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Fall Homeschool Pumpkin Unit Study!
Fall Homeschool Pumpkin Unit Study by Megan Mora Fuentes Start your fall homeschooling with a “basic” pumpkin unit study that is anything but basic! Hammer
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The Blessing of Homeschooling Boys
Homeschooling Boys The Blessing of Homeschooling Boys by Megan Mora Fuentes National Sons Day is today, September 28! Take the opportunity to appreciate, celebrate, and
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The Blessing of Homeschooling Girls
With National Daughters Day coming up on September 25, now is the perfect time to show your love and appreciation for your daughter and her
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Emergency Preparedness Home First Aid Kit
Emergency Preparedness: Building and Using Your First Aid Kit It’s important to have a family emergency plan and know how to deal with disasters and
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Hot Air Balloon Unit Study
Hot Air Homeschool A fun way to decide on a unit study topic is to look for anniversaries of interesting events in history and build
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The First 5 Children’s Authors Your Child Should Know
5 Children’s Authors Your Child Should Know by Megan Mora Fuentes September is National Literacy Month, the perfect time to introduce some of the best
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STEM Basics: Computers, Coding & Application
With the increasing application of computers and technology in many career fields, teaching computer science–basics and beyond–has become more important than ever. But it can
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Sports Access Position
Sports Access Position Q. What is HEAV’s position on homeschoolers’ access to public school sports? A. The rules and regulations of statewide competitions are overseen
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Homeschooling On The Go
Homeschooling On The Road Homeschooling on the go is becoming more popular and for some families, it is a necessity. One of the main benefits
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Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance
How Does Our Family File as Traveling Homeschoolers? Q: Our homeschool family travels a lot. How do we comply with the homeschool law? A: Traveling Homeschoolers
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Leaders, It’s OK to Say No
by Sheri Payne In my own leadership journey, I’ve discovered something powerful. It’s the courage to say NO. We humans have some beliefs about success.
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Summer Homeschool Water Learning Activities
Summer Homeschool: Best Water Activities for Learning Summer homeschooling calls for tons of hands-on, outdoor activities, and water learning activities perfect for the hot days!
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Homeschool STEM: Summer Science Experiments
Summer is the perfect time to try some messy outdoor activities and science experiments. Check out these great summer science experiments for some creative ways
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Summer Sensory Activities
Sensory Summer Activities for Your Homeschool Sensory activities and outside summertime are perfect for some fun with learning through hands-on focus in your homeschool. You’ll
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Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities
Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t my homeschooler play sports or participate in public school activities? Access
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Taxes and Homeschool Expenses
Taxes and Homeschool Expenses Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t I get reimbursement to cover my curriculum, co-op expenses, or fees? A. Home education
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Gold Fever! Klondike Gold Rush Unit Study
Gold Fever! Klondike Gold Rush Unit Study Create a fun, summer homeschool unit study by exploring an exciting time in America’s history. This type of
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Guitar Unit Study for Homeschool
Six-String Summer Fun: Guitar Unit Study for Homeschool Summer is the perfect time to introduce a special activity or try something new in your homeschool.
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The Power of Prayer
The power of prayer is an intimate discipline. As homeschoolers, we have the privilege of demonstrating the power of prayer to our children as they
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Baseball! The History of An American Pastime
Play Ball!: The History of An American Pastime American baseball is always a hit! Few things create a more quintessentially American picture than the crack
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Using Libraries In Your Homeschool
National Library Week is coming up in a few short weeks. You may see lots of signs for library book sales and commemorative events this