Andrew Pudewa is the Director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), and my boys have used his curriculum for over 10 years.  We are huge fans of Andrew's fun teaching style, quirky nature, and use of great vocabulary!  Andrew teaches and speaks all over the world, and in this interview I invite him to share from a specific teaching I heard that changed my approach to schooling (and parenting!) my boys!  It's so good.  In this interview Andrew shares some of his best tips for motivating our kids to read and write, and I think you'll feel affirmed and encouraged by Andrew's message.   Special thanks to IEW for Sponsoring this episode.  Be sure to read show notes on my website to get links to everything Andrew mentions, including the chance to get THREE FREE WEEKS of curriculum right now!  www.monicaswanson.com/podcast.   Today's episode:  www.monicaswanson.com/episode-59 Find a dedicated page on the IEW website featuring the IEW curriculums my boys have used as well as the talk Andrew and I discuss in this interview:  www.iew.com/monicaswanson *This episode also kicks off a new summer sponsor, Surface Suncare, who I am teaming up with to offer a discount and a giveaway at the end of June.  Find all the details in show notes!  Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy