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Virginia Homeschooler Runs to Victory in 800-m National Competition
Virginia Homeschool Victory An eighth-grade homeschooled student from Suffolk took first place at the 2022 Adidas Track Nationals on March 18. Michailyn Rose ran the
Crafty Homeschool & Hands-on Learning
March is National Craft Month, and it is the perfect time to incorporate more crafting projects into your hands-on homeschool. Aside from being a key
Color Science: Teaching Color Theory In Your Homeschool
Color Science by Megan Mora Fuentes If you have a child who is interested in the fields of art or design, a solid understanding of
Legislative Summary Report 2022
Sports Access Fails with Disparaging Remarks Sports access, introduced by newly elected Delegate Marie March (R-Floyd Co.), passed the House then failed in Senate Education,
You DON’T Snooze, You Lose! Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Homeschool
You DON’T Snooze, You Lose! Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Homeschool World Sleep Day, an annual celebration of sleep and a call to action on
Your Next Homeschool Field Trip
Field trips are becoming greatly anticipated this time of the year. As winter starts to wrap up and we get the first few tantalizing tastes
Homeschool Studies for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History month by incorporating these ideas into your homeschool lessons on African-American influence. Check out these resources you can apply across your curriculum,
Read-Aloud Fun for Everyone
There is an abundance of benefits you can gain from everyday reading aloud, including mental stimulation, knowledge, vocabulary expansion, memory improvement, stronger analytical thinking skills,
Winter Homeschool: Snow & Ice
Frigid temperatures and slushy roads will eventually make anyone start longing for spring, but don’t wish that snow and ice away just yet! It’s full
Olympics: Going for the Gold!
Olympics: Going for the Gold! The 2022 Winter Olympic games provide the perfect opportunity to incorporate some history, physical education, social studies, science, and geography
No Power, No Problem!: Emergency Preparedness For Your Homeschool
No Power, No Problem!: Emergency Preparedness For Your Homeschool Being prepared for an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. Even in situations
Homeschool Resolutions: Learning to Love Learning
Homeschool Resolutions: Learning to Love Learning One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to learn a new skill. Whether people have realized that
Why Just Reading to Your Child Is Not Enough
Skills Your Child Needs to Read By Learning RX You sit down on the first day of school with your kindergartener, and what do you
Learning About Healthy Exercise
The need for more exercise is one of the most universal acknowledgments made by those who make new year’s resolutions, but it’s easy to backslide,
Homeschool Resolutions: Learning About Money & Finances
Is it ever too early to start learning financial responsibility and wise spending habits? Judging from the fact that one of the top New Year’s
Membership: Five Reasons You Should Join HEAV Today
5 Reasons to Join HEAV Today Homeschoolers are a pretty diverse crowd. Families come from all walks of life and choose home education for various
5 Homeschool New Year’s Goals
Holiday Homeschool: Starting the New Year The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate your homeschool life and habits, celebrate the
JROTC for Homeschoolers
Q: Can my homeschool son or daughter participate in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) at a public school? A: Yes! JROTC is now
Grateful Hearts In Your Homeschool
Learning to be grateful and say “thank you” isn’t always the easiest lesson to teach–or learn. In a season that often seems to focus on
Holiday Homeschool: Baking With Kids
The festive season is a perfect time to incorporate some baking lessons into your holiday homeschool. There are often extra holiday guests to bake for,
5 Ways to Observe Advent in Your Homeschool
Advent is a time of anticipation and reflection for many–and as homeschoolers, we always look for ways to bring our “living” into our “homeschool.” This
