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Summer Sensory Activities
Sensory Summer Activities for Your Homeschool Sensory activities and outside summertime are perfect for some fun with learning through hands-on focus in your homeschool. You’ll
Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities
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
Taxes and Homeschool Expenses
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
Gold Fever! Klondike Gold Rush Unit Study
Gold Fever! Klondike Gold Rush Unit Study Create a fun, summer homeschool unit study by exploring an exciting time in America’s history. This type of
Guitar Unit Study for Homeschool
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 Power of Prayer
The power of prayer is an intimate discipline. As homeschoolers, we have the privilege of demonstrating the power of prayer to our children as they
Baseball! The History of An American Pastime
Play Ball!: The History of An American Pastime American baseball is always a hit! Few things create a more quintessentially American picture than the crack
Using Libraries In Your Homeschool
National Library Week is coming up in a few short weeks. You may see lots of signs for library book sales and commemorative events this
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
Missions and Missionaries
After celebrating Jesus’ resurrection this past Sunday, spend some time to take to heart His final words on earth: “Go therefore and make disciples of
Homeschool Poetry Unit Study
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,
Jokes & Pranks in Your Homeschool
Jokes & Pranks in Your Homeschool Are you and the kids going a bit stir-crazy stuck at home? How about celebrating a fun simple holiday
Virginia Homeschooler Runs to Victory in 800-m National Competition
Virginia Homeschool Victory An eighth-grade homeschooled student from Suffolk took first place at the 2022 Adidas Track Nationals on March 18. Michailyn Rose ran the
Crafty Homeschool & Hands-on Learning
March is National Craft Month, and it is the perfect time to incorporate more crafting projects into your hands-on homeschool. Aside from being a key
Color Science: Teaching Color Theory In Your Homeschool
Color Science by Megan Mora Fuentes If you have a child who is interested in the fields of art or design, a solid understanding of
Legislative Summary Report 2022
Sports Access Fails with Disparaging Remarks Sports access, introduced by newly elected Delegate Marie March (R-Floyd Co.), passed the House then failed in Senate Education,
You DON’T Snooze, You Lose! Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Homeschool
You DON’T Snooze, You Lose! Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Homeschool World Sleep Day, an annual celebration of sleep and a call to action on
Your Next Homeschool Field Trip
Field trips are becoming greatly anticipated this time of the year. As winter starts to wrap up and we get the first few tantalizing tastes
Homeschool Studies for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month by diving into the incredible contributions Black Americans have made across every field of life. From groundbreaking inventions and scientific discoveries
Read-Aloud Fun for Everyone
There is an abundance of benefits you can gain from everyday reading aloud, including mental stimulation, knowledge, vocabulary expansion, memory improvement, stronger analytical thinking skills,
Winter Homeschool: Snow & Ice
Frigid temperatures and slushy roads will eventually make anyone start longing for spring, but don’t wish that snow and ice away just yet! It’s full
