The Arts of Language Podcast

"Children like to do what they can do." This week, Andrew and Julie delve into the three laws of motivation and provide insight on how to implement them in your student's learning environment. Stay tuned towards the end when Andrew reveals the two secret weapons for creating enthusiasm in your students.  GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "4, 3, 2 Motivate!" "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education by Andrew Pudewa CliftonStrengths Structure and Style® for Students Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

What motivates anybody to learn? Answering this question, Andrew and Julie begin this two-part series by discussing the four forms of relevancy. Learn the importance of capitalizing on your student's interests, and gain insight on the least effective form: enforced relevancy.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Maria Montessori Shinichi Suzuki "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Online Classes Fix It! Grammar Episode 220: Ask Andrew Anything Podcast with Dr. Leonard Sax "4, 3, 2 Motivate!" Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

Once again Julie asks Andrew just about anything with questions submitted by our listeners. With insight and advice Andrew answers inquiries on topics like withholding help and contrived relevancy. Stay tuned to hear Andrew describe how he makes his typical everyday breakfast.    Referenced Materials: Episode 200 Structure and Style for Students Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling Webinar Podcast Spelling and the Brain audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Monica Swanson Podcast with Monica Units 1–9 Webinars Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

With summer just around the corner, it's a great time for young people to look for entrepreneurial opportunities. Join us this week as Andrew and Julie welcome entrepreneur and co-founder of Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship, Mark Baker, to the mic. Join us in this insightful episode as Mark shares the value of entrepreneurship from character development to a creative outlet.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship Course Free Lessons: Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 Lemonade to Leadership The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto "Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Kids"  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

With Mother's Day approaching, Andrew reflects on his childhood and on things his mother did right. Join us in this gratifying episode where Andrew shares what he really appreciated about his mother, from her gift of music to her lessons about cooking.   REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Things My Mother Did Right" Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

Join us in this enjoyable episode as Andrew and Julie welcome homeschool mom, blogger, and our top affiliate, Erica Arndt. In today's episode Erica describes her life as a homeschooling mom, tells the story of how her blog grew, and provides insight on how to juggle the many responsibilities of teaching your students at home.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW Affiliate Program Confessions of a Homeschooler Erica's YouTube Channel Heidi St. John Fix It! Grammar Structure and Style® for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons High School Essay Intensive The Elegant Essay Erica's Instagram Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

In most learning experiences, there is typically a period of awkwardness when the new skill is attempted. Wrap up the series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the fourth deadly error of teaching writing: over-expectation. Learn the importance of being aware of the natural learning process, and be inspired by Andrew's expectation of his students. GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style for Students Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued) Dr. James B. Webster Magnum Opus Magazine  IEW Blog Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie hone in on the third of the four deadly errors of teaching writing: unclear assignments. Many of us have experience with the frustration of an unclear assignment and the confusion it can bring. Join Andrew as he discusses what makes for an unclear assignment and provides practical ways to ensure the assignments you give your students are clear and helpful.   GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style® for Students Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued) Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Magnum Opus Magazine  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

Amidst the closing of schools nationwide, many parents are now taking on the task of educating their children at home. In this webinar recording, Andrew and Julie provide suggestions on cultivating a learning environment at home, share insights on the benefits of reading aloud, and explain the free language arts lessons IEW is offering to help families finish out the year.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original webinar recording.  Humor in Teaching and Speaking by Andrew Pudewa Homeschool Help Facebook Group Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education by Andrew Pudewa Khan Academy Nature Deficit Disorder by Andrew Pudewa Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder​ by Richard Louv​​ (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing Anna Ingham Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Read-Aloud Revival "Surprised by Homeschooling" by Jennifer Mauser Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW "The Vulture" by Hilaire Belloc "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll Marco Polo  Trashy Town by Andrea Zimmerman Structure and Style® for Students  Toy Story The Jungle Book Beauty and the Beast Swiss Family Robinson Akeelah and the Bee Dead Poets Society The Scarlet and the Black The Sound of Music The Greatest Showman The Princess Bride The Scarlet Pimpernel Secondhand Lions Little Women The Indian in the Cupboard National Velvet Sergeant York Joe Versus the Volcano CenterForLit Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids by Tricia Goyer and Kristi Clover Enter drawing here Classical Conferences IEW Magalog Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

This week, Andrew and Julie welcome the CEO of Classical Conversations, Robert Bortins. Tune in as Robert announces a great opportunity for homeschooling parents associated with Classical Conversations: a Master of Arts in Classical Studies! REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Robert Bortins Classical Conversations Classical Conversations — COVID Classical Conversations — MA Program CC Plus Program Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

"Sink or swim!" While we all may use the phrase in a comical sense, it simply isn't true. Today, Andrew and Julie turn to the second of the four deadly errors: withholding help. Join the conversation as Andrew and Julie discuss how committing this error actually impedes the development of your student, and learn why students must prove their independence in a skill before a teacher leaves them on their own. GO TO: PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Dr. James B. Webster IEW Blog Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

Beginning the series on "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing," Andrew and Julie address the first error: overcorrecting. Listen as Andrew and Julie discuss the negative effect of overcorrecting your student's writing, and stay tuned as Andrew elaborates on how a student's editor should take a "minimalist" approach.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Reaching the Reluctant Writer by Andrew Pudewa Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa Hire an Editor!  Letter to My Student's Editor  "But it's so ... so ... awkward!" by Andrew Pudewa Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle by Jane Bell Kiester Fix It! Grammar Structure and Style for Students  "Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa Online Classes Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

The time has come again when Julie tries to stump Andrew with questions submitted from our listeners. From inquiries on literature to a question regarding Andrew's tie count in Structure and Style for Students (SSS), Andrew provides answers with insight, suggestions, and a little bit of humor. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Phonetic Zoo Akeelah and the Bee Theme-Based Writing Lessons Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued) Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls  Structure and Style for Students Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews  The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Writing Contests National History Day IEW's Blog Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

Andrew and Julie welcome our Lead Educational Consultant, Sharyn Staggers, to the mic this week. Learn how Sharyn came to know IEW, appreciate her role in aiding teachers and schools, and be inspired by her message about the power of the teacher training. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Sharyn Staggers IEW Schools Division Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Berwyn School District Study Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com

In November of 2019 IEW released the best thing it has ever done: Structure and Style for Students. Join in on this week's conversation as Andrew and Julie go into the making of the product, and stay tuned to hear the duo's discussion on how it's easy to use, enjoyable, and affordable!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's Twenty-Fifth Birthday Bash Structure and Style for Students SSS1 Credits Jill Pike Michelle Robinson Magalog  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, 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 Info@IEW.com