In this two-part episode, Andrew addresses the need for students, as well as teachers, to be motivated in what they learn and teach. He offers concrete explanations and ideas for cultivating enthusiasm at home and in the classroom.

• Suzuki Violin Method/Approach

• Article

Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit.

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 5 webinar.

Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in this two-part webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit.

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 5 webinar.

If you've ever wished you could sit down with Andrew and ask him all your questions, this episode is for you. In this podcast, IEW’s homeschool exhibitors Ask Andrew Anything, focusing on questions they often hear in the booth, like "How can I encourage my high school student to apply himself in writing?” and "How is IEW writing different from other curriculums?" plus a few extras just for fun. (Find out how to pronounce Andrew’s last name and where it comes from.)

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style

Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

In this two-part episode, Andrew addresses the need for students, as well as teachers, to be motivated in what they learn and teach. He offers concrete explanations and ideas for cultivating enthusiasm at home and in the classroom.

• Teaching Boys and Others Who Would Rather Build Forts All Day

• Audio talk

• Article

Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

“What am I really grateful for? What am I overlooking that I should take a moment to be grateful for?” In this special episode just before Thanksgiving, Andrew and Julie discuss gratitude and its essential place in our lives, as well as what they are thankful for. 

• Andrew’s Secret to Happiness Video

Join Andrew and Julie as they welcome a special guest, Sarah Mackenzie. Being a homeschooling mom of six youngsters, Sarah became intrigued by the importance of reading aloud and the concept of teaching from rest. In this episode, Sarah shares the concrete steps she has taken to make both of these a reality in her home and in the homes of others, including launching a podcast (Read Aloud Revival), writing a book (Teaching from Rest), and keeping a lively blog. 

• Sarah Mackenzie

In the second episode of this four-part series discussing the Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Andrew addresses the second mistake teachers can make: withholding help. As teachers and parents, it can be difficult to know when or how much help to give while leading students towards independence in a certain skill. In this podcast, Andrew addresses this question and explains the great importance of not withdrawing help too quickly, as well as how to know when you’ve helped enough.

Referenced Materials:

• Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing​ ​

• Audio Talk

• Audio Talk

In the first episode of this four-part series discussing the Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Andrew addresses the first error: overcorrecting. The goal of this series is to help parents and teachers be aware of the pitfalls that can be detrimental to our students’ motivation and love of learning and how to avoid them.

• Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing

• Audio Talk

In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, the IEW unit for the month of October. Starting with a brief explanation and overview, he walks us through a practicum assignment to demonstrate what teaching Unit 3 can look like for you and your student.

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 3 webinar.