Top 10 Virginia Notice of Intent Questions
July 12, 2020
Planning to Homeschool This Fall? Your Notice of Intent (NOI) Is Due by August 15. Every year, we get many Notice of Intent questions—from new
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Embracing Homeschooling: Free Educational Resources
March 25, 2020
by Megan Bittner In the midst of a wave of event closures, there is an unexpected opportunity for families to spend more time together than
Creative Homeschooling: Your Family Quilt
January 13, 2021
Creative Homeschooling: Your Family Quiltby Megan Mora Fuentes After the excitement of the holidays dies down, all the decorations are put away, and things start to go
Five Creative Ways to Welcome the New Year
January 5, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes At the end of a year that presented a lot of challenges and difficulty for many, it can be easy to
Creative Homeschool Geography: Around the World on a Cookie Tray
December 16, 2020
The Christmas season, with help from some creative homeschool geography, can be the perfect time to incorporate some holiday baking lessons into your homeschool. There
Danville: Driver Education Problem Solved
December 15, 2020
Homeschoolers have several options for fulfilling the required training to obtain a driver license, but questions–and confusion—still arise. If you have questions or concerns as
Learning to Give – Easy Handmade Gifts and Crafts
December 9, 2020
A lot of children are very familiar with the joy of receiving gifts—especially around holiday time! But these easy handmade gifts are beautiful tools to
Advent and Celebrating the Birth of Christ: 2000 Years in the Making
December 2, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes Advent is a time of anticipation and reflection for many––and as homeschoolers, we always look for ways to bring our “living”
HEAV Stands With You #GivingTuesday
December 1, 2020
Why Support HEAV? HEAV Stands with You… …when you find yourself suddenly schooling at home. When every school in Virginia shut down, the questions of
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 focus
Five Homeschool Literature Study Ideas: Robert Louis Stevenson
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 read-aloud
You DON’T Snooze You Lose: Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Homeschool
October 28, 2020
You’re probably looking forward to the end of Daylight Saving Time this weekend for some healthy sleep. That one “extra” hour of sleep can seem
Free Cognitive Tests
October 24, 2020
Free Cognitive Test for HEAV Families! Thanks to a grant from the Gibson Institute of Cognitive Research, LearningRx Charlottesville is able to provide FREE cognitive skills
Does Your Vote Count?: Representation and the Electoral College
October 21, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes To vote is to have a voice. Election Day is the perfect opportunity to teach kids voting, how the electoral college
Live Stream Cartoon Camp
October 21, 2020
FREE for HEAV Members Like to Doodle? Turn your doodles into great cartoons as you learn new skills—online OR in-person–from Dan Nuckols, author of Cartooning for
Homeschool History: 100s of Years in the Making
October 14, 2020
Homeschool History: Revolutionary War Unit Studyby Megan Mora Fuentes Getting inspiration for your homeschool history unit study can be as easy as looking at the
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Homeschool Day| 10/26-27/20
October 13, 2020
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT. Mount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18thcentury by exploring the Farm at Mount Vernon! Join us for Homeschool Day at
FREE Online Music Class for Members: Foundations of Music I
October 12, 2020
Supercharge your musical capability! Unlock the secrets of successful sight reading and musical technique. Many students find reading music difficult because reading music involves understanding foundations of
Family Homeschool Activities
October 7, 2020
Turning Your Nature Walks into a Unit Study by Megan Mora Fuentes The family homeschool is the best way to be able to tailor lessons
Creative Teaching with Drama
September 30, 2020
You’ve probably already realized that effective teaching requires a certain dramatic element! Even if the drama is merely in your displayed enthusiasm as a means
Gearing Up for Fall: Your Homeschool Schedule
September 23, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes What does your homeschool schedule look like? How does your plan flow through the year? Whether you’re a natural planner or
Homeschool Geology: Rock Collecting
September 16, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes Today is National Collect Rocks Day–a great low-key way to bring some spontaneity and celebration to your homeschool geology lessons! Take
Teaching Life Skills: You Keep Me in Stitches
September 9, 2020
Fun Sewing Activities for Kids by Megan Bittner When you plan your homeschool curriculum, you likely include some life skills that you want your children
Homeschool Transcript Electives
September 7, 2020
Q. My daughter takes piano lessons and is starting ninth grade this year. Do piano lessons count toward an elective on her homeschool transcript? A.
VMHC Virtual Homeschool Open House | HEAV 10/20-21/2020
September 3, 2020
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT Join VMHC on October 20th and 21st for a two day, virtual Homeschool Open House! Both days will feature self-guided activities to
Neither Rain Nor Snow: Postal Service Unit Study
September 2, 2020
by Megan Bittner Postal Service Homeschool Unit Study Kick off your school year with a unique homeschool unit study! Neither Rain Nor Snow Day on
Free Class: Math Boot Camp PLUS a FREE Fractions Kit
August 31, 2020
NEW CLASS DATES FOR NOVEMBER! Jumpstart your school year with multi-sensory math fact practice the kids will want to do all year long. Homeschool publications
Homeschool Handi-kids: DIYs & Tool Safety
August 26, 2020
by Megan Bittner Homeschooling is about so much more than reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic! Incorporating learning into everyday homeschool living is one of the greatest
General Assembly Special Session: Vaccines
August 20, 2020
Virginia Government Special Session Could Impact Vaccines Legislation A Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly, called by Governor Northam, convened Tuesday, August 18. The
Homeschool Adventures: Geocaching
August 19, 2020
by Megan Bittner What afternoon homeschool adventures wouldn’t be made better by the element of a treasure hunt? Geocaching combines the thrill of the hunt
Sea Creatures Unit Study | HEAV
August 12, 2020
by Megan Bittner Sea creatures make fantastic unit study subjects. Some of the most awe-inspiring ocean dwellers share some physical similarities but boast an incredible
Summer Homeschool Science
August 5, 2020
by Megan Bittner A wonderful part of homeschooling is drawing on your own day-to-day experiences and using the lessons to instill a life-long appreciation of
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