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Random Acts of Poetry Day
The second Wednesday of October has been celebrated as Random Acts of Poetry Day for almost ten years now. It’s a bit of a mystery
Fall Homeschool Corn Unit Study
Sometimes, all it takes to shake up your fall homeschool routine is to look at a common item from a different perspective. Check out this
Hurricane Unit Study
Hurricanes, those awe-inspiring yet formidable natural phenomena, can both fascinate and frighten. With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing, now is a great time
We The People: Celebrating Constitution Day In Your Homeschool
Constitution Week begins next week with Constitution Day on September 17, making this the perfect time to introduce some fun activities and games into your
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
All-in-One, Online Curriculum – Free Trial
What’s that one pain-point course you feel you need a little help with when teaching your kids? Do you have students who are a little
HEAV Fall Membership Drive
Starts Tuesday, September 3 HEAV FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE September 3 to September 13 There’s never been a better time to join HEAV! When you join
Homeschool Day at the 65th VNA Annual Convention & Coin Show
Virginia Numismatic Association (VNA) 65th Annual Convention & Coin Show Calling all homeschoolers, young numismatists, parents, and teachers: Coin collecting is a wonderful hobby! There
3 Lessons For Boys
“The greatest tribute a boy can give to his father is to say, ‘When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad.’
Member Benefit: Test Discount!
Even though the school year is just gearing up, it’s a good time to think about testing and what that will look like for you
Office Volunteer Help
Call for HEAV Office Volunteers Homeschooling is growing and the HEAV office is very busy! Our goal is to provide a live voice on the
Free Class Is in Session with HEAV!
I can’t even color in the lines, how can I teach art? I can’t carry a tune, even if it had handles…how will my kid
Teacher ID Cards – A Member Benefit
Let’s make this thing official! I have this membership card; now what? Where can I use it? What is it good for? When you become
The Power of Saying No
I often get asked, “How do you do it all?” Perhaps it’s because I homeschool an only child, giving the illusion of more time to
We are your homeschool community…
and we are waiting for you! When you decided to homeschool your children, there could have been a moment when you felt alone, as though
5 Favorite Homeschool Podcasts
We are well into the warm days of summer! Hopefully, you are not overwhelmed by reading all the books you think are needed for your
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
Electronic Notice of Intent Forms
Q. My school district sent a link to their Notice of Intent form and said I must provide an electronic Notice of Intent. Am I
Co-op Teachers: Employees or Contractors?
Recent Change to Federal Law Could Impact Your Homeschool Group By Darren Jones, Esq. Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Are your homeschool co-op teachers
Embracing the Summer Slide
The dreaded “summer slide”—the idea of your kids forgetting information and losing achievements they’ve gained over the year is scary. No one likes to have
Welcome to Virginia
We live in one of the most beautiful, diverse, history-rich states in the U.S., but it’s so easy sometimes to overlook the fascinating places, experiences,
