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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
Moon Unit Study
Moon Unit Study A more relaxed summer schedule can be a great time to introduce a moon unit study. You can spend time with hands-on
Summer Unit Study: Soda, Pop, or Coke?
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
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
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 Science: Magnet Unit Study
Stuck on Homeschooling Science: Magnet Unit Study Science unit studies are a lot of fun to create and do because they provide tons of opportunity
Homeschooling with a Rubber Band
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
Explore History with Students at the Billy Graham Library At the age of 12, a young Billy Graham gave his first public speech – a
Homeschool Science: Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
Homeschool Science: Kite-Flying Now that the blustery spring weather is upon us, we have the perfect sunny afternoons to go kite-flying–and slip in some homeschool
Submarine Day Unit Study
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
Horticulture Unit Study Springtime is the best time to study the growing things all around you. Plants in your backyard, flowers in your garden, and
News Alert: Loudoun County School Board Policy
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
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
Homeschool Entomology: Lucky Ladybugs Entomology, the study of insects, is a fascinating topic for a homeschool unit study. Whether you explore a wide overview of
It’s Moving Day: Animal Migration
You might have already noticed the flocks of birds moving through your hometown on their annual migration north. There are thousands of species of migratory
Folk Heroes and Tall Tales
You can draw inspiration for your homeschool unit studies through a variety of historical events and commemorations. March 11 is National Johnny Appleseed Day, so
