
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 relaxed atmosphere of summer homeschool gives you
Summer is the perfect time to introduce a special activity or try something new in your homeschool. The relaxed atmosphere of summer homeschool gives you
A unit study on solar energy is the perfect summer homeschool activity! Take advantage of the long days and plentiful sunshine and spend some time
A favorite summer homeschool activity for many families is camping and hiking–and Virginia is blessed with glorious outdoor adventure opportunities. Make them your favorites with
One of the most important things you can teach your kids is how to use logic and critical thinking as they evaluate and research the
Believe it or not, summer is just a month away! Whether your summer schooling means continuing structured lessons through the season, or relaxing the schedule
Homeschooling gives us the unique opportunity to incorporate life skills learning into our curriculum, and to use extra-curricular activities to introduce and reinforce concepts in
As homeschoolers, we have the privilege of demonstrating the power of prayer to our children as they go through their school day. It is a
Few things create a more quintessentially American picture than the crack of baseball bats, hot dogs at the ball field, and playing catch in the
National Library Week is celebrated in April each year. You may have seen signs for library book sales and commemorative events earlier this month, but
As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection this Sunday, spend some time to take to heart His final words on earth: “Go therefore and make disciples of
Connecting with a poem on a deep personal level can be a great joy. Poetry brings a beauty to language that is unique unto itself,
Are you and the kids going a bit stir-crazy stuck at home? How about celebrating a fun simple holiday with fun at-home activities that don’t
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
by Megan Mora Fuentes If you have a child who is interested in the fields of art or design, a solid understanding of color theory
World Sleep Day, an annual celebration of sleep and a call to action on sleep-related issues, is March 18 this year. But it may be
by Megan Mora Fuentes Field trips are becoming greatly anticipated this time of the year. As winter starts to wrap up and we get the
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,
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
The 2022 Winter Olympic games provide the perfect opportunity to incorporate some history, physical education, social studies, science, and geography into your winter homeschool. This
by Megan Mora Fuentes Being prepared for an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. Even in situations that are not necessarily life-threatening,
One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to learn a new skill. Whether people have realized that a new skill set would benefit
The need for more exercise is one of the most universal acknowledgements made by those who make new year’s resolutions, but it’s easy to backslide,
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
At the end of a year that presented a lot of challenges and difficulty for many, it can be easy to want to write it
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
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,
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
Homeschooling Through Play: Pinatas by Megan Mora Fuentes Learning through play and games can be one of the best methods for introducing new topics or
Veterans make up over 10% of Virginia’s population, the second-highest percentage among the 50 states. As homeschoolers, we have the opportunity to teach our children
by Megan Mora Fuentes Incorporating a lesson or unit study in architecture into your homeschool STEM is a great way to use students’ natural enthusiasm