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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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
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 Lessons for Kids
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 | 10/14/19
August 27, 2019
Homeschool Day Schedule9:30 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 this
The Family Business: Raising Entrepreneurs
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
Your Homeschool Room: Spaces for Every Home
August 7, 2019
Believe it or not, summer has flown by, and it’s time to get excited about starting a new homeschool year! Whether you’re a veteran homeschooler
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Homeschool Day- Staunton – 9/10/19
August 2, 2019
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Homeschool Day – 9/10/19
A Homeschool Circus
July 31, 2019
Homeschooling itself can seem like a circus sometimes! Why not celebrate homeschooling fun by taking advantage of summer freedom and sunny weather? Let the kids
Pamplin Historical Park Homeschool Day – 9/24/2019
July 29, 2019
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT Come out for day of history as you explore plantation and soldier life and visit the award-winning permanent exhibit, “Duty Called Me
Homeschool Day at the Virginia Zoo – 9/27/19
July 28, 2019
Join the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk for Homeschool Day on September 27, 2019!The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk has partnered with the Home Educators Association of Virginia
Homeschool Day at the Fair – 9/27/19
July 27, 2019
For many years, HEAV has partnered with the State Fair of Virginia to sponsor a special day for homeschoolers at the State Fair of Virginia.
Homeschool Day at the Lee-Fendall House – 10/4/19
July 25, 2019
An HEAV Sponsored Event The Lee-Fendall House Museum welcomes homeschoolers for extraordinary hands-on, educational activities that explore how life in America has changed over time. The theme this
National D-Day Memorial Homeschool Day – 10/4/19
July 24, 2019
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT Home to homeschool day the National D-Day War Memorial and experience World War II through living history. Participate in activities that include actual
The History of Pizza
July 24, 2019
Sometimes the best learning happens without lesson plans or lapbooks. Challenge your kids to learn something new about a random topic–like the history of pizza!
Legislative Alert: Religious Exemption Revisited
July 23, 2019
Again–Loudoun County School Board Will Consider Religious Exemption Action The Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) is again considering changing Virginia’s long-held religious exemption (RE) statute,
Home Educator Day at James Monroe’s Highland – 11/6/19
July 23, 2019
Enjoy a homeschool day at James Monroe’s Highland on a day designed especially for homeschooling families at the home of our fifth president! The 1818
Julius Caesar Homeschool Day – 11/13/19
July 22, 2019
Travel back in time with Julius Caesar to uncover the political intrigue and ambition that sparked revolution in this classic play. Full of rich languageand
To The Moon And Back
July 17, 2019
Space Exploration for Kids Did you know the 50th anniversary of the first human moon landing is coming up on July 20? Space exploration is
Homeschool Events in Virginia | HEAV
July 14, 2019
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
1984 Called and Wants Its Regulations Back*
July 11, 2019
A scary look at an alternate homeschool reality Finally, you’re ready for the first day of homeschooling. You sent in the proper documentation to the division superintendent,
Summer Homeschooling Unit Study Ideas
June 26, 2019
Homeschooling in the summer, when the majority of public and private schooled students are running free, can be challenging. One of the amazing benefits of
Summer Schooling: Women in Aviation
June 19, 2019
Whether your summer schooling means continuing structured lessons through the season, or relaxing the schedule and taking advantage of opportunities as they come, homeschoolers know
Bubbles & Balloons: Fun Summer Experiments for Your Homeschool
June 12, 2019
Bubbles and balloons are the perfect tools for some “lazy” summer learning! You can use them to explore science, mathematics, art, and more. Learn the
Summer Unit Study: Frogs and Amphibians
June 5, 2019
As formal studies wind down for the summer, you may be looking for an interesting summer unit study to continue engaging your kids through your
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