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Moving Districts and Homeschooling
Moving Districts and Homeschooling Q. What must I do when I move from one district to another while homeschooling in Virginia? A. Moving districts while
Creative Homeschooling: Your Family Quilt
After the excitement of the holidays dies down, all the decorations are put away, and things start to go back to normal, it’s easy to rush into
Creative Homeschool Geography: Around the World on a Cookie Tray
Creative Homeschool Geography Around the World on a Cookie Tray: Creative Homeschool Geography by Megan Mora Fuentes The Christmas season, with help from some creative
Danville: Driver Education Problem Solved
Danville: Driver Education Problem Solved Homeschoolers have several options for fulfilling the required training to obtain a driver license, but questions–and confusion—still arise. If you
Learning to Give – Easy Handmade Gifts and Crafts
Homemade Gifts and Crafts A lot of children are very familiar with the joy of receiving gifts—especially around holiday time! But these easy handmade gifts
Advent Studies for Homeschool
Advent is a time of anticipation and reflection for many––and as homeschoolers, we always look for ways to bring our “living” into our “homeschool.” This
Gratitude: Counting Your 1000+ Blessings
Learning gratitude, to be grateful and say “thank you” isn’t always the easiest lesson to teach–or learn. In a season that often seems to focus
Homeschool Literature Study
As the weather gets cooler, a fun literature study is a great way to spend some cozy fall afternoons. Incorporating independent reading and family read-aloud
Does Your Vote Count?: Representation and the Electoral College
by Megan Mora Fuentes To vote is to have a voice. Election Day is the perfect opportunity to teach kids voting, how the electoral college
Homeschool History: Revolutionary War Unit Study
Homeschool History: Revolutionary War Unit Study Getting inspiration for your homeschool history unit study can be as easy as looking at the calendar! A great
Family Homeschool Activities
Turning Your Nature Walks into a Unit Study The family homeschool is the best way to be able to tailor lessons to your children’s learning
Creative Teaching with Drama
Creative Teaching with Drama You’ve probably already realized that effective teaching requires a certain dramatic element! Even if the drama is merely in your displayed
Gearing Up for Fall: Your Homeschool Schedule
Homeschool Planning by Megan Mora Fuentes What does your homeschool schedule look like? How does your plan flow through the year? Whether you’re a natural
Homeschool Geology: Rock Collecting
Homeschool Geology: Rock Collecting 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
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
Homeschool Transcript Electives
Q. My daughter takes piano lessons and is starting ninth grade this year. Do piano lessons count toward an elective on her homeschool transcript? A.
Neither Rain Nor Snow: Postal Service Unit Study
Postal Service Homeschool Unit Study Kick off your school year with a unique homeschool unit study! Neither Rain Nor Snow Day on September 7 celebrates
Homeschool Handi-kids: DIYs & Tool Safety
Homeschool Handi-kids: DIYs & Tool Safety Homeschooling is about so much more than reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic! Incorporating learning into everyday homeschool living is one
General Assembly Special Session: Vaccines
Virginia Government Special Session Could Impact Vaccines Legislation A Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly, called by Governor Northam, convened Tuesday, August 18. The
Homeschool Adventures: Geocaching
Homeschool Adventures: Geocaching 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
Ocean Smarts: Dolphins and Sharks! Sea creatures make fantastic unit study subjects. Some of the most awe-inspiring ocean dwellers share some physical similarities but boast
