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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
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 with physical activity
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
Summer Homeschool Science
Thunderstorms A wonderful part of homeschooling is drawing on your own day-to-day experiences and using the lessons to instill a life-long appreciation of learning. Casual
To the Moon And Back: Moon Unit Study
To the Moon And Back: Moon Unit Study Are you looking for a fun family activity that doesn’t require any travel? We have a full
Ice Cream Science: 7 Fun Experiments
I Scream, You Scream: Ice Cream Science As many families are facing significant changes in their schooling methods, summer plans, and even lifestyles this year,
Explore American Landmarks from Home!
Explore American Landmarks from Home! Your summer road trip plans may have been derailed this year, but there are still plenty of ways to explore
The Adventure of Homeschooling
The Adventure of Homeschooling by Joy Hayden If you home educate your children, you will be asked the question, “Why did you choose to homeschool?”
Top 10 Virginia Notice of Intent Questions (NOI)
Top 10 Virginia Notice of Intent Questions Planning to Homeschool This Fall? Your Notice of Intent (NOI) Is Due by August 15. Every year, we
Helping the Child with Asperger Syndrome
Helping The Child With Asperger’s Syndrome by Cathi Cohens Being a parent is an enormous responsibility. Being the parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome
Notice of Intent (NOI)
Filing the Notice of Intent Form According to §22.1-254.1 (A), a parent must submit a Notice of Intent (shown below) or personal letter to the division
Spiritual Growth – Home is the Best Place for Cultivation
by Debra Bell We desire spiritual growth for all of our children, indeed! Home is the most important place our children will see the power
Homeschooling with a Chronically Ill Child
Homeschooling with a Chronically Ill Child by Nancy Coleman Most people don’t realize that when a child is diagnosed with a chronic illness, the family
Time, the Great Benefit of Homeschooling
by Diana Campbell I have a dear friend who owns an English garden. It is filled with all types of flowers, climbing roses, and heavy-blossomed
Do You Have a Distracted Child?
by Laurie Detweiler Many parents have experienced the same of a distracted child. Jenny was sitting in church desperately trying to listen to the sermon,
Incorporating Your Preschooler into Your Homeschool
Incorporating Your Preschooler Into Your Homeschool by Valerie Bendt Educational psychologists claim that more than half of a child’s learning occurs during his first few
Connect with Classical Education
by Doreen Morgan Choices are everywhere. Seems like I can’t even go to the grocery store and buy peanut butter without having to weed through
Letting Go and Letting God in Homeschool Problems
by Jamerrill Stewart Homeschool problems? What problems could there be? Whew!―Boy, this homeschooling stuff is easy, were my thoughts as I ordered my school-in-a-box, workbook-based
Homeschooling Children with Learning Disabilities
by Kathy Kuhl “I didn’t really teach my older two; I just threw piles of books at them,” Margaret joked. Her third child–with learning disabilities–is
Teach Your Children Soft Skills
Skills for a Life Time by Mary Kay Smith Homeschooling parents spend a lot of time making sure they find the right curriculum, schedule, perhaps
Survive & Thrive: Outdoor Summer Homeschool
Survive & Thrive: Outdoor Summer Homeschool A favorite outdoor summer homeschool activity for many families is camping and hiking–and Virginia is blessed with glorious outdoor
