Simple Living and Homeschooling
August 29, 2018
by Megan Bittner Does the thought of surprise guests make you want to draw the blinds and lock the door? Is your “quality family time”
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Teaching Foreign Language In Your Homeschool
August 22, 2018
by Megan Bittner Ciao! Comment allez-vous? Gracias a todos por leer nuestro blog! What better time to start a new language course than the start
Homeschool Co-ops
August 15, 2018
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
Gearing Up for Fall: Your Homeschool Schedule
August 15, 2018
by Megan Bittner What does your homeschool plan look like? How does it flow through the year? Whether you’re a natural planner or more inclined
Summer Art: Capturing Color with Pointillism
August 8, 2018
by Megan Bittner Whether or not you break from homeschooling over the summer, lesson topics that lend themselves to incorporating multiple subjects are excellent ways
Light Up the Night Sky: Homeschool Astronomy
August 1, 2018
by Megan Bittner Next weekend, August 11-13, the Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak visibility, offering the perfect opportunity to explore astronomy with your
Notice of Intent with Questions
July 31, 2018
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
July 23, 2018
by Megan Bittner Have you ever wondered where this phrase comes from? You might be surprised to find out that it doesn’t actually have anything
He Won’t Get Married In Diapers: Worry-Free Parenting
July 11, 2018
by Sandra Modersohn My husband and I have been blessed with five amazing children, and though I certainly do not feel I’m anywhere near a
Celebrating Independence
June 25, 2018
Celebrate the 4th of July—Independence Day—with more than picnics and fireworks this year! Check out the Homeschool Classroom for some great ideas for teaching the
Water Works: Teaching Sustainable Living
June 18, 2018
by Megan Bittner Water is one of our most precious resources and conserving and using it wisely is a great responsibility. Simple water conservation and
Birth Dates on NOI
June 13, 2018
Q. Am I required to provide my child’s date of birth on my city’s Notice of Intent form? A. No, the Virginia homeschool law, §22.1-254.1,
Are You Teaching Math for the Right Reason?
June 13, 2018
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
Bubbles & Balloons: Fun Summer Experiments for Your Homeschool
May 28, 2018
by Megan Bittner Bubbles and balloons are the perfect tools for some “lazy” summer learning! You can use them to explore science, mathematics, art, and
Why Siblings Fight
May 23, 2018
Have you ever wondered why your children fight? Does it seem to happen almost without cause? Do you sometimes feel at a loss to know
Honoring Memorial Day In Your Homeschool
May 20, 2018
By Megan Bittner In the Old Dominion, we live in a very diverse community that includes many military families stationed at various bases throughout our
Biking Adventures for Homeschoolers
May 14, 2018
May is National Bike Month. As the school year comes to a close and the warm weather has finally arrived in Virginia, homeschoolers across the
How to Homeschool Foreign Languages Confidently
May 14, 2018
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
May 7, 2018
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.
A Hobby for a Lifetime: Photography & Scrapbooks
April 30, 2018
by Megan Bittner Where are your family photos? Do you have pictures tucked away in a shoebox? On an old hard drive? Filling your phone?
Getting Back on Track: Instilling Good Work Habits
April 24, 2018
By Kyndra Steinmann It’s been a hectic spring around here. March started out with a quick trip to Virginia to attend HEAV’s LeaderLife conference in
Samuel Morse: Morse Code and Secret Codes
April 23, 2018
by Megan Bittner Codes, such as the Morse code, have been used throughout history to communicate, signal distress, and transmit secret information. One of the
Count Me In: Teaching Kids About Money and Finances
April 16, 2018
by Megan Bittner Is it ever too early to start learning how to save and spend money wisely? Answer this question in this week’s Homeschool
A Journey to the Heart of a Homeschool
April 12, 2018
By Patricia Marie From the moment I laid eyes on my firstborn, I knew my life had changed. Like many others, I didn’t enter the
Growing Selfless Children
April 9, 2018
by Megan Bittner “How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank And
National Library Week
April 2, 2018
by Megan Bittner Next week is National Library Week. Take the opportunity to explore, rediscover, and share the importance and impact of libraries in your
Right-Brain Writing
March 21, 2018
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
Growing Gardeners: 25 Ways to Create a Gardening Homeschool
March 18, 2018
by Megan Bittner Now that spring has sprung (yesterday was the season’s first day, believe it or not!), it’s time to start planning and planting
The Benefits of Singing Hymns in Your Homeschool
March 13, 2018
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
STEM Basics: Computers, Coding & Application
March 12, 2018
by Megan Bittner With the increasing application of computers and technology in many career fields, teaching computer science–basics and beyond–has become more important than ever.
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