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Beyond the Gingerbread House: Holiday Baking for Your Homeschool
Holiday Baking for Your Homeschool Holiday season is a perfect time to incorporate some baking classes into your homeschool. There are often extra holiday guests
3 Reasons Homeschool Moms Love to Feel Guilty
3 Reasons Homeschool Moms Love to Feel Guilty by Lynna Sutherland There’s just no way I can do it all. (I’ve known this for a
Getting Connected with Homeschool
Q. I’m planning to homeschool this year. What is the best way to get my questions answered, connect with other homeschoolers, and find out about
Troubleshooting Your Homeschool Plan: Curriculum, Teacher, or Child?
Troubleshooting Your Homeschool Plan: Curriculum, Teacher, or Child? by Kyndra Steinmann At this point in the year, most of us have at least a month’s
Do You Have a Homeschool Planning Period?
by Kyndra Steinmann The first six weeks of our first term of school flew by! We took a week’s break—to work on other projects, to
Do Homeschool Moms Carry an Unfair Mental Workload?
Do Homeschool Moms Carry an Unfair Mental Workload? Let’s be honest. Being a mom, especially a homeschool mom, is a huge responsibility. The physical effort
Where Did The Time Go?
This Sunday, we will be turning back time (if only for a few months!). Yes, it’s the end of daylight saving time, and in this
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
Have you–or do you want to–take a break from homeschooling? Try adding some homeschool games into your planning. Include some fun, fresh “gameschooling” lessons, or
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
