What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is an entry level beginner class for those who are new to IEW. IEW in total consists of nine units, this course we will work through units one and two. Each week will begin with a source text about animals, make an outline, read it back and homework will be to rewrite it in their own words. We will introduce dress-ups as we go. Week of 9/18 Week 1 - Penquins Week of 9/25 Week 2 - Egret Week of 10/2 Week 3 - Whales Week of 10/9 Week 4 - Fawns Week of 10/12 Week 5 - Fungus Gnats End session Week of 1/8 Week 6 -Buffalo Hunt Week 7 - Narwhals Week 8 - Beluga Whales Week 9 -Petroleum Flies Week 10 - Horses Week 11 - Eagle Eyes Week 12 - Dance Flies End Session Week 12 - Booklice Week 13 - Vulture Bees Week 14 - Week 15 -
Other Details
Supply List
Printed weekly materials, paper and writing utensil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Capella University
I am a homeschooling mom of 5. I have a Masters Degree in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education. I taught English as a foreign language online to kids in Asia for 4 years. I have children ages 17, 15, 13, 10 and 8. I taught preschool for many years before having my own kids. I have taught in co-ops for many years while homeschooling, and have taught preschool through middle school courses. I have worked in our church youth group with middle school and high school students. I am a registered IEW instructor.
Starting in 2022 I will be off May and Fall classes will start mid- August. I will have limited hours/classes during June and July as well. I will continue to run semester classes from mid Aug-Dec and Jan-Apr.
**I now have some tutor sessions available, I can help with any IEW coursework, including SSS series. For one-time-tutor session the cost is $35 for 25minutes or schedule a series upfront for only $30 for each 25min session. Message me for availability**
Recommended IEW Progression with Mrs. Jen Altman:
People and Places 1st/2nd/3rd
Adventures in Writing or
Aesop 1 & 2 2nd/3rd/4th
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales or
Discoveries in Writing 3rd/4th/5th w/Fix-It Book 1
Wonders of Science 4th/5th/6th w/Fix-It Book 2
Ancient History 5th/6th/7th w/Fix-It Book 3
Medieval History 6th/7th/8th w/Fix-It Book 4
*US History with Literature 7th/8th/9th w/Fix-It Book 5
*Ancients Upper Level with Literature 8th/9th/10th w/ Fix-It Book 6
*Medieval Upper Level (coming soon) 9th/10th/11th
*Early History with Literature (coming soon) 10th/11th/12th
*Modern History with Literature (advanced) 10th/11th/12th (not recommended for beginners)
IEW Pathway chart https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/IEW_Pathway.pdf
*Specially designed courses by Mrs. Jen Altman and not available elsewhere.
Early History with Literature and Fix it Book 6 expected 2025-2026
All Levels are flexible and listed with an age range. I recommend older beginners jump in one grade level below their current grade level.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class