Fall Unit Study: All About Bears
by Megan Mora Fuentes Bears are a fascinating animal, but unfortunately some of the fascination stems from misrepresentation and mischaracterisation of bears in the media.
Typewriters & Typing
by Megan Mora Fuentes Typing is one of those skills that seems like a vestige of a past era, but is actually more useful and
Teaching Piano In Your Homeschool
by Megan Mora Fuentes There are a range of physical, social, and academic benefits in teaching music in your homeschool, and you can even incorporate
Virginia Military Homeschooling—Military Move and Temporary Assignments
Military homeschoolers face many unique situations not seen outside the military. How do you remain in compliance with homeschool and compulsory attendance laws in these
Shake It Up! Earthquake Unit Study
You can use a unit study on a fascinating topic to introduce and reinforce a variety of different subjects. A study of earthquakes lends itself
New! Member Benefit: Courses for the College-Bound
Begins October 18, 2021 Classes for the College-Bound by Jean Burk of the award-winning College Prep Genius Discover the ins and outs of college,
Author! Author! Creative Writing in Your Homeschool
Creative writing is a great tool to use in your homeschool. It offers an outlet for creativity and free expression, a place to explore ideas,
Homeschool Focus Group
Homeschool Focus Group Welcome to the Homeschool Focus Group! Your experiences and input are important to HEAV and to the entire Commonwealth community. Thank you
Making Grammar Fun in Your Homeschool
Grammar and punctuation can be one of the most frustrating and tear-inducing subjects for students–and even teachers! If you’ve struggled with these lessons in your
The Science of Germs: Fall Cleaning in Your Homeschool
by Megan Mora Fuentes As we head into the cozy fall season, schedules change, and your family starts to fall into a steadier rhythm after
Moton Museum Homeschool Day | HEAV October 19, 2021
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT The Moton Museum is excited to offer a Homeschool Day on October 19, 2021. Guests will be able to take a tour
Nature Unit Study for Fall: Mushrooms
As fall approaches and the temperatures cool, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the nicer weather before it gets too cold. A fall
Homeschool STEM: 6 Simple Machine Projects
by Megan Mora Fuentes Exploring the components and functions of simple machines is an excellent way to incorporate STEM into your homeschool curriculum, and is
Certified Tutor Approval
Certified Tutor Approval Q. I have sent a letter to the superintendent to become a certified tutor under §22.1-254(A). Do I need to wait for
Organization & Homeschool Space: Gearing Up For The Year
by Megan Mora Fuentes Believe it or not, summer has flown by, and it’s time to get excited about starting a new homeschool year! Whether
New & Renewing Member Benefit
FREE: 8 Great Smarts Course for Kids by Dr. Kathy Koch – Celebrate Kids This new member benefit is for you AND your kids! Thousands
5 Tips for Homeschooling Kindergarten
by Megan Mora Fuentes The beginning of the homeschool year is especially exciting–and nerve-wracking!–when you’re starting your child off on his kindergarten journey. Worrying about
Free Class: Math Boot Camp
Do you have a child struggling with math? Boot camps are a great way to add multi-sensory games to add to your math practice? This
Homeschooling an Only Child
Challenges of Homeschooling an Only Child by Megan Mora Fuentes When you think of a homeschooling family do you automatically picture a large, busy household
Virginia Law Code: Test Results Submission Best Practices | HEAV
Q. Should my evaluator submit my child’s evidence of progress directly to the superintendent on my behalf? § 22.1-254.1.(C) addresses who is to provide the
