Top 10 Virginia Notice of Intent Questions
July 12, 2020
Planning to Homeschool This Fall? Your Notice of Intent (NOI) Is Due by August 15. Every year, we get many Notice of Intent questions—from new
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News Alert: Back to School Info
July 30, 2021
Important Back-to-School Info Are you faced with questionable requirements from your superintendent’s office? Are you wondering if the homeschool laws have changed? No, the homeschool
Free Class: Math Boot Camp
July 29, 2021
CLASSES BEGIN ON August 4 Are you looking for multi-sensory games to add to your math practice? This class is a popular addition to ANY
Creative Teaching: Puppets & Puppetry
July 28, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes The freedom to explore creative teaching and learning methods is one of the great benefits of homeschooling. This Homeschool Living explores
Pamplin Historical Park Homeschool Day | HEAV – September 21, 2021
July 23, 2021
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT Pamplin Historical Park’s annual Fall Homeschool Day is on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will be
Homeschool Day at Lee-Fendall House & Garden – Archives | October 1, 2021
July 23, 2021
An HEAV-Sponsored Event The Lee-Fendall House Museum welcomes homeschoolers for Homeschool Day on Friday, October 1! Our theme this fall, in honor of American Archives
Homeschool Days at Luray Caverns | November 8 – 13, 2021
July 23, 2021
AN HEAV-Sponsored Event ! Give your students a school day they will never forget! Take education underground as your kids explore and learn about the
Homeschool Dual Enrollment History Course at GMU
July 22, 2021
Homeschool Dual Enrollment History Course at George Mason University GOVT103: Introduction to American Government A new homeschool dual-enrollment history course can help you get a
Hopping Along: Grasshoppers & Crickets Unit Study
July 21, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes July is the quintessential summer month, just full of lush greenery and hot weather, lit by thousands of lightning bugs and
New Member Benefit! Skills Assessment & Consultation
July 14, 2021
New from LearningRx! Skills Assessment & Consultation Are you still struggling to find the right curriculum? Switching curricula midstream, trying to find something that works?
Ice Cream Unit Study
June 29, 2021
I Scream, You Scream: Ice Cream Unit Study by Megan Mora Fuentes A fun summer activity that engages the whole family is a great way
Ocean Geography Unit Study | HEAV
June 23, 2021
Summer Geography: Oceans of the World We’re coming up on that time of the year when millions of people flock to the beaches and oceans
New & Renewing Member Benefit
June 16, 2021
FREE: 8 Great Smarts Course for Kids by Dr. Kathy Koch – Celebrate Kids Thousands of parents have found hope and help in Dr. Kathy
Moon Unit Study
June 15, 2021
A more relaxed summer schedule can be a great time to introduce a moon unit study. You can spend time with hands-on activities you might
Summer Unit Study
June 9, 2021
Summer Unit Study: Soda, Pop, or Coke? by Megan Mora Fuentes You can make a fun summer unit study out of something you might already
Physical Education In Your Homeschool
June 2, 2021
One of the greatest things about homeschooling is being able to include the subjects that you find most important and fit them into your family
Water Science: Waterfalls
May 18, 2021
Waterfalls are some of the most beautiful and fascinating natural phenomena on our planet. They are mesmerizing in both their formation and their operation, and
Stuck On Homeschooling: Magnet Unit Study
May 12, 2021
Science unit studies are a lot of fun to create and do because they provide tons of opportunity for hands-on activities. There are plenty of
Homeschooling with a Rubber Band
May 5, 2021
Who knew that you could create an entire homeschool unit study around one simple, hardworking, school supply? Rubber bands have hundreds of uses, and one
Billy Graham Library Virtual Tour
May 4, 2021
Explore History with Students at the Billy Graham Library At the age of 12, a young Billy Graham gave his first public speech – a
Celebrate Family In Your Homeschool
April 28, 2021
Homeschooling multiple kids together comes with its own unique set of benefits and challenges for the entire family–not the least of which is fostering the
2 FREE Homeschool Math Classes by Mathnasium!
April 27, 2021
Free for HEAV Members It’s a Slippery Slope but You’ll Do Just Line (Fine)! Explore the world of lines, and get set for the next
Homeschool Science: Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
April 21, 2021
Now that the blustery spring weather is upon us, we have the perfect sunny afternoons to go kite-flying–and slip in some homeschool science lessons in
Submarine Day Unit Study
April 14, 2021
There are a few different dates noted as “Submarine Day,” one of which is this Saturday, April 17. There seems to be some debate as
Homeschool Horticulture Unit Study
April 7, 2021
Springtime is the best time to study the growing things all around you. Plants in your backyard, flowers in your garden, and trees in your
News Alert: Loudoun County School Board Policy
March 26, 2021
New Update! Thanks to two alert Loudoun County homeschool moms, HEAV was made aware of questionable changes to the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) homeschool
Standardized Testing of Achievement
March 25, 2021
Q. How can I find out if my standardized testing option complies with the law? A. There are hundreds of tests from which to choose, but
Homeschool Entomology: Lucky Ladybugs
March 24, 2021
Entomology, the study of insects, is a fascinating topic for a homeschool unit study. Whether you explore a wide overview of insects in general or
It’s Moving Day: Animal Migration
March 17, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes You might have already noticed the flocks of birds moving through your hometown on their annual migration north. There are thousands
Folk Heroes and Tall Tales
March 10, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes You can draw inspiration for your homeschool unit studies through a variety of historical events and commemorations. March 11 is National
Natural Science: Why Butterflies Matter
March 3, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes If you’ve been blessed with some warmer weather this past week, you’ve probably started looking for some new spring unit study
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