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.
Lynchburg City
HEAV has been in contact with Lynchburg regarding correspondence indicating that parents are required to provide the following private, personal information: date of birth, grade
Accomack County
Through the efforts of your HEAV School Board Monitor Team, we learned that homeschool parents’ notices of intent were being sent to the school board
(Not) Back-to-School Survival – Week 2
Share on Facebook! Week 2 – Curriculum This second week, discover the many resource options available for home educators. It might seem like it’s too
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 methods, tools, resources, costs, support groups, classes, co-ops,
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
Salem City
HEAV’s School Board Monitor Team reported a privacy concern when the initials of two students were posted publicly on a school board agenda item relating
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
Montgomery County
After months of reaching out to the Montgomery County school district (the homeschool liaison, superintendent, school board chair, and vice chair), they have responded in
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
Chesapeake City
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 noted,
Nelson County
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
