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The Call to Homeschool
A Homeschool Mom’s Story from Fear to Power Even though we have now graduated our last homeschooled child, HEAV will forever be near and dear

My Blessing from HEAV: A Mom’s Story
A Story of a Mom Inspired to Change Her Family’s Life By Desi Harley When I began homeschooling as a single mother, my family was

HEAV Stands With You
Why Support HEAV? HEAV Stands with You… …when you find yourself suddenly schooling at home. The distressing reality is, more and more parents are troubled

HEAV’s Convention News 2025
Welcome to our new HEAV Convention Director, Catrina Jackson! “It doesn’t matter who gets the credit, as long as God gets the glory!” What

Cozy Homeschool: C.S. Lewis and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
November 29th marks C.S. Lewis Day, a time to celebrate the life and works of one of the most beloved authors of the 20th century.

Trump’s Agenda 47 Pledge to Homeschool Families
Q. What is President-elect Donald Trump’s “Pledge to Homeschool Families” and what does it mean for Virginia Homeschoolers? A. In one of President-elect Trump’s Agenda 47

Are You Charlotte Mason?
Am I Charlotte Mason? ( A Day in the Life) When I describe my day to other homeschooling friends, I often get the question, “So

Cozy Homeschool: Tea Unit Study
Part of the fun of homeschooling is finding creative ways to engage with and learn about the world around you. You can combine educational and

Cozy Homeschool: Teddy Bears
Teddy bears have a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. The cuddly companions have been a beloved staple in children’s lives
Debt-Free College Workshop
November 14 at 8 p.m. Path to College Walk; Don’t Run: The Path to College Is Already Paved for You. Believe it or not, homeschoolers

Governor Signs Bill to Repeal Changes to Military Education Program
Since its inception in 1996, many military education families homeschooling in Virginia have benefited from the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). The

Homeschool Roller Skating
As October rolls in, so does National Roller Skating Month, a perfect occasion to incorporate this fun activity into your homeschool curriculum. Roller skating isn’t

Fall Unit Study: Wolves
Whether you’ve a wildlife enthusiast or two in your homeschool, or you’re looking for a fascinating topic for a short homeschool unit study this fall,

Chess In Your Homeschool
What if you could introduce one simple game into your homeschool curriculum that would build your child’s confidence, teach responsibility, improve problem solving skills, strengthen

Random Acts of Poetry Day
The second Wednesday of October has been celebrated as Random Acts of Poetry Day for almost ten years now. It’s a bit of a mystery

Fall Homeschool Corn Unit Study
Sometimes, all it takes to shake up your fall homeschool routine is to look at a common item from a different perspective. Check out this

Hurricane Unit Study
Hurricanes, those awe-inspiring yet formidable natural phenomena, can both fascinate and frighten. With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing, now is a great time

We The People: Celebrating Constitution Day In Your Homeschool
Constitution Week begins next week with Constitution Day on September 17, making this the perfect time to introduce some fun activities and games into your

All-in-One, Online Curriculum – Free Trial
What’s that one pain-point course you feel you need a little help with when teaching your kids? Do you have students who are a little

3 Lessons For Boys
“The greatest tribute a boy can give to his father is to say, ‘When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad.’

Member Benefit: Test Discount!
Even though the school year is just gearing up, it’s a good time to think about testing and what that will look like for you