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HEAV’s Convention News
Introducing…HEAV’s NEW Convention Director! Jessica Vásquez is a homeschool mom and a proud military spouse to her husband of 15 years. They have two wonderful
Turkey Learning Activities for Thanksgiving
Homeschooling through the holidays can be stressful. Why not let the holiday itself be the lesson? Keep the learning going and spend time together as
Ryan Collins
Ryan Collins Featured Speaker Ryan Collins is the CEO of Bethel School of Technology, the first online Christian coding bootcamp in the world. Newsweek and
Subscription Boxes for Homeschool Fun
While they may not be practical for everyday, subscription boxes can add some fun surprises to your curriculum. They could be used to spark interest
Nathanael Miller
Nathanael Miller Featured Speaker Nathanael Miller has over 15 years of experience driving technology breakthroughs at NASA and in industry. He has served as a
Mark Hancock
Mark Hancock Featured Speaker Mark began his career by founding a national advertising agency and running it for 15 years until his conversion to Christ
Mighty Oaks Homeschool Unit Study
Enduring words of wisdom often provide a great starting point for a homeschool lesson. This simple 14th-century old English proverb–”Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.”–can
Laura Ingalls Wilder Homeschool Unit Study
The beloved Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder has left an enduring mark on American literature and culture. Incorporating a unit study on it
Battery Homeschool STEM Activities
From the tiny button cells that fuel our remote controls to the hefty lithium-ion batteries in our smartphones and electric cars, batteries are all around
No Diploma: Options 3 and 4
Q: I don’t have a high school diploma. Should I comply with option (iii) or option (iv)? A: The homeschool law §22.1-254.1 provides two choices
Solar Eclipse and Homeschool Astronomy
Using a current event or natural phenomenon to guide your lesson planning is a great way to take advantage of the readily accessible object lesson,
Rachael Yunis
Rachael Yunis Featured Speaker Rachael Yunis with Apologia Christian Homeschool Curriculum. Rachael Yunis Apologia WORKSHOP: Untroubled by Science In the beginning, God created everything visible
Dr. Marcus Ross
Dr. Marcus Ross Featured Speaker Marcus has loved dinosaurs since he was a kid growing up in Rhode Island. After earning a B.S. in earth
Sandra Kim
Sandra Kim Featured Speaker Sandra Kim has over 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and media relations with various Fortune 500 companies. She
Yvonne Bunn
Yvonne Bunn Featured Speaker Yvonne Bunn is HEAV’s director of homeschool support and government affairs, is the head of HEAV’s legislative team and the developer
Anne Miller
Anne Miller Featured Speaker Anne Miller started serving homeschool families as a support group and co-op leader in 1986. She has been president of the
Homeschool Lighthouse Unit Study
Lighthouses have captured the imagination of people for centuries, serving as beacons of safety and symbols of perseverance in the face of adversity. You can
Making Grammar and Punctuation Fun in Your Homeschool
Grammar and punctuation can be one of the most frustrating and tear-inducing subjects for students–and even teachers! If you’ve struggled with these lessons in your
Everyday Homeschool: Making Old Things New
In our modern, fast-paced world of constant innovation, in our everyday homeschool, we tend to overlook the beauty and wisdom of the past. As homeschoolers,
Homeschool ID Cards
Homeschool ID Cards Q. Why do I need an HEAV member card when I can buy a homeschool identification card for a few dollars—or even
Genealogy: Your Homeschool Family Legacy
What are you studying in history this fall? What would happen if you brought the history lessons a bit closer to home? Including family history
