The Arts of Language Podcast

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

For many, August is a month of anticipation as the start of the school year approaches. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie address teachers who will be using IEW's method in the classroom. From tips on decorating the classroom to suggestions on equipping yourself, you’ll learn some practical and effective preparations for a successful year of teaching with Structure and Style! Referenced Materials: Premium Membership  Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Structure and Style for Students Classroom Posters Portable Walls IEW School Site Theme-Based Writing Lessons Implementation Coaches Structure and Style for Students: A Trustworthy Way to Teach Your Students to Write Webinar Archive "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style Overview Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind Podcast  "Off to a Strong Start: Preparing for Writing Instruction with Structure and Style" by Jean B. Nichols 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].

When teaching Structure and Style for Students, Andrew had each student hire an editor and deliver a letter that he had written to him or her. After all, every good writer has an editor. Andrew and Julie read the letter and discuss the role that editors play in helping students bring their finest pieces to publication. Andrew cautions against overcorrecting and instead recommends that editors focus on ensuring that the composition or essay is "legal." Referenced Materials: "Letter to the Editor: Podcast Episode 333" Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Audio Talk Article Structure and Style® for Students Structure and Style Overview Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Letter to the Editor Transcript of Podcast Episode 333 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].

With Julie being away this week, Andrew asked Evan Smith to join him for the podcast. Evan is one of our educational consultants and a member of the accreditation team. By tuning in you'll learn about Evan's experience with IEW, be introduced to the process of becoming an accredited instructor, and gain insight on the benefits of working through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style teacher-training course.  Referenced Materials: Structure and Style for Students IEW's Support Team Educational Consultant Team Instructor Accreditation Program Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Dr. James B. Webster  The Great TWSS Adventure Implementation Coaches Premium Membership  IEW's Structure and Style Writing Workshops in 2022 Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind Podcast  Transcript of Podcast Episode 332 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 Arts of Language Podcast is honored to welcome Dr. Nicholas Ellis this week. 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 the episode you'll learn about the inspiring work Dr. Ellis and his organization are doing and IEW's exciting partnership with CHI, in which students can receive college credit for completing Structure and Style for Students Year 1C paired with Fix It! Grammar. Referenced Materials: Christian Halls: Leadership Team Christian Halls International and the Institute for Excellence in Writing "Dual Enrollment with IEW" EDiGlobal Structure and Style for Students Year 1 Level C Transcript of Podcast Episode 331 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].

Keeping up with tradition, Andrew responds to inquiries submitted by our podcast listeners in another "Ask Andrew Anything." This week, Andrew addresses questions about the checklist, grading, teaching in a classroom, and much more! Whether you're a parent, a co-op tutor, or a full-time school teacher, you'll glean much from Andrew's insightful answers. Also, Andrew reads a sweet letter he received in the mail from an IEW student! Referenced Materials: Structure and Style for Students #IEWFlatAndrew Preventing Evaporation — Strategies for Summer Writing Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style Overview DVD Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham IEW's Schools Division Transcript of Podcast Episode 330 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].

Over the years, IEW has grown tremendously as its writing method is taught in various educational settings. The company offers an abundance of resources, from encouraging blog posts to effective curriculum. How did IEW get to where it is now? This week, Andrew and Julie go back to where it all began and unpack the story of how Andrew discovered the Structure and Style method of teaching writing. Give this episode a listen to learn about the success of the writing method and to understand our mission of equipping teachers and teaching parents.  Referenced Materials:   Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster Structure and Style for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Classical Conversations  University Model-Schools International Lead to Win Podcast Berwyn School District Study Rocklin School District Study Transcript of Podcast Episode 329 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 the school year fast approaches, many parents are looking for writing instruction for their students. IEW's online classes are a great option! For this podcast episode, Julie welcomes IEW's senior project manager and director of the online class department, Denise Kelley. Denise discusses the high quality of instructors who teach the classes, explains what a typical class day looks like, and talks about the curriculum used. Tune in to learn how the classes give the students an opportunity for a personalized experience with helpful feedback on their writing. Referenced Materials: Denise Kelley Podcast with Denise Kelley Structure and Style® for Students Fix It! Grammar Online Classes Andrew's Engagements IEW's Accredited Instructors Transcript of Podcast Episode 328 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].

Continuing last week's conversation, Andrew and Julie wrap up by discussing the last two things on Andrew's list of the best things he did as a homeschool dad: teaching classes and taking over the education of a particular child. While the things on Andrew's list may not be practical for all family settings, learn how Andrew's involvement in his children's education helped improve their learning and the family culture. GO TO: PART 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew's Engagements Math-U-See Memoria Press Traditional Logic Latin curriculum Aristotle's Rhetoric The One-Life Solution by Henry Cloud 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].

In honor of Father's Day, Andrew reflects on what he did as a homeschool dad that helped cultivate a good family and home culture. Based on his new convention talk, "The Three, Maybe Four, Best Things I Did as a Homeschool Dad," Andrew shares the first two on his list: reading aloud to the family and family meetings. Tune in to hear Andrew's insight and stories on how these changed the family dynamic for the better! Referenced Materials: Andrew's Engagements Read-Aloud Revival "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne Structure and Style® for Students Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni 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].

For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie welcome Brandy Ferrell to the mic. Brandy is a homeschool mom of four, an IEW affiliate, and the founder of Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood. In the episode Brandy shares her story of homeschooling, talks about her experience with IEW materials, and speaks on the curriculum and resources she offers to other homeschoolers.  Referenced Materials:   IEW’s 2022 Summer Conference [Live and Online] The Joys of Boys  Podcast Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Script-n-Scribe Handwriting Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew, John Sherrill, and Elizabeth Sherrill Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime by Janet Benge Richard Wurmbrand: Love Your Enemies by Janet and Geoff Benge Sabina Movie Tortured for Christ Movie Eric Liddell: Something Greater than Gold by Janet and Geoff Benge Theme-Based Writing Lessons Windows to the World by Lesha Myers Mission: Faith Forgers Homeschool Curriculum 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

The summer season is a great time to review and strengthen knowledge that you might not have time for throughout the school year. This week, Andrew and Julie offer suggestions for teaching parents and teachers to stay sharp over the long break. Listen to the podcast to find ways to feel prepared before the new school year, like watching the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style or following along with the The Great TWSS Adventure!  Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Henckels Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The Great TWSS Adventure Instructor Accreditation Program All about Accreditation Podcast Linda Mikottis IEW's Structure and Style Writing Workshops in 2022 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].

Summer is a great time for relaxing, spending time outdoors, and taking a break from the long school year. It can also be a time when students forgot the skills they've learned. This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker suggest ways to keep your students writing throughout the summer season. From writing postcards to crafting commentary on recipes, the duo encourages some fun application of writing skills. Referenced Materials: Structure and Style® for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Postcrossing Cooking with Structure and Style Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 Burmese Stackie Uppie Summer 2022 Class Offerings by IEW Accredited Instructors Flat Andrew Instructions and Printout 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].

Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie discuss Dr. Webster's paragraph models and author imitation as ways of challenging students stylistically. Learn how the different paragraphs can fit into a Unit 7: Inventive Writing essay, and gain insight on the benefits of author imitation in learning stylistic techniques.  GO TO: PART 1 Referenced Materials: "Advanced Style, Part 2" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] "IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience" by Nathan King Dr. James B. Webster Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner Slides from Advanced Stylistic Techniques Master Class Dress-Ups, Decorations, and Delightful Diversions by Lori Verstegen (discontinued) Advanced Decorations, Metaphorical, & Allegorical Writing by Dr. James B. Webster "However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching" by Andrew Pudewa 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].

This week's podcast moves beyond sentence openers and dress-ups. Andrew and Julie discuss the advanced style techniques. Providing examples, Andrew goes through quite a few of them. To name some, he discusses dual -ly adverbs, alliteration, parallelism, metaphor, and more! Learn how the goal with these techniques is not to make better writing right now but to help form better writers. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens "IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience" by Nathan King Dress-Ups, Decorations, and Delightful Diversions by Lori Verstegen (discontinued) Advanced Decorations, Metaphorical, & Allegorical Writing by Dr. James B. Webster "However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching" by Andrew Pudewa 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].

With another tenth episode comes another Ask Andrew Anything! This week Andrew responds to questions submitted by our podcast listeners. From inquiries on audiobooks to questions on student engagement, Andrew answers with experience and insight. Referenced Materials: "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa  Leadership Education by Oliver DeMille The One-Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud  IEW's Schools Division Taming the Techno-Beast by Todd Wilson "Copywork, Narration, and Dictation"  Structure and Style® for Students "Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind" 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].

Is IEW for homeschoolers? Or is it for full-time classroom teachers? Does it work well in a hybrid-school model? The short answer is yes! This week, Andrew and Julie unpack how IEW's Structure and Style methodology came to be and discuss how the method of teaching writing is successful in any educational setting. Referenced Materials: Learn to Write and THINK with IEW Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Wesbter Dr. James B. Webster The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Anna Ingham Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Great TWSS Adventure IEW's Schools Division Theme-Based Writing Lessons Magalog "Special needs? IEW can help!" 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].

Being able to write and speak effectively are important language skills that many teachers and parents hope to instill in their students. This week, Andrew and Julie discuss copywork, narration, and dictation as practices to cultivate the arts of language in students. From increasing fluency in writing to exercising the memory, learn about the different benefits that each of these practices can have. Referenced Materials: "Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School" "The Goodness of Memory" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Printing with Letter Stories Cursive Knowledge Anna Ingham Usborne Official Knight's Handbook by Sam Taplin The Phonetic Zoo An Essay Towards a Philosophy of Education: A Liberal Education by Charlotte Mason 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 the end of the school year approaches, it can be challenging to stay motivated to energetically finish out the semester. If you're like many teachers and parents, you're experiencing burnout. In this episode Andrew and Julie offer encouragement and share seven strategies to help manage burnout so that you can end the year on a good note!  Referenced Materials: "Managing Burnout" Ben Greenfield Life Ben Greenfield Interviews His Mom Huberman Lab Podcast Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity "The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille Victus Study Skills System by Susan Ison Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker 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].

From March to July you can expect Andrew to be traveling to different homeschool conventions across the nation. At these conventions Andrew presents talks that really any educator can glean from. This year Andrew has several new talks. Tune into this episode to get a preview of what his new talks are about! Referenced Materials: "Catching Up on Conventions" Andrew's Engagements Sarah Mackenzie IEW's Podcast with Sarah Mackenzie Sarah's Podcast with Andrew Pudewa The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie IEW Webinars Conquering Corrupt Culture audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Culture, Curriculum, and Care" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 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].

Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew and Julie welcome homeschool mom, YouTuber, and IEW affiliate Karla Canon. Homeschooling her three children, Karla has witnessed the benefits of home education and enjoys sharing her wisdom with others. In this episode Karla shares how homeschooling has allowed her to individualize education in a way that motivates her children to learn and discusses how IEW has impacted her children's ability to communicate effectively.  Referenced Materials: "Homeschool 101 - A Conversation with Karla Canon" Karla Canon's YouTube Channel Classical Conversations® The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster "You Don't Have to Like It ..." by Andrew Pudewa Magalog Ellie Diaz Fix It!™ Grammar 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].

In and outside of the classroom, we want our students to be creative in their skills. However, before students can create, they must first have a foundation to build upon. This week, Andrew and Julie talk about how imitation is the first step in learning any new skill, and they discuss the way in which imitation gives students the tools so that they can create or innovate within their new skill. Referenced Materials: Mike Rowe's YouTube Channel TED Talk with Mike Rowe However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Articles by Andrew Pudewa "Why and How Music Will Save the World" "Imitation: A Common Sense Approach" "One Myth and Two Truths" 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].

Recently IEW released its annual magalog, a portmanteau of magazine and catalog. Tune in this week to learn about some of the content inside of this year's magalog. Additionally Andrew and Julie discuss the testimonies featured in the magalog, and Andrew reads letters that he received from students. Referenced Materials: "Announcing the 2022 Arts of Language Magalog" Magalog "You Don't Have to Like It..." by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style® for Students Sharyn Staggers Structure and Style® for Students Testimonials "What’s Your IEW® Story?" "From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!" "Letters to Treasure" 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].

From when Andrew studied under Shinichi Suzuki, he remembers the great teacher using humor while he taught. Grateful for the humor, Andrew asks, "What makes something funny?" Join us this week as Andrew explains the health benefits of humor, discusses its value in a classroom setting, and shares the different components that make things humorous. Referenced Materials: Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level B Shinichi Suzuki Humor in Teaching audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins The International Society for Humor Studies "The Ingenious Little Old Man" by John Bennett The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist 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].

If you have ever worked with children, you have probably noticed some differences between boys and girls. This week, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topic. Referencing research and recounting his own experience, Andrew provides informative insight on the learning differences between boys and girls and shares how awareness of the differences can be useful in a learning environment. Referenced Materials: "Optimizing Instruction for Boys and Girls" Dr. Leonard Sax Dr. Sax's Books Why Gender Matters Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting Podcast with Dr. Sax Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Art and Science of Motivation Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article The Boy Crisis by Warren Farrell Ph.D. and John Gray Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson 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].

If an episode number ends in zero, then that means it's time for another Ask Andrew Anything! Join us this week as Julie asks Andrew questions submitted by our listeners. Pulling from his experience, Andrew provides insightful and informative answers to questions ranging from how to know if you're expecting too much from your student, to how to help when the source text seems overwhelming. Referenced Materials: Structure and Style® for Students Bible-Based Writing Lessons Susan Barton "Nurturing Competent Communicators"  Fix It!™ Grammar Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Paradise Lost by John Milton Printing with Letter Stories [Blackline Masters]  Card Game  Classroom Cards  Cursive Knowledge Paper and Pen: What the Research Says audio talk by Andrew Pudewa 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].

Picking up where he left off last week, Andrew continues to share pedagogical lessons that he has learned from movies over the years. As Andrew points out, not all movies are suitable for students, but the stories found in them have shaped him into a better teacher. GO TO: PARt 1 Referenced Materials: Lean on Me Akeelah and the Bee The Bells of St. Mary’s Finding Forrester Bridge to Terabithia book A River Runs Through It book Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Browning Version Goodbye Mr. Chips 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 teacher himself, Andrew has given many talks on pedagogical lessons at conferences across the nation. This week, Andrew shares a few of his favorite movies that relate to some of those lessons. Join us for part one of this two-part series, and learn about the different insights Andrew has gleaned from movies over the years. Referenced Materials: Lean on Me Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Akeelah and the Bee Spellbound The Bells of St. Mary’s Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax Podcast with Dr. Sax Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa 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].

In a world with many opinions, it's important to teach students how to take up an issue and write persuasively. In this episode Andrew and Julie walk through the pathway of developing an essayist and discuss how teachers can cultivate critical thinking. Additionally Andrew and Julie talk about the importance of acknowledging and respecting the opposing point of view when engaging in a discussion or writing persuasively. Referenced Materials: Dr. James B. Webster Developing the Essayist audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Ultimate Questions audio talk by Maureen Richards 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].

It seems that many people are natural-born spellers while others are not. Either way, Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of mastery through repetition when it comes to the subject. Referring to The Phonetic Zoo, Andrew and Julie talk about the history of the program and share the benefits of an auditory-based spelling program. Referenced Materials: The Phonetic Zoo Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter Penrod by Booth Tarkington Spelling and the Brain Audio talk Video talk Why Great Grammar Doesn't Guarantee Great Writers 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].

For this special edition of the Homeschool 101 episodes, Andrew and Julie are honored to welcome actor, author, and homeschool mom Sam Sorbo. In this episode, Sam talks about her journey to homeschooling, or "self-teaching" as Sam calls it. Sam shares how important it is for students to be given the tools of learning so that they can take ownership of their education. Be encouraged as Sam discusses the most important things to focus on in your home: faith, family, and freedom. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Podcast with Yvette Hampton Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution Sam Sorbo Kevin Sorbo Hercules: The Legendary Journeys God's Not Dead Let There Be Light The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer They're Your Kids by Sam Sorbo Teach from Love by Sam Sorbo Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto School's Out with Sam Sorbo 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]

Grammar is certainly important, but it doesn't guarantee a good writer. Why? This week, Andrew and Julie address the question. Andrew will tell you that grammar is most effective for better writing when taught in the right context and at the right time. Tune in to learn about the value of incorporating grammar instruction within writing assignments, and gain insight on when is a good time to begin teaching grammar. Andrew and Julie will also touch on how Fix It!™ Grammar fits into our methodology. Referenced Materials: Fix It! Grammar Podcast with Denise Kelley Enough about Grammar by Joe Floren But, but, but ... What about Grammar? by Andrew Pudewa The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy Structure and Style® for Students 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].

Recently IEW announced the release of the fourth edition of our award-winning Fix It! Grammar program. Because of the release, Julie welcomes Denise Kelley, a good friend and IEW's senior product manager. Join us as Denise shares a bit about her role at IEW, discusses her involvement in the fourth edition of the product, and talks about the improved changes that customers can expect to see in the new edition. You won't want to miss this episode as Julie and Denise even walk through a Fix It! Grammar sentence to show you what fixing sentences is like in the new edition. Referenced Materials: Denise Kelley Fix It! Grammar Online Classes Structure and Style® for Students Pamela White Town Mouse and Country Mouse: Week 14, Day 1 Fix It! Grammar Cards Click here to enter the Fix It! Grammar drawing. 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].