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
King George County
A King George County parent who submitted her NOI under option (iii) received a written response from a district secretary indicating that her curriculum choice
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
Free play offers children much more than the opportunity to develop creative skills. True free play, undirected by adults and not dominated by electronics, also
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
You Go Graduate
By Maiya Drennen The first seventeen years of my life were pretty easy as far as knowing what to do: schoolwork. My mom would give
Arlington County
HEAV’s School Board Monitor Team identified two homeschool policy documents containing items that were NOT consistent with the law. HEAV respectfully requested the following inaccurate
Photography Unit Study
Where are your family photos? Do you have pictures tucked away in a shoebox? On an old hard drive? Filling your phone? Explore the science,
Page County
A parent, filing under NOI option (iii), was incorrectly sent a 2005 superintendent’s memo which included a list of approved courses the parent may choose
Spotsylvania County
A parent and Virginia-certified teacher correctly submitted her paperwork to the superintendent to become a Virginia-certified tutor under the compulsory attendance law, §22.1-254. However, being
Celebrating Siblings: Friends for Life
Homeschooling multiple kids together comes with its own unique set of benefits and challenges for the entire family–not the least of which is fostering the
NEWS ALERT: Learning Recovery Grants
UPDATED 5.10.23 As announced in an earlier message, Governor Glenn Youngkin is making $30,000,000 available in the form of Learning Acceleration Grants to address the
National Picnic Day & Outdoor Learning
“There are few things so perfect as a picnic eaten in perfect comfort.” – W. Somerset Maugham National Picnic Day gives you the perfect opportunity
Working and Homeschooling
Working and Homeschooling Is it even possible? “How can I homeschool and work at the same time?” Maybe that’s a question you have asked. Of
Design Your Own Online Homeschool
Is choosing your curriculum, finding teaching materials, and accessing online homeschool resources overwhelming? You’re not alone. Finding reliable, comprehensive, and Christ-centered material from the vast
Gameschooling: 5 Simple Games from Around the World
Gameschooling is a powerful teaching technique using games and play activities to introduce, reinforce, and practice concepts in all different subjects. It’s become immensely popular
The Geology of Minecraft™
One of the world’s most popular games is Minecraft™, and now you can study the REAL rocks and minerals of those precious blocks and ores—with
Free Outdoor Family Activities
5 Free (Or Cheap) Family Outdoors Activities Get Outside for Family Time this Spring! This time of year is one of the most exciting–when we
6 Tips for Taming the Big Behaviors in ADHD
6 Tips for Taming the Big Behaviors in ADHD by Dr. Amy Moore All behavior is communication. When your child with ADHD is hitting, kicking, screaming,
