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Keeping Your Homeschool Healthy
With cold and flu season upon us, now is the perfect time to incorporate some soap science into your homeschool. Modeling good health and hygiene
Hands-On Botany and Fall Gardens
Hands-On Botany and Fall Gardens As fall gardens experience cooler temperatures, you’ll want to start thinking about winterizing your yard and garden. Take advantage of
Making Music in Your Homeschool
Music lessons may sometimes seem like an unnecessary burden on an already overloaded student’s schedule. Or perhaps you struggle with incorporating music appreciation into your
Backyard Bees & Beekeeping
Bees are one of the most important creatures to humans on earth. It is estimated that one third of the food we eat relies on
Powerful Keys to Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness We don’t want to consider the possibility of a tragedy such as a natural disaster affecting our families. But preparing for emergencies ahead
Six Tips for Homeschooling Your Child with Special Needs
By Jackie N. As parents of kids with special needs, we know how amazing they are. With the right encouragement and support, they can do
Simple Living and Homeschooling
Does the thought of surprise guests make you want to draw the blinds and lock the door? Is your “quality family time” overshadowed by looming
Teaching Foreign Language In Your Homeschool
Teaching Foreign Language In Your Homeschool Ciao! Comment allez-vous? Gracias a todos por leer nuestro blog! What better time to start a new language course
Homeschool Co-ops
Q. I was interested in part-time enrollment for my elementary school child, but my district doesn’t allow it. What other options do I have for
Summer Art: Capturing Color with Pointillism
Summer Art: Capturing Color with Pointillism Whether or not you break from homeschooling over the summer, lesson topics that lend themselves to incorporating multiple subjects
Homeschool Astronomy: Skywatching
Winter Skywatching Homeschool astronomy is a very interesting and fun family unit lesson. The Leonid meteor shower occurs every year in November. Dark skies away
Notice of Intent with Questions
Q. My superintendent sent a Notice of Intent form and reminder letter with lots of additional requirements. What should I do? A. Some school districts
The Dog Days of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer Have you ever wondered where this phrase comes from? You might be surprised to find out that it doesn’t actually
He Won’t Get Married In Diapers: Worry-Free Parenting
He Won’t Get Married In Diapers: Worry-Free Parenting by Sandra Modersohn My husband and I have been blessed with five amazing children, and though I
Water Works: Teaching Sustainable Living
Sustainable Living Water Works: Teaching Sustainable Living by Megan Megan Mora Fuentes Water is one of our most precious resources and conserving and using it
Birth Dates on Notice of Intent Form (NOI)
Q. Am I required to provide my child’s date of birth on my city’s Notice of Intent form (NOI)? A. No, the Virginia homeschool law,
Are You Teaching Math for the Right Reason?
By Lynna Sutherland Most homeschool families make math learning and math work a priority in their homeschool day. Even if other things have to fall
Why Siblings Fight
All siblings fight. Have you ever wondered why your children fight? Does it seem to happen almost without cause? Do you sometimes feel at a
Family Biking Adventures for Homeschoolers
Family Biking Adventures for Homeschoolers Did you know May is National Bike Month? As this unusual school year comes to a close and the warm
How to Homeschool Foreign Languages Confidently
by Anne Guarnera If you want to study foreign language in your homeschool but don’t speak one yourself—or even if you do!—you might have a
Testing If Moving in the Spring
Q. We’ll be moving out of state in June. Am I required to test and send a copy of the results to the superintendent? A.
