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Homeschool living Embracing the slide

Embracing the Summer Slide

The dreaded “summer slide”—the idea of your kids forgetting information and losing achievements they’ve gained over the year is scary. No one likes to have

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Welcome to Virginia Homeschool Living

Welcome to Virginia

We live in one of the most beautiful, diverse, history-rich states in the U.S., but it’s so easy sometimes to overlook the fascinating places, experiences,

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The art of juggling homeschool living

The Art of Juggling

Summer is fast approaching—the perfect time to get outside, try out a new activity, and do a fun, relaxed homeschool lesson. World Juggling Day is

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Freedom in Homeschooling Homeschool Living feature

Freedom In Homeschooling

Homeschooling opens up a world of freedom to your family. The adventures, challenges, and experiences unique to homeschooling allow your family to grow and learn

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2024 HEAV convention family

Are You Doing Enough?

Homeschool parent, put your fears at rest.As a family, we are going into our sixth year of homeschooling! Many emotions have surfaced throughout this time–some

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Best of Virginia Museums

Best of Virginia Museums

Whether you’re marveling over Ice Age artifacts in Saltville, experiencing daily life in a 16th-century farm household in Staunton, or puzzling over an antique figurine

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National Weather Observance Weather Tracking

Weather Tracking Unit Study

National Weather Observers Day on May 4th is the perfect opportunity to introduce a weather tracking unit study into your homeschool. You can incorporate lessons

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Telephone Unit Study Ring

Telephone Unit Study

Tomorrow is National Telephone Day, which marks the anniversary of the day Alexander Graham Bell introduced his “electric speaking machine” in 1876, a revolutionary milestone

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Deaf History Month

Deaf History Month

April is National Deaf History Month, a great time to explore the history of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, experience the beauty of American Sign

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Raising Prayer Warriors

Raising Prayer Warriors

As homeschoolers, we have the privilege of demonstrating a life of prayer to our children as they go through their day. Raising prayer warriors–children who

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