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Free to Parents of Just Preschoolers
41st Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention June 6–8, 2024 FREE Parents of Just Preschoolers Thinking about homeschooling your preschooler—or know someone who is? As parents, we
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Being Bold in Your Homeschool
Homeschool freedom lies in being bold. Recognizing your ability to step beyond the boundaries and align your homeschool with your family’s values and goals allows
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Raising Prayer Warriors
As homeschoolers, we have the privilege of demonstrating a life of prayer to our children as they go through their day. Raising prayer warriors–children who
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Virtual Class: Exploring Animal Anatomy Dissection Class
Looking to dig into biology, but wanting a little expert help? Dr. Ross is here to guide you into a hands-on journey of dissection. You’ll
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“Virginia Rocks!” Geology Virtual Class
Virtual Online Class From Cornerstone Educational Supply The Commonwealth of Virginia is anything but common in terms of its geology! From the swampy coastal plain
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Acting Course by Nicol Films
Nicol Films Acting Course 25% Discount – Use Code HEAV24 Spring break is coming—and that’s a great time to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity
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Chocolate Unit Study: Homeschool STEM
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to add some sweet lessons to your homeschool and create your own chocolate unit study. Check out this Homeschool
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Rebecca Spooner
Rebecca Spooner Featured Speaker Rebecca Spooner is a homeschool mom of five kids, creator of Gather ‘Round Homeschool, owner of Homeschool On, and author of
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Convention Volunteers
Be a Part of Something BIG! 41st Annual Virginia Homeschool ConventionJune 6 –8, 2024 Graduation Coordinator The HEAV convention team is looking for an enthusiastic individual
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Winter Homeschool: Owl Unit Study
Winter is a great time to introduce a unit study on owls to your homeschool classroom. You can incorporate lessons on natural science, biology, literature,
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Winter Homeschool Pine Trees and Cones
This time of year, pine trees dominate the landscape with their deep green color, sometimes the only things that look alive among all of the
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Kathy Koch
Dr. Kathy Koch Keynote Speaker Dr. Kathy Koch (“cook”) has spoken to thousands of parents, teachers, and children in over 25 countries. Kirk Cameron chose
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Heather Bitterling
Heather Bitterling Featured Speaker Heather Bitterling has a talent to inspire, encourage, and impel others to achieve more than they might otherwise think possible. It
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Exploring Our State: The Cardinal
Take some time this winter to explore facets of our state that you may have forgotten about or not yet discovered. Take one of our
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Israel Wayne
Israel Wayne Featured Speaker Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion for defending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical
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Adelaide Olguin
Adelaide Olguin Featured Speaker Adelaide Olguin will help you create a homeschool experience that makes your heart beat with excitement, has your kids going on
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Abraham Hamilton III
Abraham Hamilton III Featured Speaker Abraham Hamilton III (Abe) is a husband, father of six wonderful children, homeschool dad, lawyer, Bible teacher and national radio
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Aimee Eucce
Aimee Eucce Featured Speaker Aimee Eucce is a second-generation homeschooling mom . She beat the odds by rising from a homeschooled kid who struggled with
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Steve Demme
Steve Demme Featured Speaker Steve and his wife Sandra have been married since 1979. They have been blessed with four sons, three lovely daughters-in-law, and
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Chuck Black
Chuck Black Featured Speaker Chuck Black, a former F-16 fighter pilot and tactical combat communications engineer, is the author of 21 novels, including the popular
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Peggy Ployhar
Peggy Ployhar Featured Speaker Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool founder & CEO, is a leader and popular speaker in the home education community. After working as