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Fall Unit Study: All About Bears
Bears are a fascinating animal, but unfortunately some of the fascination stems from misrepresentation and mischaracterisation of bears in the media. With the current black
Typewriters & Typing
Typewriters & Typing Typing is one of those skills that seems like a vestige of a past era, but is actually more useful and practical
Teaching Piano In Your Homeschool
Pianos There are a range of physical, social, and academic benefits in teaching music in your homeschool, and you can even incorporate other subjects into
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
Author! Author! Creative Writing in Your Homeschool
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,
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
The Science of Germs
As we head into the cozy fall season, schedules change, and your family starts to fall into a steadier rhythm after the summer freedom, you
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
Exploring the components and functions of simple machines is an excellent way to incorporate STEM into your homeschool curriculum, and is easily tailored to a
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
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
5 Tips for Homeschooling Kindergarten
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 whether you’re teaching the
Homeschooling an Only Child
When you think of a homeschooling family do you automatically picture a large, busy household? It’s a common stereotype that homeschool families have lots of—or
Test Results Submission Best Practices
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
Back to School Info: Virginia Homeschool Laws
Are you faced with questionable requirements from your superintendent’s office? Are you wondering if the Virginia homeschool laws have changed? No, the homeschool laws have
Creative Teaching: Puppets & Puppetry
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
Hopping Along: Grasshoppers & Crickets Unit Study
Hopping Along: Grasshoppers & Crickets Unit Study July is the quintessential summer month, just full of lush greenery and hot weather, lit by thousands of
New Member Benefit! Skills Assessment & Consultation
Skills Assessment & Consultation New from LearningRx! Are you still struggling to find the right curriculum? Switching curricula midstream, trying to find something that works?
Ice Cream Unit Study
Summer Unit Study: Ice Cream! by Megan Mora Fuentes A fun summer activity that engages the whole family is a great way to use your
Ocean Geography Unit Study
We’re coming up on that time of the year when millions of people flock to the beaches and oceans for summer vacation. Whether you’re headed
