Metacognition Matters: Teaching Thinking Skills through Modeling
When students become aware of their own thinking processes and start to ask and answer questions about their learning, they are using metacognitive thinking skills. In a nutshell, metacognitive thinking happens when learners... read more
The Habit of Making Decisions
IEW’s approach to writing instruction trains students to ask questions, and it creates decision-makers. As they work through the structural models, students grow in their competence and their confidence in making decisions. Let’s... read more
Nurturing Book Lovers in Your Home
Few things in life bring as much delight for a child as a trip to the library. What’s not to love? Kids, who are natural-born book lovers, are drawn like magnets to the... read more
Where are they now? Jacob McDonald: Aspiring Screenwriter
Thanks to IEW and the Student Writing Intensive courses, which teach you how to write, not just what to write, I am able to express myself through my passion—screenwriting. IEW alum Jacob McDonald is a college student from... read more
Three Signs of Student Engagement
When IEW’s educational consultants talk with teachers who use our method, we always look forward to asking the question, “What surprises you the most?” Regularly the answer has something to do with how... read more
How to Think
Last week we asked the question, "Can you trust the system?" Is it worth following the order of the structural models as taught in the IEW syllabus? Over the next few weeks, we... read more
Kim Murphy, Hybrid School Teacher
In recent years, more and more parents have opted for a new educational approach that many believe offers the best of both worlds: hybrid schooling. While hybrid schooling still allows for a hands-on... read more
Can you trust the system?
If you have been searching our forum or calling our coaches for help, you have probably heard the advice, “Trust the system.” When you first begin learning the Structure and Style™ approach, it... read more
Where are they now? Megan House: Journalist and Dance Teacher
On my drive to work every day, I pass a large-scale construction project. Yesterday as I passed some of the equipment, I was struck by the similarity between building and writing. It doesn’t... read more
Become an IEW® Accredited Instructor this summer!
Summer is the perfect time to sharpen your writing and teaching skills with IEW. If you are planning to teach IEW classes in a co-op, tutor students, or teach the IEW method to... read more
Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire
Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t it? While these are certainly important, they aren’t what matters most. Writing... read more
A Poem for Your Independence Day
Have you and your students memorized any poetry of late? Perhaps you're working your way through Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization and looking for the perfect poem for your personal selection at the... read more
Co-op teachers: Make it your best year yet!
I love the sound of children giggling as they work together to choose a quality adjective or come up with a witty alliteration. If you are planning to teach IEW in a homeschool... read more
Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer
One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks of life, all pursuing their dreams. Nothing is quite as inspiring and... read more
Congratulations to IEW’s 2016 Writing Contest Winners!
This spring, we were delighted to host our second annual writing contest, receiving submissions from students all around the world. Our online writing instructors served as the judges, carefully reading each submission and... read more
Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: Criminologist-in-Training
Ever wonder if you made the right decision to homeschool? If your hopeful expectations for your children will be realized? I recently had the opportunity to interview Brenner Fisher, who is now studying... read more
Three Things My Parents Pushed in High School That Changed My Life
by Woody Robertson Nearing the end of my high school years, I was struck with the reality that I had too many interests and very little understanding of where I should focus. My relatives... read more
Boot Camp for Your College-Bound Student
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln Do your college-bound students have a few hours this summer to sharpen their... read more
The LEGOs® of Language
This week, for your enjoyment, we are revisiting a classic post from our archives. We hope you enjoy Andrew's thoughts on the LEGOs® of Language! Most all children—especially boys—love to play with building toys,... read more
Is grammar boring?
Do your students hate grammar? Do they think it’s boring, confusing, or pointless? Do you? If so, I want to recommend some fantastic picture books that will help spark an interest in even... read more
Fazed by the Primary Phases?
Primary teachers know all too well that children do not enter school at the same readiness level. Just as a child talks and walks when he is ready, the same is true for... read more
Metacognition Matters: Teaching Thinking Skills through Modeling
When students become aware of their own thinking processes and start to ask and answer questions about their learning, they are... read more
The Habit of Making Decisions
IEW’s approach to writing instruction trains students to ask questions, and it creates decision-makers. As they work through the structural models,... read more
Nurturing Book Lovers in Your Home
Few things in life bring as much delight for a child as a trip to the library. What’s not to love?... read more
Where are they now? Jacob McDonald: Aspiring Screenwriter
Thanks to IEW and the Student Writing Intensive courses, which teach you how to write, not just what to write, I am able to express... read more
Three Signs of Student Engagement
When IEW’s educational consultants talk with teachers who use our method, we always look forward to asking the question, “What surprises... read more
How to Think
Last week we asked the question, "Can you trust the system?" Is it worth following the order of the structural models... read more
Kim Murphy, Hybrid School Teacher
In recent years, more and more parents have opted for a new educational approach that many believe offers the best of... read more
Can you trust the system?
If you have been searching our forum or calling our coaches for help, you have probably heard the advice, “Trust the... read more
Where are they now? Megan House: Journalist and Dance Teacher
On my drive to work every day, I pass a large-scale construction project. Yesterday as I passed some of the equipment,... read more
Become an IEW® Accredited Instructor this summer!
Summer is the perfect time to sharpen your writing and teaching skills with IEW. If you are planning to teach IEW... read more
Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire
Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t... read more
A Poem for Your Independence Day
Have you and your students memorized any poetry of late? Perhaps you're working your way through Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization... read more
Co-op teachers: Make it your best year yet!
I love the sound of children giggling as they work together to choose a quality adjective or come up with a... read more
Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer
One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks... read more
Congratulations to IEW’s 2016 Writing Contest Winners!
This spring, we were delighted to host our second annual writing contest, receiving submissions from students all around the world. Our... read more
Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: Criminologist-in-Training
Ever wonder if you made the right decision to homeschool? If your hopeful expectations for your children will be realized? I... read more
Three Things My Parents Pushed in High School That Changed My Life
by Woody Robertson Nearing the end of my high school years, I was struck with the reality that I had too many... read more
Boot Camp for Your College-Bound Student
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln Do... read more
The LEGOs® of Language
This week, for your enjoyment, we are revisiting a classic post from our archives. We hope you enjoy Andrew's thoughts on... read more
Is grammar boring?
Do your students hate grammar? Do they think it’s boring, confusing, or pointless? Do you? If so, I want to recommend... read more
Fazed by the Primary Phases?
Primary teachers know all too well that children do not enter school at the same readiness level. Just as a child... read more
