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5 Flavors of Homeschooling
Learning Styles Don’t you love to look through recipe websites? I just found a great recipe app for my computer. Now any time I see
Notice of Intent if Moving to Virginia Late in the Year
Q. I am moving to Virginia to begin homeschooling in Virginia late in the year. Do I still need to file a Notice of Intent
Six Tips for Teaching the Value of Work
by Kyndra Steinmann The “Value of Work” Brain Reset The children are very excited today. It started snowing around noon and has been coming down steadily
Virginia Homeschool Certified Tutor Statute
Virginia Homeschool Certified Tutor Statute The requirements of the certified tutor statute are different from those of option 2 of the Virginia homeschool statute. Do
Homeschool Mom, Do You Care Too Much?
by Lynna Sutherland All moms feel the weight of responsibility of caring for and raising their children. Homeschool moms also carry the weight of responsibility for
Answering Your Homeschool Questions – Part 3
In this three-part series, a panel of homeschoolers have informally shared some of their teaching tips, thoughts, and experiences on a wide variety of homeschool
Virginia Homeschool Transcripts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giHVN8N875w Just what needs to go into a homeschool transcript? Do I need to keep special records for Virginia homeschooling? Get answer to these and
Toddler Schooling: 5 Amazing Skills to Teach Your Two Year Old
Toddler Schooling: 5 Amazing Skills to Teach Your Two Year Old Lately, the toddler (20 months) has been wanting to do whatever the big kids
God and the History of Art
By Barry Stebbing “Looking at art is one way of listening to God.” ~ Sister Wendy Beckett Growing up as a student of the fine
Testing Virginia Homeschoolers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F4a6WTjk5A This weekly Q&A Live session with Yvonne Bunn answers your questions about what is required by law for end-of-year testing for Virginia homeschoolers, whether
Teach Public Speaking: One Essential Skill
by Kyndra Steinmann When I was a girl, the homeschool group in Williamsburg/James City County and Charles City Counties in Virginia decided that it would
Homeschool Q&A Live with Yvonne Bunn!
Welcome! Here is our inaugural live question-and-answer video with Yvonne Bunn, HEAV director of homeschool support! Yvonne writes the widely read Q&A in our e-newsletter,
Testing Accommodations
Accomodating Struggling Learners Q. Can I use testing accommodations for my child who is a struggling reader? A. Unless your child has a documented learning
3 Steps to Making Game Nights Meaningful: Learning to Lose
by Lynna Sutherland Most homeschool moms love the idea of playing board games. Family game nights are a great idea for family time and can
Sick Days and the Unexpected
by Kyndra Steinmann This past week was supposed to be one of much accomplishment! Co-op is over for the semester, which gives us an extra
3 Gifts You Can Give Your Children
by Lynna Sutherland ‘Tis the season! Pinterest, email newsletters, and blogs everywhere are full of gift ideas and wish lists for children. Some folks prefer
Helping Other Homeschoolers
Q. I’ve finished homeschooling and would like to give back by sharing my experiences. I’m interested in working with new homeschoolers, but may not know
Teaching Art to Young Children
by Sharon Jeffus When we think of art for preschool and early elementary, we need to think of fun and adventure.Children this age have a
Answering Your Homeschool Questions – Part 2
Scheduling, Time Management, and Home Organization In this series of articles, a panel of homeschoolers has informally shared some of their teaching tips, thoughts, and
Child Doesn’t Want to Homeschool
Q. My nine-year-old daughter has decided she doesn’t want to be homeschooled because she will miss out on school activities. There is constant conflict. I’m
Learning to Read Is Like Learning to Speak
by Kyndra Steinmann Lately the toddler tornado has been experiencing a language explosion! Every day or two she has a new couple of words, and
