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“Public speaking skills lead to influence and leadership roles.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
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Yvette Hampton and Andrew Pudewa discuss the benefits of cursive writing, the role of public speaking in leadership, and the importance of learning Latin, in this addition to our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Learn how to create a rich vocabulary environment and why it's crucial for your child's education. 🏆✍️ 
✅ Key Topics Covered:Cursive Writing InsightsPublic Speaking SkillsTechniques to Enhance SpeakingSpeech Tournaments and ImpactThe Essentials of Learning LatinVocabulary Development Strategies
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Institute for Excellence in Writing
Free Lessons from IEW
Phonetic Zoo
IEW Spelling
Fix-It Grammar
Introduction to Public Speaking
First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press
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Discussion Questions:
Cursive Writing:
What are your thoughts on teaching cursive writing before print? Do you agree with Andrew Pudewa's suggestion to prioritize cursive for children?
Public Speaking:
How do you think public speaking skills can influence career advancement across various professions? Can you recall an instance where such skills played a crucial role in your own life?
Improving Speaking Skills:
What are some effective methods you have used or know of to help develop young children's public speaking skills, aside from the ones mentioned by Andrew Pudewa?
Impact of Speech and Debate:
Have you or your children participated in speech and debate leagues, or have you taught public speaking in your homeschool? What impact did it have on their confidence and communication skills?
Use of Language:
How do you encourage precise language use in your household or classroom? What strategies have worked best for reducing reliance on verbal crutches like "like"?
Learning Latin:
What are your experiences with learning or teaching Latin? Do you think it significantly enhances understanding of English and grammar?
Penmanship and Brain Stimulation:
Andrew Pudewa mentioned that cursive writing stimulates the artistic, intuitive part of the brain. Have you noticed any cognitive, artistic, or intellectual benefits in children who practice cursive writing? What is your own writing preference?
Historical Figures and Handwriting:
Considering historical figures like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis preferred writing by hand, do you think the act of handwriting might have influenced their creativity? How do you view handwriting versus typing in the modern creative processes?
Vocabulary Acquisition:
Do you employ any specific strategies for teaching vocabulary in your homeschool or educational setting, such as the methods Andrew Pudewa suggested like reading aloud and memorizing poetry?
Integrating Language Arts into Daily Life:
Yvette Hampton shared that early on she didn't use a vocabulary curriculum but relied on daily interactions for her children's vocabulary development. How do you integrate language arts into your daily routines or family activities?
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“The easiest place to start in teaching children writing is with something immediate that already exists in words.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive deep into teaching Language Arts at home in our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Andrew shares effective writing strategies that help students overcome the common challenges of starting and finishing their writing projects, and shares his insights on how to cultivate young writers by breaking down complex writing tasks into manageable steps. Understand the importance of source texts, keyword outlines, and how to navigate the overwhelm of creative writing assignments. Perfect for homeschool parents looking to improve their children’s writing skills! ✨✏️
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Recommended Resources
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Free Lessons from IEW
Phonetic Zoo
IEW Spelling
Fix-It Grammar
Introduction to Public Speaking
First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press
Speech and Debate - NCFCA
 
Podcast Recommendations:
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
The Arts of Language Podcast, with Andrew Pudewa
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Discussion Questions:
Andrew Pudewa discusses the importance of finding an idea before writing. How do you think this initial step affects the overall writing process for children?
Yvette Hampton mentions her experience with her daughters using IEW curriculum. How do personal experiences and interests influence a child's motivation to write?
Andrew Pudewa explains the concept of breaking the writing process into smaller, manageable steps. How can this approach help children who feel overwhelmed by writing tasks?
The episode highlights the use of keyword outlines and text reconstruction. Why might this method be effective in teaching children to write?
Andrew Pudewa talks about the importance of separating the complexities of spelling, grammar, and composition. How can this separation improve a child's writing skills?
Inherent, applied, and analytical grammar are three areas mentioned by Andrew. Can you discuss the differences between these areas and their roles in language arts education?
The concept of creation versus invention in writing is discussed in the context of finding ideas. How does this distinction impact the way students approach writing assignments?
Why does Andrew Pudewa believe that learning foreign languages, such as Latin, can improve a child's understanding of grammar, and how might this apply to other subjects?
Andrew Pudewa and Yvette Hampton touch on the connection between literature exposure and a student's inherent understanding of grammar. How can parents and educators effectively incorporate high-quality literature into language arts education?
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BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
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“It is much easier for a homeschool mom to teach a child to read than for any teacher, no matter how much training they have to teach a whole room full of little kids to read at the same time.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive into the essentials of teaching Language Arts in our Homeschooling Every Subject Series. Learn effective strategies for teaching reading, understanding developmental readiness, and the importance of phonics. Perfect for every homeschool parent looking to confidently teach their child to read!
✅ Key Topics Covered:
1. Teaching Reading at Home2. Understanding Developmental Readiness3. Benefits of Phonics-Based Methods4. The Role of Audiobooks in Learning5. Reading Comprehension Tips
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Institute for Excellence in Writing
Free Lessons from IEW
Phonetic Zoo
IEW Spelling
Fix-It Grammar
Introduction to Public Speaking
First Form Latin from Memoria Press
Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press
Speech and Debate - NCFCA
 
Podcast Recommendations:
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
The Arts of Language Podcast, with Andrew Pudewa
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Discussion Questions:
What are some key reasons Andrew Pudewa believes homeschooling parents are better equipped to teach their children to read compared to traditional classroom teachers?
Andrew Pudewa mentions that some children show readiness to read at different ages. How can parents identify if their child is developmentally ready to start learning how to read?
Andrew Pudewa talks about the relationship between auditory input and reading comprehension. How can parents incorporate more auditory-based learning into their homeschooling routine?
Why does Andrew Pudewa advocate for a phonics-based approach to teaching reading, and what are some common pitfalls of other reading methods according to him?
Discuss the concept of "reading with your ears" as mentioned by Andrew Pudewa. How do audiobooks fit into this concept, and what are their advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional reading?
What are some strategies parents can use to ensure their children comprehend what they are reading, besides using worksheets and standardized reading comprehension tests?
How does Andrew Pudewa suggest parents deal with children who want to reread the same book repeatedly? What are the benefits and potential drawbacks of this habit?
How can movement and physical activity contribute to a child’s ability to listen and comprehend stories being read to them? Discuss specific examples given in the episode.
According to Andrew Pudewa, how does spending time with parents and away from screens contribute to a child's language development? What are some practical ways parents can facilitate this?
Reflect on the idea that children’s understanding of language may be higher than their ability to articulate it. How should this affect the way parents assess their child’s comprehension and learning progress?
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“Everything we learn in music, however imperfectly, is valuable and enriching." ~ Andrew Pudewa
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
🎹🎻 Yvette Hampton continues her conversation with Andrew Pudewa on the significance of music in homeschooling, for our Homeschooling Every Subject series. From understanding the benefits of exposing children to classical music to practical tips on integrating music education into your homeschool curriculum, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Discover how music can elevate your child's learning experience and contribute to their overall development.
🎶 Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette for our Homeschooling Every Subject series, to finish their discussion on teaching music in homeschooling, as they dive into the practical importance of music education. Discover the unique cognitive benefits of learning an instrument and get tips on how non-musical parents can still foster a love for music in their children.
📚 Topics Covered:
The impact of music on the brain
Music reveals the beauty and precision of God’s creation
The perfect relationship between math and music
Benefits of learning musical instruments
The science behind music and cognitive development
Practical advice for non-musical parents
Affordable ways to introduce music education
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Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Language Arts Curriculum taught by Andrew Pudewa
However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching, by Andrew Pudewa
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Discussion Questions:
Andrew Pudewa emphasizes the unique stimulation of the brain through playing a musical instrument. Can you think of any activities that similarly engage multiple sensory pathways simultaneously?
The episode touches on the mathematical aspects of music. How do you think this mathematical structure affects the way people learn and appreciate music? How do you see this aspect of music illustrating the beauty and order of God's creation?
Andrew mentions the seven liberal arts, including the quadrivium and trivium. How can understanding these classical areas of study influence modern homeschooling approaches?
For parents who are not musically inclined, what do you think are the main challenges in teaching music to their children? Can technology like YouTube help bridge the gap? What other good resources can be accessed by non-musical parents for teaching music?
Andrew makes a distinction between the simplicity of instruments like the tin whistle and the complexity of instruments like the violin. Does this influence your thoughts on what instruments are best for beginners?
Yvette Hampton shares her personal experience of teaching the tin whistle despite not being musically trained. Have you ever had a similar experience in teaching a subject you were not familiar with? How did you handle it?
The conversation highlights the therapeutic benefits of playing music over activities like video games. What other extracurricular activities do you think can offer similar benefits for children?
Andrew talked about the importance of not comparing oneself to an expert. How can this principle be applied in other areas of homeschooling or parenting?
The episode concludes with a powerful example of Chinese students mathematically analyzing Bach's music and becoming Christians. How does this story illustrate the intersection of faith, education, and the arts?
Yvette underscores music as part of God's creation and its intrinsic value. How do you integrate biblical discussions into your homeschooling curriculum through subjects like music or the arts?
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BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
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“Art should bring the mind of man closer to the mind of God.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
🎹🎻 Yvette Hampton continues her conversation with Andrew Pudewa on the significance of music in homeschooling, for our Homeschooling Every Subject series. From understanding the benefits of exposing children to classical music to practical tips on integrating music education into your homeschool curriculum, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Discover how music can elevate your child's learning experience and contribute to their overall development.
Key Topics:• The stereotype of musical homeschool • The impact of music on children's development• Are children's songs beneficial or harmful?• How to evaluate the quality of music• How your auditory environment affects learning • The benefits of making music versus consuming music• How to teach music in your homeschool• The impact of different musical styles on learning• Practical tips for integrating music into daily routines
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation, and join Yvette and Andrew again next week as they discuss Language Arts. 
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Mischa Maisky plays Bach Cello Suite No.1 in G
Bach Cello Suites
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Language Arts Curriculum taught by Andrew Pudewa
However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching, by Andrew Pudewa
Podcast Recommendations:
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
More from Andrew Pudewa on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Thinking Dad Podcast
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Discussion Questions:
Personal Background and Music in Homeschooling:
How has your personal background, like Yvette’s, influenced your approach to incorporating music into your homeschooling curriculum?
Music Listening Preferences:
Do you agree with Andrew’s view that some music can be considered "junk music"? What criteria do you use to determine the quality of the music you or your children listen to?
Importance of Classical Music:
Andrew Pudewa mentions the value of classical music for mental, physical, and spiritual nourishment. How do you feel about introducing classical music to your children? Have you already implemented this in your home?
Child Development and Music:
How do you feel simple children’s songs like "The Ants Go Marching" contribute to early childhood development? Have you used similar methods to teach other concepts?
Music and Subjectivity:
Andrew discussed the objective quality of music versus subjective preference. How do you balance personal preference with objective quality when selecting music for your home?
Artistic Expression in Music:
Andrew mentioned two schools of thought regarding art—self-expression versus elevating the mind towards God. How does this perspective influence your choice of music?
Repetition and Appreciation:
Andrew suggested listening to a piece of music multiple times to understand and appreciate it better. Have you tried this approach with your children? What was the outcome?
Auditory Environment:
What steps do you take (or could you take) to reduce auditory pollution in your home to create a more conducive environment for learning and music appreciation?
Music as a Maker vs. Consumer:
Andrew highlighted the shift from being music makers to music consumers. How important do you think it is for children to learn to make music rather than just listen to it? What methods have you employed or considered for teaching music?
Impact of Focused Listening:
How do you plan or encourage focused listening in your homeschooling routine? Have you noticed any benefits from implementing focused listening practices with your children?
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Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. Visit the website for more great shows, like the Thinking Dad, Culture Proof, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool.
 
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“Listening is a skill that can be cultivated.” ~ Andrew Pudewa
Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel.
 🎻✨ Yvette Hampton sits down with Andrew Pudewa, for our Homeschooling Every Subject Series, to discuss the profound impact of music education on language and cognitive development. Learn how intentional and focused listening can enhance children's learning and communication skills.🎹📖
Topics Covered:• Connection between music and language• Techniques for using instrumental music in learning• Cultivating Listening Skills with Music• Benefits of Focused Listening for Children• Intentional Use of Music in Learning• Benefits of Repetitive Listening
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation, and join Yvette and Andrew again next week as they discuss Language Arts. 
Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry?
Recommended Resources:
Mischa Maisky plays Bach Cello Suite No.1 in G
Bach Cello Suites
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Language Arts Curriculum taught by Andrew Pudewa
However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching, by Andrew Pudewa
Podcast Recommendations:
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
More from Andrew Pudewa on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Thinking Dad Podcast
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Discussion Questions:
Andrew mentioned a strong connection between music and language development. Can you think of any personal experiences or observations that support this connection?
What are some intentional ways you can incorporate music into a child's daily routine to enhance their focus and listening skills?
Andrew talked about the benefits of focused listening to great music for young children. How do you think this practice can be adapted for older children or adults?
The concept of using repetition to create familiarity and joy was discussed. What are some other areas in homeschooling where repetition might be beneficial?
Andrew suggested starting with non-vocal instrumental music, specifically Bach, for focused listening. What composers or specific pieces of music would you consider starting with and why?
Considering Andrew's emphasis on the importance of cultivating listening skills, what other activities or subjects in homeschooling do you think can help develop these skills?
Andrew highlighted the idea that we should be intentional about the kind of music children are exposed to. What criteria or guidelines do you think parents should use to select music for their children?
Andrew focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing as the four arts of language. How do you see music fitting into this framework, particularly in the contexts of homeschooling, language arts, and the development of communication skills?
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BJU Press Homeschool provides complete curriculum for preschool through 12th grade with both traditional textbooks and video courses available. Education from a Christian worldview reshapes how children see the world. BJU Press materials teach Christ's power and lordship through the Big Story of creation.
Apologia – Apologia is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.
The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is a member of the Biblical Family Network. Our mission is to support and encourage the family by providing the very best podcasts on family, discipleship, marriage, parenting, worldview, culture, and education, all from a Biblical perspective. Visit the website for more great shows, like the Thinking Dad, Culture Proof, Homeschool Insights, and Made2Homeschool.
 
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It’s a joy to be able to sit at the feet of someone who has been teaching for over 30 years. It’s an additional privilege for that person to have been a homeschool dad to his 7 children! As part of our Meet the Cast lineup, Yvette Hampton sits down with Andrew Pudewa, IEW’s founder and principal speaker, who has spent the last 3 decades speaking and writing about issues related to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor.
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Andrew Pudewa is the founder and principal speaker of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Presenting around the world, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan (Suzuki Method) and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the wonderful words.” He and his wonderful, heroic wife, Robin, have homeschooled their seven children and are now proud grandparents of eleven, making their home in Northeastern Oklahoma’s beautiful green country.
Andrew Pudewa’s mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent in various modes of written and oral communication.
Listen to Andrew Pudewa's previous interviews on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.
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However Imperfectly [DVD/Book Combo] by Andrew Pudewa
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Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Andrew Pudewa, Writing, Reading, Thinking, Teaching, IEW, Institute for Excellence in Writing, Homeschool Families, Yvette Hampton, Interview, Cast and Crew, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, Homeschool Movie, Homeschool Documentary

It’s a joy to be able to sit at the feet of someone who has been teaching for over 30 years. It’s an additional privilege for that person to have been a homeschool dad to his 7 children! As part of our Meet the Cast lineup, Yvette Hampton sits down with Andrew Pudewa, IEW’s founder and principal speaker, who has spent the last 3 decades speaking and writing about issues related to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor.
Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation.
Support Schoolhouse Rocked
Has Schoolhouse Rocked been a blessing to you? We need your help! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Support from the homeschool community allows us provide resources and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Andrew Pudewa is the founder and principal speaker of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Presenting around the world, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan (Suzuki Method) and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the wonderful words.” He and his wonderful, heroic wife, Robin, have homeschooled their seven children and are now proud grandparents of eleven, making their home in Northeastern Oklahoma’s beautiful green country.
Andrew Pudewa’s mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent in various modes of written and oral communication.
Listen to Andrew Pudewa's previous interviews on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.
Watch Andrew Pudewa’s session from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, “However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching”. (Registration required)
Recommended Resources:
However Imperfectly [DVD/Book Combo] by Andrew Pudewa
The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
The Flickering Mind: Saving Education from the False Promise of Technology by Todd Oppenheimer
Salina, Kansas - 1895 8th grade test
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Andrew Pudewa, Writing, Reading, Thinking, Teaching, IEW, Institute for Excellence in Writing, Homeschool Families, Yvette Hampton, Interview, Cast and Crew, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, Homeschool Movie, Homeschool Documentary

It’s a joy to be able to sit at the feet of someone who has been teaching for over 30 years. It’s an additional privilege for that person to have been a homeschool dad to his 7 children! As part of our Meet the Cast lineup, Yvette Hampton sits down with Andrew Pudewa, IEW’s founder and principal speaker, who has spent the last 3 decades speaking and writing about issues related to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor.
Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation.
Support Schoolhouse Rocked
Has Schoolhouse Rocked been a blessing to you? We need your help! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked.
Support from the homeschool community allows us provide resources and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team.
Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel.
Andrew Pudewa is the founder and principal speaker of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Presenting around the world, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan (Suzuki Method) and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the wonderful words.” He and his wonderful, heroic wife, Robin, have homeschooled their seven children and are now proud grandparents of eleven, making their home in Northeastern Oklahoma’s beautiful green country.
Andrew Pudewa’s mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent in various modes of written and oral communication.
Listen to Andrew Pudewa's previous interviews on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.
Watch Andrew Pudewa’s session from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, “However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching”. (Registration required)
Recommended Resources:
However Imperfectly [DVD/Book Combo] by Andrew Pudewa
The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
The Flickering Mind: Saving Education from the False Promise of Technology by Todd Oppenheimer
Salina, Kansas - 1895 8th grade test
If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.
 
New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!
 
Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.
 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community.
Podcast Topics: Andrew Pudewa, Writing, Reading, Thinking, Teaching, IEW, Institute for Excellence in Writing, Homeschool Families, Yvette Hampton, Interview, Cast and Crew, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, Homeschool Movie, Homeschool Documentary

Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella, and Andrew Pudewa for the second half of their discussion on how to cultivate an entrepreneurial, or georgic, aptitude in our children. The future of freedom may depend on it!
Many of us realize that we value home education not only because it often results in better academics, superior social environments, and enriched family life, but because it builds a better community and country. The result of true liberal education —a freedomship education— will be not only young men and women who know how to think and communicate but who think evangelically and entrepreneurially. 
  
You can watch the video of this full interview at HomegrownGeneration.com. The Homegrown Generation Family Expo is an online homeschool conference offering over 35 hours of encouragement and practical advice. Lifetime access to all of the 2020 conference sessions is just $20, or you can preview over 9 hours of content for free.
 
More from Andrew Pudewa:
IEW.com - Institute for Excellence in Writing
IEW Facebook Page
30 Minutes for Jokes from Andrew Pudewa
Recommended Resources:
An Underground History of American Education, by John Taylor Gatto
Dumbing Us Down, by John Taylor Gatto
Weapons of Mass Instruction, by John Taylor Gatto
A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century, by Oliver DeMille
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today. 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW®) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 

Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella, and Andrew Pudewa for a discussion of how to cultivate an entrepreneurial, or georgic, aptitude in our children. The future of freedom may depend on it!
Many of us realize that we value home education not only because it often results in better academics, superior social environments, and enriched family life, but because it builds a better community and country. The result of true liberal education —a freedomship education— will be not only young men and women who know how to think and communicate but who think evangelically and entrepreneurially. 
  
You can watch the video of this full interview at HomegrownGeneration.com. The Homegrown Generation Family Expo is an online homeschool conference offering over 35 hours of encouragement and practical advice. Lifetime access to all of the 2020 conference sessions is just $20, or you can preview over 9 hours of content for free.
 
More from Andrew Pudewa:
IEW.com - Institute for Excellence in Writing
IEW Facebook Page
30 Minutes for Jokes from Andrew Pudewa
Recommended Resources:
An Underground History of American Education, by John Taylor Gatto
Dumbing Us Down, by John Taylor Gatto
Weapons of Mass Instruction, by John Taylor Gatto
A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century, by Oliver DeMille
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today. 
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW®) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 

"I, of course, have been preaching on this for 20 years. That if what you want is a person who is good at speaking and writing, the single most important thing to do every day is read out loud to them in huge quantity, all through childhood." - Andrew Pudewa
If you believe in homeschooling, please consider supporting Schoolhouse Rocked with a donation here, or by becoming a Schoolhouse Rocked Backstage Pass member here. Your support allows us to continue to produce valuable resources to encourage and equip the homeschool community, including the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast and the upcoming feature-length documentary, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution.
 
Andrew Pudewa is the founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). He is a popular speaker and author, who has been talking to homeschool families around the world for 30 years. We were privileged to have been able to interview him for Schoolhouse Rocked and have been blessed by the support of IEW as a gold sponsor of the film.In this episode Mr. Pudewa talks about the growth of homeschooling in Russia, China, and around the world. He also addresses how to motivate our kids to work diligently and effectively.
Click here for the transcript of this episode
Transcripts are provided by MakeCrate. MakeCrate provides your homeschooler with the STEM skills they need for the future! Fun, hands-on electronics kits paired with an online learning platform teach your middle or high schooler engineering and coding fundamentals right at home! No technical expertise is required. Order your MakeCrate today at MakeCrate.Club/SR.
Yvette Hampton recently had the opportunity to talk with Andrew Pudewa, for the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, about the importance of reading aloud to our children. They also discussed the ideas of mastery of subject matter and maximizing our homeschooling time by teaching integrating multiple subjects. Andrew Pudewa is the founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). He is a popular speaker and author, who has been talking to homeschool families around the world for 30 years. We were privileged to have been able to interview him for Schoolhouse Rocked and have been blessed by the support of IEW as a gold sponsor of the film.
You can find Andrew Pudewa and IEW online at IEW.com.
Andrew Pudewa recommends the following resources in his interview.
Homeschool Legal Defense Association: HSLDA
IEW: Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Build Forts All Day
IEW Recommended Book List (Books for Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day)
Read Aloud Revival with Schoolhouse Rocked cast member, Sarah Mackenzie.
Book Recommendations:
However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
IEW Book List: Timeline of Classics
Center for Lit: Reading Roadmaps
Honey for a Child’s Heart by Gladys Hunt
Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch Jr.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
This episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. IEW equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.
 
 

Andrew Pudewa is the founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). He is a popular speaker and author, who has been talking to homeschool families around the world for 30 years. We were privileged to have been able to interview him for Schoolhouse Rocked and have been blessed by the support of IEW as a gold sponsor of the film.
In this episode Mr. Pudewa talks about the growth of homeschooling in Russia, China, and around the world. He also addresses how to motivate our kids to work diligently and effectively.
Click here for the transcript of this episode
Transcripts are provided by MakeCrate. MakeCrate provides your homeschooler with the STEM skills they need for the future! Fun, hands-on electronics kits paired with an online learning platform teach your middle or high schooler engineering and coding fundamentals right at home! No technical expertise is required. Order your MakeCrate today at MakeCrate.Club/SR.
A listener asks, "How do you motivate the daydreamer to buckle down and complete their assignments quickly but well so that they can have more free time to pursue their passions. We’ve tried everything and even a scaled back assignment will take all day because she has no drive to finish. Do we just have to nag?" In his answer, Andrew Pudewa talks about four principals of motivation.
You can find Andrew Pudewa and IEW online at IEW.com.
Andrew Pudewa recommends the following resources in his interview.
Homeschool Legal Defense Association: HSLDA
IEW: Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Build Forts All Day
IEW Recommended Book List (Books for Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day)
Read Aloud Revival with Schoolhouse Rocked cast member, Sarah Mackenzie.
Book Recommendations:
However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
IEW Book List: Timeline of Classics
Center for Lit: Reading Roadmaps
Honey for a Child’s Heart by Gladys Hunt
Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch Jr.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
 
This episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is brought to you by Teaching Textbooks. Try the first 15 lessons in any of their programs for free at TeachingTextbooks.com
 
Support this podcast.

 
Andrew Pudewa is the founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). He is a popular speaker and author, who has been talking to homeschool families around the world for 30 years. We were privileged to have been able to interview him for Schoolhouse Rocked and have been blessed by the support of IEW as a gold sponsor of the film.In this episode Mr. Pudewa talks about the importance of reading aloud to our children. A listener asks, "How can read-alouds cross "subject" barriers and maximize our homeschooling hours (literature, science, theology, history, ethics in one!)"
You can find Andrew Pudewa and IEW online at IEW.com.
Andrew Pudewa recommends the following resources in his interview.
Homeschool Legal Defense Association: HSLDA
IEW: Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Build Forts All Day
IEW Recommended Book List (Books for Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day)
Read Aloud Revival with Schoolhouse Rocked cast member, Sarah Mackenzie.
Book Recommendations:
However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
IEW Book List: Timeline of Classics
Center for Lit: Reading Roadmaps
Honey for a Child’s Heart by Gladys Hunt
Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch Jr.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
 
Support this podcast.

This episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is brought to you by Teaching Textbooks. Try the first 15 lessons in any of their programs for free at TeachingTextbooks.com
 
Andrew Pudewa is the founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). He is a popular speaker and author, who has been talking to homeschool families around the world for 30 years. We were privileged to have been able to interview him for Schoolhouse Rocked and have been blessed by the support of IEW as a gold sponsor of the film.In this episode Mr. Pudewa talks about the growth of homeschooling in Russia, China, and around the world. He also addresses how to motivate our kids to work diligently and effectively.
A listener asks, "How do you motivate the daydreamer to buckle down and complete their assignments quickly but well so that they can have more free time to pursue their passions. We’ve tried everything and even a scaled back assignment will take all day because she has no drive to finish. Do we just have to nag?" In his answer, Andrew Pudewa talks about four principals of motivation.
You can find Andrew Pudewa and IEW online at IEW.com.
Andrew Pudewa recommends the following resources in his interview.
Homeschool Legal Defense Association: HSLDA
IEW: Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Build Forts All Day
IEW Recommended Book List (Books for Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day)
Read Aloud Revival with Schoolhouse Rocked cast member, Sarah Mackenzie.
Book Recommendations:
However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
IEW Book List: Timeline of Classics
Center for Lit: Reading Roadmaps
Honey for a Child’s Heart by Gladys Hunt
Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch Jr.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
 
Support this podcast.