Gearing Up for Fall: Your Homeschool Schedule
September 23, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes What does your homeschool schedule look like? How does your plan flow through the year? Whether you’re a natural planner or
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Homeschool Geology: Rock Collecting
September 16, 2020
by Megan Mora Fuentes Today is National Collect Rocks Day–a great low-key way to bring some spontaneity and celebration to your homeschool geology lessons! Take
Teaching Life Skills: You Keep Me in Stitches
September 9, 2020
Fun Sewing Activities for Kids by Megan Bittner When you plan your homeschool curriculum, you likely include some life skills that you want your children
Neither Rain Nor Snow: Postal Service Unit Study
September 2, 2020
by Megan Bittner Postal Service Homeschool Unit Study Kick off your school year with a unique homeschool unit study! Neither Rain Nor Snow Day on
Homeschool Handi-kids: DIYs & Tool Safety
August 26, 2020
by Megan Bittner Homeschooling is about so much more than reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic! Incorporating learning into everyday homeschool living is one of the greatest
Homeschool Adventures: Geocaching
August 19, 2020
by Megan Bittner What afternoon homeschool adventures wouldn’t be made better by the element of a treasure hunt? Geocaching combines the thrill of the hunt
Sea Creatures Unit Study | HEAV
August 12, 2020
by Megan Bittner Sea creatures make fantastic unit study subjects. Some of the most awe-inspiring ocean dwellers share some physical similarities but boast an incredible
To the Moon And Back: Moon Unit Study
July 29, 2020
by Megan Bittner Are you looking for a fun family activity that doesn’t require any travel? We have a full moon coming up in just
Ice Cream Science: 7 Fun Experiments
July 22, 2020
As many families are facing significant changes in their schooling methods, summer plans, and even lifestyles this year, a fun summer activity that engages the
Explore American Landsmarks from Home!
July 15, 2020
Your summer road trip plans may have been derailed this year, but there are still plenty of ways to explore our beautiful country from the
Survive & Thrive: Outdoor Summer Homeschool
June 24, 2020
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
Teaching Kids About the Value of Money
June 17, 2020
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
History of Newspapers & Journalism
June 10, 2020
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
History of Airplanes: Orville & Wilbur Wright Unit Study
June 3, 2020
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
American History: Oregon Trail Unit Study
May 27, 2020
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
Teaching Patience: Finding Joy in the Wait
May 20, 2020
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
An Apple A Day Makes a Simple Homeschool Unit Study
April 15, 2020
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
Homeschool Teatime
April 8, 2020
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
What Started April Fools’ Day?
April 1, 2020
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
Embracing Homeschooling: Free Educational Resources
March 25, 2020
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
Morse Code and Secret Codes
March 18, 2020
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
Homeschool Stem: Underwater Adventures: Submarine Unit Study
March 11, 2020
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
March Forth and Do Something: Volunteering in Your Homeschool
March 4, 2020
“How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank March Forth and Do
Family Activities: What Will You Do with Your Time Refund?
February 26, 2020
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
Color Science: 5 Rainbow Science Experiments for Your Homeschool
February 19, 2020
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
Homeschool Unit Study: Volcanoes!
February 5, 2020
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 Makes Strong Bridges?
January 29, 2020
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
Five Benefits of Having Pen Pals
January 22, 2020
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
America’s Founding Father: Benjamin Franklin Unit Study
January 15, 2020
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
Setting Goals for Your Homeschool
January 7, 2020
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
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