Homeschool Living

by Megan Bittner Now that spring has sprung (yesterday was the season’s first day, believe it or not!), it’s time to start planning and planting

by Megan Bittner With the increasing application of computers and technology in many career fields, teaching computer science–basics and beyond–has become more important than ever.

by Megan Bittner World Sleep Day, an annual celebration of sleep and call to action on sleep-related issues, is March 16 this year. But it

by Megan Bittner With February being National Dental Health Month and National Dentist Day coming up on March 6, now is the perfect time to

During the month of February, celebrate Black History month by incorporating these ideas into your homeschool lessons on African-American influence. Check out these resources you can apply

by Megan Bittner The Art of Love These yarn-wrapped hearts from Fynes Designs are a versatile craft that can be created by even the youngest

by Megan BittnerGroundhog Day is celebrated each February 2 throughout the United States and Canada, and makes a fun homeschool unit study for folk legend

The Virginia General Assembly convened on January 10 for the 2018 legislative session, providing an excellent opportunity for students to learn and explore the legislative

Gratitude: Counting Your Blessings Learning to be grateful and say “thank you” isn’t always the easiest lesson to teach–or learn. In a season that often

Beyond the Gingerbread House: Holiday Baking for Your Homeschool Holiday season is a perfect time to incorporate some baking classes into your homeschool. There are

1.1 More Sun!: Learning About Daylight Saving Time 1.2 Benjamin Banneker and Clock Building 1.3 Clockwatchers: Time Management for Teens and Teachers This Sunday, we

1.1 Reformation Hero Biographies 1.2 What Is the Reformation? 1.3 Unit Study Resources on the Reformation 1.4 People of the Reformation   This year marks

UPDATED 2019 Have you–or do you want to–take a break from homeschooling? Try adding some homeschool games into your planning. Include some fun, fresh “gameschooling”

Fall is an exciting time to study nature. As homeschoolers, we have the enviable opportunity to make our studies experiential. The resources in the Homeschool

In honor of National Audiology Month, the Homeschool Classroom’s resources focus on hearing, the anatomy of the ear, and sign language. Enjoy the hands-on activities

National Punctuation Day is September 24, 2017. You can use the resources in the Homeschool Classroom to celebrate this day with serious studies as well

September is National Preparedness Month. Being prepared for an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. The resources included here will not only

In honor of National Eye Exam Month, Home Educators of Virginia is dedicating our homeschool classroom section of the Update to resources that focus on

– by Crystal Paine Make your relationship with the Lord your number-one priority. If you’re too busy for God, you’re just plain too busy. Make

The summer harvest includes all kinds of tasty treats for our families to enjoy. Homeschoolers can use this season to teach children the importance of

National Honey Bee Day is August 19 this year. To help Virginia homeschoolers learn a bit more about bees and beekeeping, we are focusing our

The first solar eclipse to traverse across the entire continent in 99 years will take place Monday, August 21, 2017. While Virginia will not see