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Unschooling: How It Works
by Cathrine Mireles If you homeschool—or maybe even if you don’t—you have probably heard the term “unschooling” at some point. Traditional homeschooling gives families freedom
S’more Summer Homeschool
Wrap up your summer homeschool with a delicious treat and some tasty experiments! Check out s’more summer homeschool with these s’mores-themed experiments and activities for
Summer Homeschool Forts
Building a backyard fort is the perfect way to practice a few engineering principles and create a great place for a summer homeschool fort hangout.
Navigating the World of Homeschool Curriculum: A Guide to Getting Started
by Patricia Beahr If you’ve been considering homeschooling for a while, you’ve probably had time to research choosing curriculum by investigating methods, tools, resources, costs,
Summer Homeschool: Watermelon Unit Study
As the back-to-school season gears up, don’t forget to embrace these last few–already?!–weeks of summer. This watermelon unit study is everything you need in a
Routine: Working Out the Flow
by Kyndra Steinmann It’s one of the last lovely days of summer, and I am sitting on my porch, listening to my five-year-old play with
Homeschool Freedom Challenge
Our freedom depends on knowing our rights and responsibilities! As you are getting ready to submit your proof of progress and/or your Notice of Intent in
Summer Homeschool: Outdoor Art
The freedom of summer lends an air of excitement and enthusiasm to outdoor play that is beautifully captured with outdoor art activities. Give your summer
Military High School Senior Stabilization Program
If you have an upcoming military high schooler–a senior or junior with one or both parents who are active duty military—many of the military branches
Summer Homeschool: Fireflies and Lightning Bugs
Lightning bugs–or fireflies!–are one of the most beautiful and unique summertime insects. There are lots of ways you can incorporate a summer homeschool lesson into
Summer Homeschool: Swimming & Water Safety
Swimming is one of the most popular summer activities, and for homeschoolers it can be much more than a “fun-in-the-sun” afternoon at the pool. Learning
Virginia’s First Homeschool NASP Nationals Placement for 3D Archery
Submitted by Amy Hall, Amherst Arms Bobcats NASP Coach Virginia homeschooler and elementary bullseye state champion Zac Matthews placed fifth at the 2023 NASP Eastern
Building Your Homeschool Community
One of the most essential aspects of your homeschool journey is building homeschool connections and a network of support. Whether you are a newbie in
The Importance of Teaching Cursive
In an increasingly digital world where cursive seems to be in a slow demise, it can be tempting to “write off” skills like handwriting, taking
Memorial Day Studies for Homeschool
In the Old Dominion, we live in a very diverse community that includes many military families stationed at various bases throughout our state. As homeschoolers,
Free Time In Your Homeschool
Free play offers children much more than the opportunity to develop creative skills. True free play, undirected by adults and not dominated by electronics, also
For the Stay-At-Home Graduate
To all of you graduates, who have marked this exciting event in your life – you’re finished! And congratulations to you! A few months ago
Handling the Stress of Graduation
by Maiya Drennen The months leading up to graduation will quite possibly be some of the most stressful and pressure-filled months of your life. Trying
4 Things I Learned From Attending HEAV’s Homeschool Convention
by Maiya Drennan Just a month ago there were thousands of homeschool families gathered at the convention center in Richmond for a weekend of refreshment
You Go Graduate
By Maiya Drennen The first seventeen years of my life were pretty easy as far as knowing what to do: schoolwork. My mom would give
Photography Unit Study
Where are your family photos? Do you have pictures tucked away in a shoebox? On an old hard drive? Filling your phone? Explore the science,
