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Montgomery County

June 23, 2023

After months of reaching out to the Montgomery County school district (the homeschool liaison, superintendent, school board chair, and vice chair), they have responded

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Summer Homeschool: Swimming & Water Safety

June 21, 2023

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.

Virginia’s First Homeschool NASP Nationals Placement for 3D Archery

June 12, 2023

Submitted by Amy Hall, Amherst Arms Bobcats NASP Coach Virginia homeschooler and elementary bullseye state champion Zac Matthews placed fifth at the 2023 NASP

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Building Your Homeschool Community

June 7, 2023

One of the most essential aspects of your homeschool journey is building homeschool connections and a network of support. Whether you are a newbie

Chesapeake City

June 6, 2023

Update: This is an update to our May 19th post. We are disappointed to report that Chesapeake is maintaining its position. Reference: www.facebook.com/HEAV.Virginia.Homeschool/posts/ As

Nelson County

June 6, 2023

In June of 2021, HEAV worked extensively with the interim student services representative on several, important items of concern relating to incorrect implementation of

The Importance of Teaching Cursive

May 31, 2023

In an increasingly digital world where cursive seems to be in a slow demise, it can be tempting to “write off” skills like handwriting,

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Free Time In Your Homeschool

May 17, 2023

Free play offers children much more than the opportunity to develop creative skills. True free play, undirected by adults and not dominated by electronics,