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Where Did The Time Go?
Where Did The Time Go? 1.1 More Sun!: Learning About Daylight Saving Time1.2 Benjamin Banneker and Clock Building1.3 Clockwatchers: Time Management for Teens and Teachers
The Blessing of Boring Routine
The Blessing of Boring Routine By Kendra Steinmann Two summers ago, the three biggest children went to a local day camp for two weeks. Since
Gameschooling: Teaching with Play in Your Homeschool
Gameschooling: Teaching with Play in Your Homeschool Have you–or do you want to–take a break from homeschooling? Try adding some homeschool games into your planning.
Homeschooling: Is the Proof Really in the Pudding?
Homeschooling: Is the Proof Really in the Pudding? By Lynna Sutherland The other day, I was talking with a group of new homeschoolers. One mom
Independent Homeschool Hearing
Independent Homeschool Hearing Q. I’m not in agreement with a decision my district superintendent has made regarding my homeschooling. Is there anything I can do?
Teach Them Diligently: Talking ‘By the Way’
Teach Them Diligently: Recently I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a number of homeschool moms who are just beginning their homeschool journey. They have
Homeschool Option 4
Q. How do I comply with Option IV of the homeschool statute? https://youtu.be/KAgE4fIo5-w A. If you choose to homeschool, Option iv is a common option
Five Mistakes Parents Make When Planning for College
In 2015, the latest year for which we have statistics, 59% of seniors who graduated from Virginia public and nonprofit colleges in 2015 had student
Are You Filling Your Homeschool Schedule Backwards?
Your Homeschool Schedule by Lynna Sutherland Have you ever watched someone demonstrate time management and homeschool schedule priorities with rocks, gravel, and sand? They demonstrate
Attitudes: What’s Contagious in Your Home?
by Kyndra Steinmann Attitudes, like sickness, are contagious. Remember back in the eighties when we used to have “chicken pox parties”? Someone’s kids would come
8 Ways to Be a Better Mom
8 Ways to Be a Better Mom – by Crystal Paine Make your relationship with the Lord your number-one priority. If you’re too busy for
Congressional Task Force Combats Unfair Discipline in Virginia Schools
Homeschool News Alert In May, Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV) was invited to participate on a congressional task force initiated by Congressman Donald McEachin
Forgot the Notice of Intent Deadline
Q. Oh, no! What should I do if I forgot to send in my Notice of Intent by the August 15th deadline? A. If you’ve
Good Driver Discount Fairness Issue Resolved
Good Driver Discount Numerous homeschool families that applied for the Good Driver Discount for their qualified student teens were denied the discount by their auto
Your Homeschool Kids Will Miss Opportunities
Your Homeschool Kids Will Miss Opportunities As homeschool parents, we sometimes face criticism from others about the educational choices we’ve made for our kids. It’s
Approval of NOI
Q. I received a call saying they were waiting for the superintendent’s “approval” of my NOI, or Notice of Intent. I thought I didn’t need to
A Spirit of Fear
By Kyndra Steinmann How often, I wonder, do I say “no” to something because of a spirit of fear? “No” to the children’s desire to do
Hometown Heroes
Hometown Heroes Hometown heroes like our emergency services personnel work tirelessly to keep us safe, often working nights, weekends, and holidays when most of us
A Private Online School vs. Correspondence Course
Q. I’m planning to enroll my child in an online private school related to a university. Do I need to file a Notice of Intent
Summer Fun
July is summer fun month. Whether you homeschool year-round or break for the summer months, your children are sure to have uttered the infamous words,
Transcript vs. Diploma on NOI
Q. Is there any disadvantage to providing a transcript rather than a copy of a diploma when submitting my Notice of Intent? A. Both a
