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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.
Getting Back on Track: Instilling Good Work Habits
By Kyndra Steinmann It’s been a hectic spring around here. I’m exhausted just remembering–and it wreaked havoc with our homeschool schedule and our work habits! March started out
Count Me In: Teaching Kids About Money and Finances
Is it ever too early to start learning how to save and spend money wisely? Answer this question in this week’s Homeschool Classroom, and discover
A Journey to the Heart of a Homeschool
A Journey to the Heart of a Homeschool By Patricia Marie From the moment I laid eyes on my firstborn, I knew my life had
Right-Brain Writing
Writing comes naturally for many children, and others learn it only after the writing process is taught in detail. However, some children never find writing
The Benefits of Singing Hymns in Your Homeschool
There are many lovely ways to begin your homeschool day. We usually start with Bible time, a very simple routine including a hymn, a Bible
How to Pick the Perfect Curriculum
How to Pick the Perfect Curriculum by Kyndra Steinmann It’s February and all my homeschool groups are full of comments and posts about finding the
Is It Dysgraphia?
By: Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP One of the most common and misdiagnosed processing problems in children is a blocked writing gate. This is the number
Learning to Love What Might Be Destroyed
Learning To Love What Might Be Destroyed By Lynna Sutherland You’ve heard the saying “learning to love what must be done,” right? The idea is
