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Five Reasons You Should Join HEAV Today
Homeschoolers are a pretty diverse crowd. Families come from all walks of life and choose home education for various reasons. One thing many, if not

Testing Level
Q. Which test level should I use to show educational progress—the one for the current year or the year my child will enter next fall?

Nutrition in Your Homeschool: Food Preservation
Homeschooling gives us the unique opportunity to incorporate life skills learning into our curriculum, and to use extra-curricular activities to introduce and reinforce concepts in

How Do We File as a Homeschooling Family?
Q: Our homeschool family travels a lot. How do we comply with the homeschool law? A: Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance Understood It is generally understood that

The Power of Prayer in Your Homeschool
As homeschoolers, we have the privilege of demonstrating the power of prayer to our children as they go through their school day. It is a

Play Ball!: The History of An American Pastime
Few things create a more quintessentially American picture than the crack of baseball bats, hot dogs at the ball field, and playing catch in the

More Than Free Books – How to Use Libraries in Your Homeschool
National Library Week is celebrated in April each year. You may have seen signs for library book sales and commemorative events earlier this month, but

Avoiding Sensory Overload at the Convention
by Kyndra Steinmann As you are no doubt aware, the HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention is coming up in just a few short weeks and I

Disciples of All Nations: Missions and Missionaries
As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection this Sunday, spend some time to take to heart His final words on earth: “Go therefore and make disciples of

Free Class: Math Boot Camp
Multiplication/Division Facts Boot Camp Classes Do you have a child struggling with math? Boot camps are a great way to add multi-sensory games to add

For the Love of Language: Poetry Studies for Your Homeschool
Connecting with a poem on a deep personal level can be a great joy. Poetry brings a beauty to language that is unique unto itself,

Jokes & Pranks in Your Homeschool
Are you and the kids going a bit stir-crazy stuck at home? How about celebrating a fun simple holiday with fun at-home activities that don’t

Virginia Homeschooler Runs to Victory in 800-m National Competition
An eighth-grade homeschooled student from Suffolk took first place at the 2022 Adidas Track Nationals on March 18. Michailyn Rose ran the Girls’ 800-meter final

Crafty Homeschool: The Importance of Hands-on Learning
March is National Craft Month, and it is the perfect time to incorporate more crafting projects into your hands-on homeschool. Aside from being a key

Color Science: Teaching Color Theory In Your Homeschool
by Megan Mora Fuentes If you have a child who is interested in the fields of art or design, a solid understanding of color theory

Legislative Summary Report 2022
Sports Access Fails with Disparaging Remarks Sports access, introduced by newly elected Delegate Marie March (R-Floyd Co.), passed the House then failed in Senate Education,

You DON’T Snooze, You Lose! Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Homeschool
World Sleep Day, an annual celebration of sleep and a call to action on sleep-related issues, is March 18 this year. But it may be

Your Next Homeschool Field Trip
by Megan Mora Fuentes Field trips are becoming greatly anticipated this time of the year. As winter starts to wrap up and we get the

Homeschool Studies for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History month by incorporating these ideas into your homeschool lessons on African American influence. Check out these resources you can apply across your curriculum,

Winter Homeschool: Snow & Ice
Frigid temperatures and slushy roads will eventually make anyone start longing for spring, but don’t wish that snow and ice away just yet! It’s full

Military Aviation Museum Homeschool Day | HEAV – 9/13 & 11/15/22
An HEAV Sponsored Event! September 13, 2022 Homeschool Day It’s Made of Armor! Ages: 12-17 The It’s Made of Armor session provides students with a