Homeschool Start Date
August 16, 2015
Q. Must I begin my homeschool on the same day the public schools begin? A. You may begin your school year when you are ready
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America’s Founding Father: Benjamin Franklin Unit Study
January 15, 2020
Unit studies are a creative way to incorporate several different subjects into a cohesive unit bound by a common theme. Part of the fun is
Setting Goals for Your Homeschool
January 7, 2020
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate your homeschool life and habits, celebrate the past year’s successes, and resolve to
Homeschool Events in Virginia | HEAV
January 6, 2020
Find out all about the homeschool events in Virginia that are coming up over the next few weeks! These are reader-submitted events that are of
Learning to Give – Homemade Gifts and Crafts
December 4, 2019
A lot of children are very familiar with the joy of receiving gifts—especially around holiday time! But these homemade gifts are beautiful tools to help
Celebrating the Birth of Christ
November 20, 2019
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.” This
An Attitude of Gratitude
November 13, 2019
Thanksgiving is only weeks away, so now’s the time to demonstrate–and learn–a spirit of thankfulness in your home. Check out this Homeschool Living for Thanksgiving
Spiders: Friend or Foe?
November 6, 2019
You’ll see plenty of spiders this time of year, both in nature, as many spiders venture out of hiding to look for mates, and in
Teaching with Drama
October 30, 2019
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
Does Your Vote Count?: Representation and the Electoral College
October 23, 2019
Election Day is the perfect opportunity to teach kids voting, how the electoral college works, and why it’s important for everyone to have a say
Homeschool Days at Luray Caverns | 11/4 to 11/9/19
October 18, 2019
AN HEAV-Sponsored Event Take education underground as your kids explore and learn about the geology, chemistry, and history behind the wonder of Luray Caverns. Students
Math for the Right-Brained: Creative Math Approaches to Lessons
October 16, 2019
Check out this Homeschool Living for creative math lesson ideas and ways to teach mathematical concepts through visuals, hands-on activities, and even music and art!
Cost to Dual Enroll
October 16, 2019
Q. Why can’t my high school homeschooler dual enroll in a community college at no cost like a public school student? A. HEAV has discussed
Home(school) Entertainment: DIY Learning Toys
October 9, 2019
Learning toys are great tools for occupying younger students, especially if you need to review structured lessons with older siblings, work, or put babies down
Rainy Day Math
October 8, 2019
by Kyndra Steinmann Oh, the winter doldrums! The weather is cold, the ground is likely muddy, or it is raining for the third day in a
Inventive Play: Inventions Bin
October 8, 2019
by Kyndra Steinmann One of the wonderful things about homeschooling is the way it enables me to give my children the gift of time—not just
Five Fall Science Experiments
October 2, 2019
Science experiments come into their own in the fall! Changes in the natural world around us, beginning-of-the-school-year enthusiasm, and cooling temperatures starting to limit time
Hands-On Geology: A Natural Wonder in Your Backyard
September 25, 2019
If you’re looking for a fun fall trip to take with your family, consider incorporating a field trip to Natural Bridge into a hands-on geology
Homeschool Day at Museum of the Bible| HEAV 11/8/2019
September 24, 2019
Engage with the Bible at Museum of the Bible’s Homeschool Day! Visit the museum and participate in programs for all ages, including guided tours, interactive
Hands-On History: The Printing Press
September 18, 2019
A study on Johannes Gutenberg’s moveable-type printing press makes an excellent hands-on history lesson with nearly endless activities for students of all ages. You can
Homeschool Open House at Museum of History & Culture |10/29/19
September 17, 2019
Join us on Tuesday, October 29, to meet and mingle with other homeschoolers from across Virginia! This Homeschool Open House will focus on the largest
Kids in the Kitchen: Homeschool Home Ec
September 11, 2019
Home economics is a subject that blends seamlessly into a homeschool curriculum. Learning to cook, budget, and perform minor household repairs can impart skills that
Your Family Legacy: A Genealogy Study
September 4, 2019
What are you studying in history this fall? What would happen if you brought the history lessons a bit closer to home? Including family history
Let Freedom Ring!Liberty Bell History Unit Study
August 28, 2019
Kick off your homeschool year with a cool history unit study, and maybe even a family field trip! On September 1, 1752, the Liberty Bell
Homeschool Day at the Caverns at Natural Bridge | 9/20/19
August 28, 2019
Join us for the experience of a lifetime. Take a 60-minute tour and see rare geologic formations such as box work and stress fractures in the
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Homeschool Day| 10/14/19
August 27, 2019
Homeschool Day Schedule 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.: Come to orientation in the Eagles Theater for a special Homeschool Day welcome! Experience 18th-century plantation life during
The Family Business: Entrepreneurship for Kids
August 21, 2019
Homeschoolers are in a unique position to incorporate an entrepreneurial spirit into their homeschool and lifestyle. Whether you run a full-fledged business or experiment with
Thomas Jefferson Didn’t Have a Database…
August 16, 2019
Thomas Jefferson, a gifted inventor and architect, acquired the largest personal collection of books of its time in the country, established West Point, founded UVA,
Join Our Legislative Action Team
August 15, 2019
Just a few hours per month can make a huge difference! Dear support group or co-op leaders, Do you think your local school board’s actions
The Power of Singing in School at Home
August 14, 2019
Singing–in schools, communities, and homes–is an activity that in some ways seems like a lost art when you compare modern days to historical records. You’ve
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