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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

Keeping the Tabernacle Central for Family Worship
by Abraham Hamilton III Numbers 2 is a very interesting chapter. It consists of thirty-four verses containing the specific instructions YHWH gave to Moses concerning

Deaf History Month
April is National Deaf History Month, a great time to explore the history of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, experience the beauty of American Sign

The Science and Art of Teaching Math
by Kathleen Cotter Clayton Teaching math to your children is both a science and an art. It is a science because much research has been done into

Family Discipleship Ideas for Busy Homeschooling Families
by Katie J Trent As busy homeschool parents, trying to fit everything in can be hard. Suddenly, discipleship feels more like a chore than a

The Innsbrook One-Mile Race
We are excited that homeschool families are invited to participate in the 2025 Innsbrook One-Mile Run to help win money for HEAV! This year’s event