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Member Benefit: Test Discount!
Even though the school year is just gearing up, it’s a good time to think about testing and what that will look like for you
Office Volunteer Help
Call for HEAV Office Volunteers Homeschooling is growing and the HEAV office is very busy! Our goal is to provide a live voice on the
Free Class Is in Session with HEAV!
I can’t even color in the lines, how can I teach art? I can’t carry a tune, even if it had handles…how will my kid
Teacher ID Cards – A Member Benefit
Let’s make this thing official! I have this membership card; now what? Where can I use it? What is it good for? When you become
The Power of Saying No
I often get asked, “How do you do it all?” Perhaps it’s because I homeschool an only child, giving the illusion of more time to
We are your homeschool community…
and we are waiting for you! When you decided to homeschool your children, there could have been a moment when you felt alone, as though
5 Favorite Homeschool Podcasts
We are well into the warm days of summer! Hopefully, you are not overwhelmed by reading all the books you think are needed for your
5 Things to Do in Your Summer Homeschool
Summer homeschool can be the most fun and most memorable lessons! Whether you follow more structured lessons year-round or break for a summer holiday, the
Electronic Notice of Intent Forms
Q. My school district sent a link to their Notice of Intent form and said I must provide an electronic Notice of Intent. Am I
Co-op Teachers: Employees or Contractors?
Recent Change to Federal Law Could Impact Your Homeschool Group By Darren Jones, Esq. Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Are your homeschool co-op teachers
Embracing the Summer Slide
The dreaded “summer slide”—the idea of your kids forgetting information and losing achievements they’ve gained over the year is scary. No one likes to have
Welcome to Virginia
We live in one of the most beautiful, diverse, history-rich states in the U.S., but it’s so easy sometimes to overlook the fascinating places, experiences,
The Art of Juggling
Summer is fast approaching—the perfect time to get outside, try out a new activity, and do a fun, relaxed homeschool lesson. World Juggling Day is
Freedom In Homeschooling
Homeschooling opens up a world of freedom to your family. The adventures, challenges, and experiences unique to homeschooling allow your family to grow and learn
Summer Homeschool Doughnut Unit Study
Have some fun in your summer homeschool by celebrating National Doughnut Day on June 7! Check out this Homeschool Living for some great doughnut activities,
Homeschool Egg Unit Study
May is National Egg Month, so this is a great time to celebrate the health benefits of eggs, experiment with egg science, learn about eggs
Yard Games: Learning In Your Own Backyard
National Backyard Games Week begins the Monday before Memorial Day weekend, and is a great unofficial kickoff to the summer season. Take the opportunity to
Are You Doing Enough?
Homeschool parent, put your fears at rest.As a family, we are going into our sixth year of homeschooling! Many emotions have surfaced throughout this time–some
Best of Virginia Museums
Whether you’re marveling over Ice Age artifacts in Saltville, experiencing daily life in a 16th-century farm household in Staunton, or puzzling over an antique figurine
Weather Tracking Unit Study
National Weather Observers Day on May 4th is the perfect opportunity to introduce a weather tracking unit study into your homeschool. You can incorporate lessons
Telephone Unit Study
Tomorrow is National Telephone Day, which marks the anniversary of the day Alexander Graham Bell introduced his “electric speaking machine” in 1876, a revolutionary milestone
