Making Grammar Fun in Your Homeschool
September 22, 2021
Grammar and punctuation can be one of the most frustrating and tear-inducing subjects for students–and even teachers! If you’ve struggled with these lessons in your
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The Science of Germs: Fall Cleaning in Your Homeschool
September 15, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes As we head into the cozy fall season, schedules change, and your family starts to fall into a steadier rhythm after
Nature Unit Study for Fall: Mushrooms
September 8, 2021
As fall approaches and the temperatures cool, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the nicer weather before it gets too cold. A fall
Homeschool STEM: 6 Simple Machine Projects
September 1, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes Exploring the components and functions of simple machines is an excellent way to incorporate STEM into your homeschool curriculum, and is
Organization & Homeschool Space: Gearing Up For The Year
August 25, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes Believe it or not, summer has flown by, and it’s time to get excited about starting a new homeschool year! Whether
5 Tips for Homeschooling Kindergarten
August 17, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes The beginning of the homeschool year is especially exciting–and nerve-wracking!–when you’re starting your child off on his kindergarten journey. Worrying about
Homeschooling an Only Child
August 11, 2021
Challenges of Homeschooling an Only Child by Megan Mora Fuentes When you think of a homeschooling family do you automatically picture a large, busy household
Creative Teaching: Puppets & Puppetry
July 28, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes The freedom to explore creative teaching and learning methods is one of the great benefits of homeschooling. This Homeschool Living explores
Hopping Along: Grasshoppers & Crickets Unit Study
July 21, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes July is the quintessential summer month, just full of lush greenery and hot weather, lit by thousands of lightning bugs and
Ice Cream Unit Study
June 29, 2021
I Scream, You Scream: Ice Cream Unit Study by Megan Mora Fuentes A fun summer activity that engages the whole family is a great way
Ocean Geography Unit Study | HEAV
June 23, 2021
Summer Geography: Oceans of the World We’re coming up on that time of the year when millions of people flock to the beaches and oceans
Moon Unit Study
June 15, 2021
A more relaxed summer schedule can be a great time to introduce a moon unit study. You can spend time with hands-on activities you might
Summer Unit Study
June 9, 2021
Summer Unit Study: Soda, Pop, or Coke? by Megan Mora Fuentes You can make a fun summer unit study out of something you might already
Physical Education In Your Homeschool
June 2, 2021
One of the greatest things about homeschooling is being able to include the subjects that you find most important and fit them into your family
Water Science: Waterfalls
May 18, 2021
Waterfalls are some of the most beautiful and fascinating natural phenomena on our planet. They are mesmerizing in both their formation and their operation, and
Stuck On Homeschooling: Magnet Unit Study
May 12, 2021
Science unit studies are a lot of fun to create and do because they provide tons of opportunity for hands-on activities. There are plenty of
Homeschooling with a Rubber Band
May 5, 2021
Who knew that you could create an entire homeschool unit study around one simple, hardworking, school supply? Rubber bands have hundreds of uses, and one
Celebrate Family In Your Homeschool
April 28, 2021
Homeschooling multiple kids together comes with its own unique set of benefits and challenges for the entire family–not the least of which is fostering the
Homeschool Science: Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
April 21, 2021
Now that the blustery spring weather is upon us, we have the perfect sunny afternoons to go kite-flying–and slip in some homeschool science lessons in
Submarine Day Unit Study
April 14, 2021
There are a few different dates noted as “Submarine Day,” one of which is this Saturday, April 17. There seems to be some debate as
Homeschool Horticulture Unit Study
April 7, 2021
Springtime is the best time to study the growing things all around you. Plants in your backyard, flowers in your garden, and trees in your
Homeschool Entomology: Lucky Ladybugs
March 24, 2021
Entomology, the study of insects, is a fascinating topic for a homeschool unit study. Whether you explore a wide overview of insects in general or
It’s Moving Day: Animal Migration
March 17, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes You might have already noticed the flocks of birds moving through your hometown on their annual migration north. There are thousands
Folk Heroes and Tall Tales
March 10, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes You can draw inspiration for your homeschool unit studies through a variety of historical events and commemorations. March 11 is National
Natural Science: Why a Butterfly Matters
March 3, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes If you’ve been blessed with some warmer weather this past week, you’ve probably started looking for some new spring unit study
Rainbow Unit Studies for Homeschool
February 24, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes Believe it or not, springtime is around the corner! A rainbow unit study is a great way to take advantage of
Backyard Birding
February 10, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes Introduce a study on birds into your homeschool to explore concepts in science, art, conservation, and more. Winter birding is an
5 Exciting Reasons to Homeschool
February 3, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes February is Home Education Month in Virginia, and it provides an excellent opportunity for homeschoolers to share their reasons for homeschooling
Groundhog Day and Weather Prediction Folklore
January 27, 2021
Groundhog Day is celebrated each February 2 throughout the United States and Canada, and is a fun example of a folk legend weather prediction. Check
Homeschool Opposite Day Activities
January 20, 2021
by Megan Mora Fuentes Sometimes you can teach a lesson with some silly fun even better than with a serious study session. January 25 is
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