A favorite outdoor summer homeschool activity for many families is camping and hiking–and Virginia is blessed with glorious outdoor adventure opportunities. With state parks opening
Is it ever too early to start learning how to save and spend money wisely? Answer that question and more in this Homeschool Living. Discover
Perhaps now more than ever, teaching your children the history of newspapers and the importance of honest journalism, how to conduct online research, how to
As we shift from spring into summer, a fun outdoor unit study is just the thing to bring your homeschool out of the home and
A homeschool unit study is a great way to incorporate a variety of activities into your study of American history. Check out these creative resources
Patience is a hard lesson to learn–and teach! And yet, one of the greatest blessings of homeschooling is that it allows us the opportunity to
With apple trees bursting into bloom all around us, now is a great time to consider putting together a homeschool unit study focusing on apples
Right now, your homeschool probably isn’t lacking for at-home togethertime! But while there is a temporary moratorium on extra-curricular activities outside your home, how are
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
by Megan Bittner In the midst of a wave of event closures, there is an unexpected opportunity for families to spend more time together than
Codes have been used throughout history to communicate, signal distress, and transmit secret information. One of the most recognizable codes is Morse code, developed by
There are a ton of great ways to incorporate a submarine unit studyinto your homeschool STEM activities. March 17 is Submarine Day, whichcelebrates the day
“How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank March Forth and Do
The IRS isn’t the only one who (might) owe you a refund this year. This year is a leap year, so we’ll get one whole
Spring time is the perfect time to plan some rainbow science experiments! Take advantage of the rainy weather and spring sunshine to be on the
Creating unit studies is a fun way to explore a variety of subjects, and it’s surprising how much you can learn from one common topic.
What do you do when your students are stuck inside on a cold afternoon? How about a fun STEM activity that doesn’t even feel like
There’s nothing quite like getting a handwritten letter in the mail. There’s a beauty in the anticipation of waiting for a letter, thinking about someone
Unit studies are a creative way to incorporate several different subjects into a cohesive unit bound by a common theme. Part of the fun is
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to evaluate your homeschool life and habits, celebrate the past year’s successes, and resolve to
You’ll see plenty of spiders this time of year, both in nature, as many spiders venture out of hiding to look for mates, and in
You’ve probably already realized that effective teaching requires a certain dramatic element! Even if the drama is merely in your displayed enthusiasm as a means
Election Day is the perfect opportunity to teach kids voting, how the electoral college works, and why it’s important for everyone to have a say
Learning toys are great tools for occupying younger students, especially if you need to review structured lessons with older siblings, work, or put babies down
Science experiments come into their own in the fall! Changes in the natural world around us, beginning-of-the-school-year enthusiasm, and cooling temperatures starting to limit time
If you’re looking for a fun fall trip to take with your family, consider incorporating a field trip to Natural Bridge into a hands-on geology
A study on Johannes Gutenberg’s moveable-type printing press makes an excellent hands-on history lesson with nearly endless activities for students of all ages. You can
Home economics is a subject that blends seamlessly into a homeschool curriculum. Learning to cook, budget, and perform minor household repairs can impart skills that
What are you studying in history this fall? What would happen if you brought the history lessons a bit closer to home? Including family history
Kick off your homeschool year with a cool history unit study, and maybe even a family field trip! On September 1, 1752, the Liberty Bell
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