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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
Classic Learning Test
Do you have a student in grades 3 through 12? Use CLT assessments to fulfill end-of-year homeschool testing requirements in Virginia. Classic Learning Test provides
Celebrating Work Labor Day Unit Study
There are a variety of ways that you can celebrate workers, model a good work ethic, and appreciate the labor that goes along with everyday
5 Benefits of Having Pen Pals
There’s nothing quite like getting a handwritten letter in the mail. There’s a beauty in the anticipation of waiting for a letter, thinking about someone
Teaching Writing: Low-Tech Teaching with High-End Results
by Andrew Pudewa If you attend a large education conference these days, a quick circuit around the exhibit hall makes one fact immediately evident: everyone
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
