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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance
How to File as a Traveling Homeschooler Q: Our homeschool family travels a lot. How do we comply with the homeschool law? A: Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance

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.

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!

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

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

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities
Access to Sports & Activities Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t my homeschooler play sports or participate in public school activities? Access to Sports

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Avoiding Sensory Overload at the Convention
by Kyndra Steinmann As you are no doubt aware, the HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention is coming up in just a few short weeks and I