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Unschooling: How It Works
by Cathrine Mireles If you homeschool—or maybe even if you don’t—you have probably heard the term “unschooling” at some point. Traditional homeschooling gives families freedom
S’more Summer Homeschool
Wrap up your summer homeschool with a delicious treat and some tasty experiments! Check out s’more summer homeschool with these s’mores-themed experiments and activities for
(Not) Back-to-School Survival – Week 3
Share on Facebook! Week 3 – Challenging Children It’s week three of the “not-back-to-school” survival kit–let’s talk about our challenging children. As parents, we know
Summer Homeschool Forts
Building a backyard fort is the perfect way to practice a few engineering principles and create a great place for a summer homeschool fort hangout.
Navigating the World of Homeschool Curriculum: A Guide to Getting Started
by Patricia Beahr If you’ve been considering homeschooling for a while, you’ve probably had time to research choosing curriculum by investigating methods, tools, resources, costs,
Summer Homeschool: Watermelon Unit Study
As the back-to-school season gears up, don’t forget to embrace these last few–already?!–weeks of summer. This watermelon unit study is everything you need in a
Routine: Working Out the Flow
by Kyndra Steinmann It’s one of the last lovely days of summer, and I am sitting on my porch, listening to my five-year-old play with
(Not) Back-to-School Survival – Week 1
Share on Facebook! Week 1 – Rebuilding Your Routine This week, let’s look at the big-picture goals and explore ways to create good habits and
Homeschool Freedom Challenge
Our freedom depends on knowing our rights and responsibilities! As you are getting ready to submit your proof of progress and/or your Notice of Intent in
Summer Homeschool: Outdoor Art
The freedom of summer lends an air of excitement and enthusiasm to outdoor play that is beautifully captured with outdoor art activities. Give your summer
Summer Homeschool: Fireflies and Lightning Bugs
Lightning bugs–or fireflies!–are one of the most beautiful and unique summertime insects. There are lots of ways you can incorporate a summer homeschool lesson into
Summer Homeschool: Swimming & Water Safety
Swimming is one of the most popular summer activities, and for homeschoolers it can be much more than a “fun-in-the-sun” afternoon at the pool. Learning
5 Things to Do in Your Summer Homeschool
Summer homeschool can be the most fun and most memorable lessons! Whether you follow more structured lessons year-round or break for a summer holiday, the
Virginia’s First Homeschool NASP Nationals Placement for 3D Archery
Submitted by Amy Hall, Amherst Arms Bobcats NASP Coach Virginia homeschooler and elementary bullseye state champion Zac Matthews placed fifth at the 2023 NASP Eastern
Building Your Homeschool Community
One of the most essential aspects of your homeschool journey is building a community and network of support. Whether you are a newbie in homeschooling
The Importance of Teaching Cursive
In an increasingly digital world where cursive seems to be in a slow demise, it can be tempting to “write off” skills like handwriting, taking
Memorial Day Studies for Homeschool
In the Old Dominion, we live in a very diverse community that includes many military families stationed at various bases throughout our state. As homeschoolers,
Free Time In Your Homeschool
As we move into March, the seasonal transition from winter to spring can seem to drag on and on, especially when the weather doesn’t stay
For the Stay-At-Home Graduate
To all of you graduates, who have marked this exciting event in your life – you’re finished! And congratulations to you! A few months ago
Handling the Stress of Graduation
by Maiya Drennen The months leading up to graduation will quite possibly be some of the most stressful and pressure-filled months of your life. Trying
4 Things I Learned From Attending HEAV’s Homeschool Convention
by Maiya Drennan Just a month ago there were thousands of homeschool families gathered at the convention center in Richmond for a weekend of refreshment
