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?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Declaration of Independence Unit Study
Independence Day is a great inspiration for some summer homeschooling! Check out these ideas for a Declaration of Independence unit study and take advantage of
Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities
Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t my homeschooler play sports or participate in public school activities? Access to Sports and Activities A. Yes, we
Discipling for Cultural Engagement
God’s WORLD News helps young learners to live out the gospel in all areas of life as they become better equipped to engage with, pray
Cycling Around The World
The most-watched annual sporting event in the world begins in just over a week, when the Tour de France begins in Copenhagen, Denmark on July
Six-string Summer Fun: Guitar Unit Study for Homeschool
Summer is the perfect time to introduce a special activity or try something new in your homeschool. The relaxed atmosphere of summer homeschool gives you
Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Solar Energy
A unit study on solar energy is the perfect summer homeschool activity! Take advantage of the long days and plentiful sunshine and spend some time
Taking Babies and Toddlers to the Convention
by Kyndra Steinmann Since the HEAV Convention is a family event—and a time when parents are looking at curricula and trying to attend workshops—the question
Summer Homeschool: Going on a Treasure Hunt
A favorite summer homeschool activity for many families is camping and hiking–and Virginia is blessed with glorious outdoor adventure opportunities. Make them your favorites with
Taxes and Homeschool Expenses
Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t I get reimbursement to cover my curriculum, co-op expenses, or fees? A. Home education is built upon the concept
How to Research: Discerning Truth in Media
One of the most important things you can teach your kids is how to use logic and critical thinking as they evaluate and research the
Summer Schooling: Women in Aviation
Believe it or not, summer is just a month away! Whether your summer schooling means continuing structured lessons through the season, or relaxing the schedule
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,
