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Homeschool Opposite Day Activities

January 20, 2021

Sometimes you can teach a lesson with some silly fun even better than with a serious study session. January 25 is commonly celebrated as

Moving Districts and Homeschooling

January 19, 2021

Moving Districts and Homeschooling Q. What must I do when I move from one district to another while homeschooling in Virginia? A. Moving districts

Creative Homeschooling: Your Family Quilt

January 13, 2021

After the excitement of the holidays dies down, all the decorations are put away, and things start to go back to normal, it’s easy to rush

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Creative Homeschool Geography: Around the World on a Cookie Tray

December 16, 2020

Creative Homeschool Geography Around the World on a Cookie Tray: Creative Homeschool Geography The Christmas season, with help from some creative homeschool geography, can

Danville: Driver Education Problem Solved

December 15, 2020

Danville: Driver Education Problem Solved Homeschoolers have several options for fulfilling the required training to obtain a driver license, but questions–and confusion—still arise. If

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Learning to Give – Easy Handmade Gifts and Crafts

December 9, 2020

The Christmas season has a way of slowing us down—if we let it. Shorter days, quieter mornings, and cozy afternoons indoors create the perfect

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Advent Studies for Homeschool

December 2, 2020

Advent is a time of anticipation and reflection for many––and as homeschoolers, we always look for ways to bring our “living” into our “homeschool.”

Gratitude: Counting Your 1000+ Blessings

November 18, 2020

Learning gratitude, to be grateful and say “thank you” isn’t always the easiest lesson to teach–or learn. In a season that often seems to

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Homeschool Literature Study

November 11, 2020

As the weather gets cooler, a fun literature study is a great way to spend some cozy fall afternoons. Incorporating independent reading and family

Does Your Vote Count? Representation and the Electoral College

October 21, 2020

To vote is to have a voice. Election Day is the perfect opportunity to teach kids about voting, how the electoral college works, and

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Homeschool History: Revolutionary War Unit Study

October 14, 2020

Homeschool History: Revolutionary War Unit Study Getting inspiration for your homeschool history unit study can be as easy as looking at the calendar! A

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Family Homeschool Activities

October 7, 2020

Turning Your Nature Walks into a Unit Study The family homeschool is the best way to be able to tailor lessons to your children’s

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