The Arts of Language Podcast

It’s August, and a new school year will soon begin. For IEW teachers and parents, this means returning to the beginning. The Structure and Style method starts over each year with Units 1 and 2. What benefits do students receive by revisiting these foundational skills? In this week’s podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the importance of beginning the school year with review. Referenced Materials Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” Audio talk Article “Convert . . . to Pens!” by Andrew Pudewa Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 379: Opening the GATE for Exceptional Children Episode 333: Letter to the Editor Transcript of Podcast Episode 384 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Dr. Nicholas Ellis to this episode. Dr. Ellis is the founder and CEO of Christian Halls International (CHI), an organization that organizes and nurtures local communities for students in higher education programs. In this week’s episode, he discusses the dual enrollment opportunities offered through the partnership between Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) and CHI. Referenced Materials Dr. Nicholas Ellis Christian Halls International Christian Halls International and the Institute for Excellence in Writing ”Learning from Dirty Jobs” by Mike Rowe Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C Fix It! Grammar: Level 5 Frog Prince IEW Online classes Transcript of Podcast Episode 383 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office has partnered with IEW to provide the recommended writing curriculum for their member and curriculum schools. IEW will produce a brand new curriculum aligned with Hillsdale’s K-12 Program Guides for third to eighth grades. Join Andrew Pudewa, Julie Walker, and their special guest Dr. Kathleen O’Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education, as they discuss the partnership and the new writing curriculum! Referenced Materials Dr. Kathleen O’Toole Hillsdale College K-12 Education Hillsdale Schools Locations Barney Family Foundation Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Adventures in Writing IEW Schools Division Transcript of Podcast Episode 382 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Jim Weiss on this episode! For the past thirty-five years, Jim Weiss has been telling stories professionally around the world. This master storyteller grew up hearing his father retell great stories. In “Summer Writing” (Podcast 373), one of the suggested activities is story writing. In this podcast Jim Weiss explains the unbreakable rules of storytelling and offers helpful story writing tips. Referenced Materials   Jim Weiss Episode 373: Summer Writing Ideas Storytelling Recordings by Jim Weiss The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas The Black Count by Tom Reiss The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood as told by Jim Weiss Animal Tales as told by Jim Weiss Heroes in Mythology as told by Jim Weiss The Wonderful Wizard of Oz read unabridged by Jim Weiss Marathon as told by Jim Weiss [free download] Transcript of Podcast Episode 381 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

It is time for another Ask Andrew Anything episode! Join us this week as Julie Walker asks Andrew Pudewa questions submitted by our listeners. Along with helpful tips and insightful suggestions on helping students with spelling and poetry writing, Andrew addresses artificial intelligence (AI) writing technology and what parents and teachers need to be aware of. Referenced Materials   Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Phonetic Zoo Spelling and the Brain audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Episode 376: A Necessary Conversation about Artificial Intelligence Transcript of Podcast Episode 380 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

A wide array of learning differences exists. While we often focus on those differences, such as dyslexia or ADHD, which cause our students to work below their grade levels, students who fall into the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) category may also struggle in the classroom. In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker look at definitions, myths, challenges, and strategies for teachers with gifted students. Referenced Materials   Learning Differences? IEW can help! Council for Exceptional Children "Myths about Gifted Students"  National Association for Gifted Children However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style for Students Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Types of Problems Gifted Children Face" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Premium Membership Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 379 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss dysgraphia with Jennifer Mauser, one of IEW’s Educational Consultants and a Master Barton tutor. Learn what dysgraphia is and discover ways that you can help students with this learning difference grow their skills and gain confidence in their writing. Referenced Materials Jennifer Mauser Learning Differences? IEW can help! International Dyslexia Association Barton Reading & Spelling System Podcast Episode with Susan Barton Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide Part 1 | Part 2 Instructor Accreditation Program Episode 362: ADHD — Strategies for Success “So What, Exactly, Is Dysgraphia?” by Jennifer Mauser Cursive Knowledge Primary Arts of Language Bleak House by Charles Dickens ADDitude IEW's Blog Transcript of Podcast Episode 378 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Wonders of Science Writing Lessons joined the theme-based writing series in March 2023. In this podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker bring clarity to the IEW theme-based product line and give recommendations on where to start and where to continue. They also explore the reason why these are the most frequently asked questions from our customers. Listen in as they praise the benefits and wonders of the IEW theme-based writing lessons. Referenced Materials   Wonders of Science Writing Lessons Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Magalog Transcript of Podcast Episode 377 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they talk with Drew Formsma about artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and the effects new technology has on culture. Teachers are scrambling to determine whether using AI is cheating and how students can use artificial intelligence with academic integrity. Parents are simply trying to understand what artificial intelligence is. Listen to this episode as Drew presents suggestions for conversations parents and teachers need to have with their students. Referenced Materials Drew Formsma Everyday Generosity by Drew Formsma and Brad Formsma I Like Giving TEDx talk by Drew Formsma Nurturing Competent Communicators Transcript of Podcast Episode 376 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this Homeschooling 101 episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker engage in a conversation about how to homeschool. Where do you start? You can customize your child’s education to suit the needs of your family. This is true if you have preschoolers or are leaving the school system to homeschool. Be inspired as Andrew and Julie share their words of wisdom from many years of homeschooling. Referenced Materials Cultivating Language Arts Primary Arts of Language (PAL) Homeschool Legal Defense Association National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Stoa Transcript of Podcast Episode 375 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

It’s here! After many months we are proud to introduce our newest video product, Introduction to Public Speaking! In this program middle and high school students learn memory and delivery techniques for five different types of speeches, tips on where to stand and where to look, and other valuable skills for becoming confident verbal communicators. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they elaborate on the new Introduction to Public Speaking. Referenced Materials “IEW's New Introduction to Public Speaking” Introduction to Public Speaking National Christian Forensics and Communications Association National Speech and Debate Association Stoa "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer Structure and Style for Students Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students Portable Walls for the Public Speaker Portable Walls Grammar on the Go Tools for Young Writers Transcript of Podcast Episode 374 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As the school year winds down and summer approaches, parents may be pondering strategies to enrich their students’ writing. Summer is a great time to take a break from regularly scheduled academics and embrace new activities to retain or expand writing skills. In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker suggest some creative ways to do just that. Referenced Materials Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Fix It! Grammar Episode 368: National Poetry Month Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Storyworth IEW Facebook Page Transcript of Podcast Episode 373 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

It’s graduation season! Commencement speeches, students walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, and parents cheering their graduates are all part of this ceremonial rite of passage. Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how commencement is a time of celebrating accomplishments and yet preparing to launch into a new life journey. Listen in as Andrew shares his thoughts on graduation and imparts his words of wisdom for both high school and college graduates. Referenced Materials 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson Beyond Order by Jordan Peterson The Bible in a Year The One-Life Solution by Henry Cloud Transcript of Podcast Episode 372 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa, “the funny man with the wonderful words,” is known for telling jokes to his audiences whether it is to students in a classroom or parents and educators at a conference. Incorporating humor and selecting jokes appropriately is a skill that can be developed. In today’s podcast he and Julie Walker explore the art of telling jokes. Listen in to enjoy a few laughs with Andrew as he defines gelotology, explains how to tell a joke, and of course shares a few jokes too. Referenced Materials Andrew Pudewa Episode 312: Learning about Laughter Humor in Teaching and Speaking audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Jim Weiss The Babylon Bee "Keep your worms warm" "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Transcript of Podcast Episode 371 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Many of IEW’s podcast episodes in 2023 follow this year’s theme of exploring how IEW can help students with learning differences. Every tenth episode features questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Join us as Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from parents regarding their struggling students. Offering practical tips, he helps equip parents to assist their students in improving their writing and spelling skills. Referenced Materials Learning Differences? IEW can help! Episode 159: IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton  The Dyslexic Advantage: A Conversation with Brock and Fernette Eide Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Episode 356: Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences Episode 363: IEW Helps Students with Dyslexia Episode 362: ADHD — Strategies for Success The Phonetic Zoo Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Fix It! Grammar Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 370 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in this episode to find out if it is really necessary for students to write on paper in 2023. Learn why Andrew advocates for the writing process to include what he calls the “sloppy copy.” Discover how rubrics and checklists take the guesswork out of grading papers. Andrew and Julie offer tips and tricks for correcting and grading papers in a way that is truly helpful to students. Referenced Materials “Marking and Grading” by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Fix It! Grammar “Convert...to Pens!” by Andrew Pudewa Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Structure and Style for Students “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” Audio talk Article Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Premium Membership Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In 1996 April was designated as National Poetry Month. In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker offer an assortment of ways to celebrate the occasion. As they explore the value of reading poetry, they also share tips and tricks for writing and memorizing poetry to cultivate your students’ enjoyment of poetry. Referenced Materials National Poetry Month Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Favorite Poems Old and New The Goodness of Memory Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe "Horatius at the Bridge" by Thomas Babington Macaulay Poetry Out Loud Dr. James B. Webster "What to Do with Foxes- A Sonnet" by Andrew Pudewa Episode 314: Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development "30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Classroom" Writing Contests HSLDA Contents Magnum Opus Magazine Poetry Subscribe "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer FREE gifts from IEW! Transcript of Podcast Episode 368 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Eleven years ago, Ginny Yurich, an overwhelmed and exhausted mom of three under three, accepted a challenge from a friend to spend time with her little ones outdoors. In this Arts of Language episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Ginny Yurich, author, speaker, homeschooling mom of five, and founder of the global movement 1000 Hours Outside. Listen in as she passionately shares her family’s journey to get outside that led to “a movement for those who want a slower childhood and a fuller life.” Referenced Materials 1000 Hours Outside™ 1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time by Ginny Yurich 1000 Hours Outside Activity Book by Ginny Yurich 2022 Kick-Off Pack Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Mothers of Preschoolers Smart Moves by Dr. Carla Hannaford Free-Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy Let Grow Free to Learn by Peter Gray Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Cosmo Together Playborhood by Mike Lanza Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells Transcript of Podcast Episode 367 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are excited to welcome Jonathan Brush with Unbound, an organization that offers unique options for high school and college students. Unbound is a project-based higher education program that equips young adults to take ownership of their education and prepares them for life. Referenced Materials Unbound Accelerated Distance Learning by Brad Voeller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Be Unbound YouTube Channel The Masquerade Ball | Abigail's Story | Unbound Stories Transcript of Podcast Episode 366 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] † Contains distinctly Christian content

In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker reflect on the impact of 2020 and the explosion of homeschooling. Join their conversation as they address some of parents’ most compelling questions when considering homeschooling. What does it mean to homeschool? Is it legal? What about socialization? Are there resources readily available? Referenced Materials “Culture, Curriculum, and Care” “You CAN Homeschool!” “'We're toast'” YouTube Video Homeschool Help from IEW Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Homeschool Legal Defense Association Transcript of Podcast Episode 365 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Katie Wells, founder of WellnessMama.com, joins Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker on today’s Arts of Language podcast! After facing health issues of her own during her first pregnancy, Katie was determined to find answers and share her health research with others. Katie has created a thriving community through her blog and podcast, sharing practical tips, recipes, and other information to make life better! In this episode Katie shares her best wellness advice that anyone can implement now for a healthier lifestyle. Referenced Materials Katie Wells Wellness Mama Culture, Curriculum, and Care Part 1 | Part 2 Wellness Mama RealPlans 1000 Hours Outside™ Chef Junior The Wellness Mama Cookbook by Katie Wells The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox by Katie Wells The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Wellness Mama Podcast Episode 309 Transcript of Podcast Episode 364 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In today’s Arts of Language podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker review the challenges of dyslexia and how IEW can help! Students with dyslexia can be more easily overwhelmed with complex tasks than other children are. To solve this problem, we must separate the complexity of the writing process. Referenced Materials Learning Differences? IEW can Help! Barton Reading & Spelling System Podcast Episode with Susan Barton Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide Part 1 | Part 2 Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Getting Things Done by David Allen Living with Dyslexia – An Interview with Chris Pudewa Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Princess and the Kiss by Jennie Bishop The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear Audrey Wood Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Transcript of Podcast Episode 363 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

What do Michael Phelps, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Jordan have in common? In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although students with ADHD face some challenges, there are also advantages! As a mother to two sons diagnosed with ADHD, Julie shares helpful research, advice, and personal experiences. Referenced Materials DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 362 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are pleased to welcome author Monica Swanson to discuss her newest book, Raising Amazing. In this Arts of Language podcast episode, she shares the insight and wisdom gained parenting four boys. How do you raise children who love God, like their family, and do the dishes without being asked? Her practical advice will enlighten parents with children of all ages. Referenced Materials Monica Swanson Episode R04: The Joys of Boys Raising Amazing by Monica Swanson Interview with Monica Swanson's Sons Boy Mom by Monica Swanson The Secret of Your Naturally Skinny Friends by Monica Swanson Monica's Character Training Course Growing Slowly Wise by David Roper Gladys Aylward by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham Red Sails to Capri by Ann Well Structure and Style for Students Fix It! Grammar Transcript of Podcast Episode 361 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] † Contains distinctly Christian content

It is time for another “Ask Andrew Anything” podcast episode! In this ongoing series, Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from both teachers and teaching parents. This week many of the questions revolve around the topic of motivation. Andrew’s answers provide insight and encouragement as teachers and students embark on the last half of the academic year. Referenced Materials National Novel Writing Month Christian Halls International “Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style” Part 1 | Part 2 Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers IEW Book Recommendations Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Read-Aloud Revival Your Morning Basket “The Art and Science of Motivation” by Andrew Pudewa Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa “Process versus Product” by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 360 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. Andrew Pudewa refers to these as the “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing.” Join the Arts of Language podcast as Andrew and Julie Walker discuss these errors along with practical ways to overcome them. Referenced Materials "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 333: Letter to the Editor Episode 293: Process versus Product Structure and Style for Students Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level B Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 359 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, helpful to you, then it is easy to study and learn.” This week Andrew and Julie discuss the four forms of relevancy: intrinsic, inspired, contrived, and enforced. Andrew and Julie dive into these ideas and share how they can be used to help both students and teachers! Referenced Materials Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 174: Why Gender Matters — An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax "The Art and Science of Motivation" The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Magnum Opus Magazine Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contests Transcript of Podcast Episode 358 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King as they interview Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Knowing that testing tremendously influences curriculum development in secondary education, Jeremy developed the CLT to connect students with richer, more meaningful content. In the short time of seven years, the CLT has gained tremendous traction. It is now accepted by over two hundred colleges as a complete replacement for the ACT and SAT exams. Referenced Materials Classic Learning Test List of CLT Partner Colleges The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis Transcript of Podcast Episode 357 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials from teaching parents to help answer the question. Tune in to this inspiring episode and learn how IEW's Structure and Style methodology breaks the complex task of writing into small, manageable steps that teach students the process and give them the confidence to succeed. Referenced Materials Learning Differences? IEW can help! Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Barton Reading & Spelling System Podcast Episode with Susan Barton Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide Part 1 | Part 2 Theme-Based Writing Lessons Premium Membership The Phonetic Zoo Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Fix It! Grammar Transcript of Podcast Episode 356 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome IEW affiliate and homeschool mom Leilani Melendez. Leilani offers guidance and resources to other homeschool families primarily through her YouTube channel and website, Living with Eve. In this episode Leilani discusses her work and shares her homeschooling experience as a parent educator to special needs children. Referenced Materials Living with Eve YouTube Channel Website The Institutes for the Achievements of Human Potential Structure and Style for Students Freedom to Learn by Leilani Melendez Leilani's Instagram Page Transcript of Podcast Episode 355 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa gathers his research to discuss the effects of technology in an educational setting. In this insightful episode you will learn about the differences between reading on paper versus on a screen, the benefits of writing notes instead of typing them, and the advantages of using a pen rather than a pencil. Referenced Materials “Convert . . . to Pens!” Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Paper and Pen Slides Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style “More than Ebook vs. Print: The Concept of ‘Media Mentors’” by Lisa Guernsey “Teaching with Interactive Picture E-Books in Grades K–6” by Heather Ruetschlin Schugar et al. Words Onscreen by Naomi S. Baron “Reading Linear Texts on Paper versus Computer Screen: Effects on Reading Comprehension” by Anne Mangen et al. “Readers Absorb Less on Kindles than on Paper, Study Finds” published by The Guardian “Laptop Multitasking Hinders Classroom Learning for Both Users and Nearby Peers” by Faria Sana et al. “The Pen Is Mightier than the Keyboard” by Pam A. Mueller and Daniel M. Oppenheimer “Should Cursive Handwriting Still Be Taught in Schools?” Cursive Knowledge “An Analysis of the Ball Point Pen versus the Pencil as a Beginning Handwriting Instrument” by Shirley Tawney Transcript of Podcast Episode 354 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Merry Christmas! At IEW the Christmas celebration has just begun since we celebrate the holiday from December 26 until January 6. In the spirit of the season, Andrew and Julie reveal their favorite Christmas movies. In this week’s episode, the two share delightful stories about times they have watched the films and explain why they enjoy the movies they do. Referenced Materials Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2022 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss The Little Drummer Boy Amahl and the Night Visitors Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Miracle on 34th Street 1947 Version 1994 Version A Christmas Carol 1999 Movie Book by Charles Dickens Musical Scrooge The Sound of Music A Charlie Brown Christmas It’s a Wonderful Life Joyeux Noel Christmas with the Kranks Skipping Christmas by John Grisham Holiday Inn The Man Who Invented Christmas Movie Book by Les Standiford Transcript of Podcast Episode 353 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Continuing the tradition set in 2010, IEW will once again celebrate Twelve Days of Christmas Giving. Starting on December 26, 2022, and ending on January 6, 2023, IEW will give away gifts on each of the twelve days that follow Christmas. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie share a little bit about the history of the twelve days of Christmas, talk about the types of gifts you can expect, and discuss the rules to participate in the promotion. Referenced Materials Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2022 Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare ​​YouTube Rendition "Share the Joy!" Transcript of Podcast Episode 352 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In today’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Dr. Robert Jackson. Dr. Jackson is the Executive Director of Great Hearts Institute. Founded in Phoenix twenty years ago, Great Hearts now boasts forty academies spread across Arizona and Texas. In the near future, the organization will be expanding into Louisiana as well as Florida. Listen to the podcast to learn how the Great Hearts Academies function as free charter schools and about their upcoming National Symposium for Classical Education, where Andrew will be presenting. Referenced Materials Is IEW Classical? Great Hearts Academies National Symposium for Classical Education Registration link for the National Symposium for Classical Education Transcript of Podcast Episode 351 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Since 2015 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker have been adding to the “Ask Andrew Anything” series. The series is an opportunity for Andrew to respond directly to questions asked by our podcast listeners. This week Andrew offers insight and advice as he answers questions on topics like motivating older students and helping students with learning challenges. Almost all of Andrew’s answers have a common theme: the importance of furnishing the mind through memorized language. Referenced Materials Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-Up: A Radio Drama Episode 200: Ask Andrew Anything Structure and Style for Students Fix It! Grammar Special needs? IEW can help! Barton Reading and Spelling System Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa “You Don’t Have to Like It …” The HomeScholar Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 350 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In the modern world, the education system places little emphasis on rote learning and memorization. As Andrew Pudewa points out in this episode, though, our memory is what allows us to act, talk, and create new things. Tune in to learn how a memorized repertoire enriches and furnishes the mind. Toward the end of the conversation, Andrew notes that the more one practices memorizing, the easier the task becomes! Referenced Materials Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa By Heart — The Goodness of Memory audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Ten Thousand Times and Then Begins Understanding audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Transcript of Podcast Episode 349 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As the days cool down with the autumn season, it is a great time to explore the outdoors. Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker focus this week's podcast on the importance for children to spend time in the natural world. Recounting stories from his childhood, Andrew shares the powerful impact that nature has had on his life. He discusses modern impediments to spending time in nature and offers practical ways families can prioritize exposure to the natural environment. Referenced Materials Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Children & Nature Network Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Little Britches by Ralph Moody Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa 1000 Hours Outside™ Transcript of Podcast Episode 348 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

When writers gather information from outside sources, it is important to give credit where credit is due and to cite the sources. Although this is important, learning to cite sources in various formats can be overwhelming, especially for younger students. This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome IEW's Senior Product Manager, Denise Kelley, to speak about documentation. In this episode Denise discusses how IEW's products utilize the EZ+1 method to teach documentation by gradually teaching students how to cite sources in a step-by-step process. Referenced Materials Denise Kelley Live Online Writing Classes from IEW EasyBib® Citation Machine® Dr. James B. Webster Purdue OWL® Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 347 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

How can teachers lead meaningful and compelling literature conversations? To answer the question, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Amanda Butler to the podcast. Amanda is a homeschool mom, tutor, and Vice President of Training and Support for Classical Conversations. In this episode Amanda shares her number one tool for leading literature discussions: the five common topics of dialectic. Amanda explains how she guides her students through each of the topics, asking questions along the way to help them think about and engage with the books they are reading. Referenced Materials "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Thinking Classical Conversations Primary Arts of Language  The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Odyssey by Homer Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Core by Leigh A. Bortins The Question by Leigh A. Bortins The Conversation by Leigh A. Bortins Transcript of Podcast Episode 346 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] † Contains distinctly Christian content   MEET OUR GUEST After a nearly decade-long career in semiconductor process engineering (a.k.a. playing with electrons), Amanda Butler stumbled into her true vocation while helping elementary school students memorize Bible verses during Vacation Bible School. Since making the transition from electrons to children, she has taught in various capacities including private tutoring, public school, private school, and now homeschooling. Amanda and her family made Classical Conversations the core of their homeschool after discovering Classical Conversations during a dinner party in 2008. She began her tenure in CC as a Foundations Tutor and has served as a Challenge A and IV Director, Challenge A Academic Advisor, Academic Development Manager, and now VP of Training and Support. One of Amanda’s favorite things about Classical Conversations is that homeschooling families are rightly recognized as image-bearers of God and accordingly encouraged and equipped to better know God, themselves, and the world around them via ongoing conversations with one another.

For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited Cathy Duffy to join them. Cathy is a homeschool mom, author, and the founder of Cathy Duffy Reviews. In this episode the three discuss Cathy's recently released book: 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum. The book includes chapters on how teaching parents can choose curriculum for their students along with reviews of curriculum in a variety of subjects. Referenced Materials Cathy Duffy Reviews 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy Structure and Style for Students Transcript of Podcast Episode 345 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Many homeschool families find community by joining a homeschool co-op. Co-ops are an opportunity for teaching parents and students to seek encouragement and educational support. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie discuss the different types of co-ops, share some of their benefits, and offer resources for those currently enrolled in or interested in joining a co-op.  REFERENCED MATERIALS Fatherhood and Family – A Dad Talk Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 "Mixed-Age Classrooms" by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Your Morning Basket "How We Started Our Own Classical Co-op" by Pam Barnhill Kristi Clover Do you use a homeschool co-op? video by Kristi Clover Structure and Style for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Live Online Writing Classes from IEW Transcript of Podcast Episode 344 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Last week, Andrew and Julie began to cover seven lessons that Andrew has learned over thirty years of teaching. These seven lessons are listed in his article, “However Imperfectly,” and in the first chapter of his book of the same title. Wrapping up the conversation in this week’s episode, Andrew and Julie address the last three lessons learned. REFERENCED MATERIALS However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Article Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto "The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille The Death of Christian Culture by John Senior The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior Culture, Curriculum, and Care Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles Shinichi Suzuki Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki The Institutes for the Achievements of Human Potential Glenn Doman Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster Premium Membership Transcript of Podcast Episode 343 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].

Having gathered insights and experiences over three decades of teaching, Andrew presents seven lessons he’s learned. These seven lessons are listed in his article, “However Imperfectly,” and in the first chapter of his book of the same title. In part one of this two-part series, Andrew unpacks the first four lessons he’s learned. Andrew notes that while he did not adhere to these principles perfectly over the years, teaching has been well worth it—however imperfectly he may have done it. REFERENCED MATERIALS However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Article Premium Membership Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto Transcript of Podcast Episode 342 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].

On Friday, October 14, IEW will host an online Fall Conference. The conference is an opportunity for parents and teachers around the globe to gather and watch Andrew deliver several of his popular and insightful talks. In Episode 341, Andrew and Julie give a sneak peek of what the day entails and share a snippet of each of the talks Andrew will present. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's 2022 Fall Conference [Online] IEW's 2022 Summer Conference Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style "Nurturing Competent Communicators" "By Heart - The Goodness of Memory" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 341 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].

Whether they are broad or technical, serious or humorous, Andrew enjoys receiving and answering questions. In this week's episode, Andrew enthusiastically addresses inquiries posed by teachers and teaching parents. From suggestions about motivation to advice on teaching a student with dysgraphia, Andrew responds to each question with experience and insight. Referenced Materials: They're Rarely Too Young...and Never Too Old "To Twinkle" by Kay Collier Slone Shinichi Suzuki Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Magnum Opus Magazine Spelling and the Brain by Andrew Pudewa Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews "The Colloquium Environment" by Andrew Pudewa Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Transcript of Podcast Episode 340 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].

How can teachers and teaching parents teach writing confidently? This week, Andrew and Julie address the question. Andrew first explains the complex task of writing. Once teachers understand the process, they can then break it down into manageable steps that make the skill both teachable and learnable. Be encouraged by the episode and learn how IEW's methodology equips you to separate the complexity of writing so that you and your students can find success! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Paideia Proposal Podcast Episode 314: Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development "Pen and Paper" Article Audio talk "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Transcript of Podcast Episode 339 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As a long-time partner to WORLD Magazine, the Arts of Language Podcast is excited to have Kelsey Reed as a guest. Kelsey is a news coach for God's WORLD News. In this encouraging episode, Kelsey discusses her role in helping parents navigate challenging conversations with their children about current events. Kelsey desires to instill confidence and hope by approaching the news with a biblical perspective.  Referenced Materials: WORLD Magazine God's WORLD News God's WORLD News: Teacher's Lounge Transcript of Podcast Episode 338 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]. † Contains distinctly Christian content

As reading is an important language art, Andrew and Julie are thrilled to welcome a fellow lover of reading Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is a homeschool mom, author, and the founder of Read-Aloud Revival, which announced the launch of its own boutique publishing imprint: Waxwing Books. In this episode Sarah talks about the publisher's first book, A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden. As the author of this children's book, Sarah shares her insight on what makes a classic children's book and provides background on her experience writing the book. Referenced Materials: Sarah Mackenzie Read-Aloud Revival Waxwing Books A Little More Beautiful: the Story of a Garden by Sarah Mackenzie Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure by Bill Peet Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman Tomie dePaola A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson Kate DiCamillo Sarah's First Podcast with Andrew Pudewa Sarah's Newest Podcast with Andrew Pudewa "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik Transcript of Podcast Episode 337 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].

The start of the school year is an exciting time—a time when energy and motivation are high in the classroom. With many returning to school this month, Andrew and Julie address teachers and teaching parents by discussing ways they can carry the energy from the beginning of the semester throughout the year. From challenging your students to incorporate all of the dress-ups in one sentence, to tracking your students' progress, you'll hear tried and true tips for supercharging creativity and motivation in your classroom!   Referenced Materials: Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Instructor Accreditation Program Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Humor in Teaching Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Magnum Opus Magazine National History Day "The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests" by Marci Harris Writing Contests Transcript of Podcast Episode 336 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].

To join them in this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie welcome Dr. Lisa Dunne. Dr. Dunne is a homeschool mom, author, and founder of Chula Vista Christian University. With over twenty years of classroom experience, Dr. Dunne speaks on her vision of education reform. Her organization's work includes establishing homeschool academies that allow parents to partner with local churches. Additionally Dr. Dunne discusses her new book, Outsourced, and capitalizes on the importance of parental involvement in their children's education.   Referenced Materials:   Dr. Lisa Dunne Outsourced: Why America’s Kids Need an Education Revolution by Dr. Lisa Dunne Chula Vista Christian University The Academy at CVCU Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianof and Jonathan Haidt Jordan Peterson Transcript of Podcast Episode 335 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]. † Contains distinctly Christian content