Homeschool Living

By Megan Bittner In the Old Dominion, we live in a very diverse community that includes many military families stationed at various bases throughout our

by Megan Bittner Happy Mother’s Day! There are tons of great ways to share some quality time with your family this weekend. Kids can browse

by Megan Bittner Codes, such as the Morse code, have been used throughout history to communicate, signal distress, and transmit secret information. One of the

by Megan Bittner Is it ever too early to start learning how to save and spend money wisely? Answer this question in this week’s Homeschool

by Megan Bittner “How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank And

by Megan Bittner Next week is National Library Week. Take the opportunity to explore, rediscover, and share the importance and impact of libraries in your

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