I don't know if it will result in something similar to Phonetic Zoo, but I use a free off the internet program to record ds's spelling dictation for AAS. I...
I think using the Vol 2 would be easier than trying to do it all on your own (I am terrible at doing that myself, and I write these things!). If it becomes too...
... I think you grabbed the acronym ³PALS² (which should have been PAL for Primary Arts of Language) when what you meant was AAS (All About Spelling, which...
... Great idea! That would also be great for the Personal Spelling list. They also still sell cassette tape players with an internal mike. I found one at...
... Have you listened to Andrew's "The Four Language Arts" talk? It is a freebie this year. You can find out how to get it on page 2 of the IEW magalog. ... ...
<<< A quick reminder about how the IEW Families loop works >>> ENCOURAGEMENT Remember this loop is for encouragement. Let's take each other's comments at ...
I thought I had it all figured out, but with all the great information coming through this yahoo group, I am a little confused. I was planning on getting the...
Where is the easiest place to start a 3rd grader new to this. Should I start with the theme based lessons? If so, which one first? Or would it be easier and...
Hi, all I have a 4th grader and a 7th grader. I want to use one of the SWI courses. Would it be okay to use B? Or will that be too advanced for dd 4th...
Hello This is the first time I'm posting and I wanted to say how excited I am about IEW. I love, love everything! I purchased the LInguistic Development...
Hi, I've been researching IEW for a couple months, and want to get my seven-year-old twins started on the IEW path for 2nd grade. I found a used copy of SWI-A...
LOL! Sorry I'm laughing, but that would just be my luck so I guess I'm laughing more at myself! I had no idea that you could get replacements! I have been...
I am trying to decide which product to use next. My 9 yr has done the All Things Fun and Fascinating (AFF). He does not like to watch the DVDs but rather...
... If you already did the AFF (All Things Fun and Fascinating), they you have already done what is presented in the SWI (Student Writing Intensive). With the...
... No. The teaching is all on the DVDs. The teacher's notes give you a very brief outline of what is presented, but I don't think I could even do the teaching...
Hi Folks, Here are some thoughts about the ending of TTC: "Don't do this with all the books you have your kids read." Well yeah, I have this one figured out...
... The CDs are nice with Andrew reading the poems, but you'll be fine without it. ... The Reading program is the master program when you are doing both, but...
If your kids can write from dictation, the you can start the SWI A with them. I successfully used the SWI A when tutoring a 7 and 9 yo last year. Just take it...
... You need the TWSS even if you are not doing your own lesson plans. The TWSS mentors you in teaching your kids to write. It is much more than just giving a...
Just to clarify: << We don't get through an entire story chart by any means - we only meet for an hour and half - but we do discuss the basics of each work and...
I agree with Jill. I tried doing swi and couldn't get it to work. I watched the twss and it made it so much more clear to me. Shalynn ... TWSS ... giving ......
Sorry to drive you crazy, but now I'm considering putting my son in a class that teaches IEW 5th graders with the U.S. History theme based writing lesson. My...
... IEW's mission is teacher training. Although a class taught by an IEW Accredited teacher is valuable, your student will require your help at home. Although...
I have tried to take some time to check out more fully the Mag Log and I just love it! I am just wondering does this come out quarterly or yearly? The...
The IEW Magalog (combination of magazine and catalog) comes out once a year. We shoot to have it ready in time for the first homeschool show of the season...
Julie Walker, IEW's Marketing Director has been improving the magalog each year, and I agree with you that this year's is one of the best. She also maintains...
Thanks for all your insights, Christine. I remember when I watched Teaching the Classics the first time with two other moms here in Indiana. When we got to the...
I decided I don't think my child will like to watch a video of someone as she is doing this somewhat in a couple other subjects and seems to just want to get ...
Hi Jill, Ah, what life experience brings to a book discussion! You are so right about enjoying learning now that I'm old enough to appreciate it. I can only...
