarten through grade 12. Now in college, Micah is enjoying the... read more
Filling Your Educational Bucket
Summer. It’s a season to rest and recover from the hard work of being an educator, right? Whether you are a five-day-a-week teacher in a brick and mortar school, a co-op facilitator teaching... read more
Latin: Finding Joy in the Challenge
“Who learns Latin? Why on earth are they learning Latin? Latin is a dead language!” I boldly stated in ignorance a few years ago. As I was contemplating the next steps on our homeschooling... read more
Year One of Structure and Style in the Classroom: Look Back and Reflect. Look Ahead and Plan.
A note before you begin: This post contains many helpful links to materials, related blogs, and additional information on our Schools website. We recommend that you read the blog all the way... read more
However Imperfectly: Podcast Episode 144
Podcast 144 is an extra special one because in it Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Andrew’s experiences and insights, reflecting on his approximately thirty years of working in education. The title of... read more
Beauty, Adventure, and Skunks—Oh My!
Lying in my soft denim sleeping bag in the bed of my parents’ long bed Chevy truck, my sister asleep on one side of me, my cousin on the other, I squirmed. Despite... read more
A Father’s Influence
My teacher training began around age eight. After my grandfather died, we moved to be closer to my grandmother, and my father changed careers from accounting to teaching. This is truly his gift.... read more
The Special Education Journey: Podcast Episode 143
ADHD, ASD, APD, PDD-NOS, SLD. If you know any of these acronyms, you may be the parent of a child who struggles with learning disabilities. Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia are other common learning... read more
Dive In! Podcast Episode 152
Does this describe you? You have been listening to the Arts of Language Podcast for a while now. The things you’ve... read more
Motivation: A Breath of Fresh Air
As educators, we all dream of the day that our students are motivated and excited about each assignment. Imagine if instead... read more
Metaphorically Speaking
What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 150
One hundred-fifty podcasts. That’s a big number! And in this 150th podcast, Andrew and Julie address listeners’ questions in our regular... read more
Plan! Prepare! Persist!
As teachers, we plunge into the school year packed full of ambition and enthusiasm. Our weeks soon become routine, peppered with... read more
Where Are They Now? IEW Intern Kaitlyn Butts
This summer, our IEW team grew by a few more people—college interns who have been helping in a variety of ways... read more
Securing Your Oxygen Mask
In the somewhat musty memories tucked into the corners of my mind, I can vaguely recall my thoughts about homeschooling before... read more
A New Box of Crayons
As an adult, I still associate going back to school with a particular scent—the aroma of a freshly opened box of... read more
Boy Mom: Podcast Episode 148
Two paradoxes exist for parents and their boys. How do parents deal with a culture of children who believe they have a... read more
Scheduling Fun in a Full Day
“Wait. You work nearly thirty hours a week and you’re in school?!” While attending school full time, I also work for... read more
Busting Boredom
“He who seeks rest finds boredom. He who seeks work finds rest.” - Dylan Thomas July is National Anti-Boredom Month. It is... read more
Usage: Compliment or Complement?
Homophones are tricky things. They can trip up even the most astute student. From a young age students work on mastering... read more
An Interview with Judy Sarden: Practical Help for Homeschoolers
Author, blogger, small business consultant, and homeschool speaker Judy Sarden has a heart for homeschooling families. Out of this love she... read more
Where Are They Now? Micah Karr: Future Journalist
The oldest of three daughters, Micah Karr grew up near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and was home educated... read more
Filling Your Educational Bucket
Summer. It’s a season to rest and recover from the hard work of being an educator, right? Whether you are a... read more
Latin: Finding Joy in the Challenge
“Who learns Latin? Why on earth are they learning Latin? Latin is a dead language!” I boldly stated in ignorance a... read more
Year One of Structure and Style in the Classroom: Look Back and Reflect. Look Ahead and Plan.
A note before you begin: This post contains many helpful links to materials, related blogs, and additional information on our... read more
However Imperfectly: Podcast Episode 144
Podcast 144 is an extra special one because in it Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Andrew’s experiences and insights, reflecting... read more
Beauty, Adventure, and Skunks—Oh My!
Lying in my soft denim sleeping bag in the bed of my parents’ long bed Chevy truck, my sister asleep on... read more
A Father’s Influence
My teacher training began around age eight. After my grandfather died, we moved to be closer to my grandmother, and my... read more
The Special Education Journey: Podcast Episode 143
ADHD, ASD, APD, PDD-NOS, SLD. If you know any of these acronyms, you may be the parent of a child who... read more
