
History of Newspapers & Journalism
Perhaps now more than ever, teaching your children the history of newspapers and the importance of honest journalism, how to conduct online research, how to
Perhaps now more than ever, teaching your children the history of newspapers and the importance of honest journalism, how to conduct online research, how to
by Dianne Craft At a recent consultation for their twelve-year-old daughter, a dad stated, “If you do nothing else for us, you will already have
by Inge Cannon Think back to your school years as a child or a teen. What lessons were most efficiently learned—the ones you gleaned from
by Beth Sterne Do you often wish homeschool and life would “go better?” Do you feel as if you’re caught in a maze and can’t
Trying to Fit It All In by Sonya Shafer There was once a man named Bill who decided to go for a walk. A long
by Inge Cannon Parents who homeschool their children during the high school years must provide a written statement that summarizes the academic achievements of those
IMPORTANT: One of the world’s most popular games is Minecraft™, and now you can study the REAL rocks and minerals of those precious blocks and
As we shift from spring into summer, a fun outdoor unit study is just the thing to bring your homeschool out of the home and
Q. My school district sent a link to their Notice of Intent form and said I must provide a Notice of Intent electronically. Am I
Calling High School Students or Young Adults! Gary Foss Memorial Scholarship is open for homeschooled students. Cornerstone College of Virginia is offering not one, but
Who could have imagined how our world would change in just a few months? Even so, we continue to put our hope and trust in
A homeschool unit study is a great way to incorporate a variety of activities into your study of American history. Check out these creative resources
Patience is a hard lesson to learn–and teach! And yet, one of the greatest blessings of homeschooling is that it allows us the opportunity to
Find out all about the Virginia homeschool events that are coming up over the next few weeks! These are reader-submitted events that are of interest
Q. Is it correct that I don’t need to submit test results unless I want to? A. The testing and evaluation law has changed for
It’s official–assessment requirements are waived for the 2019-2020 homeschool year! Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. James Lane responded to HEAV’s request to waive assessment results
As homeschoolers, we have the privilege of praying for our children as they go through their school day. It is a gift to stop and
Cartooning is an excellent way to introduce the skill of drawing to students. Its relatable, simplified format allows students of all ages to participate and
Dear Friend, On Friday, April 24, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. James Lane announced a waiver for end-of-year testing and evaluations for homeschoolers in a
from Patriot Academy and Rick Green Whether you’ve been homeschooling for years or suddenly find yourself thrust into the amazing opportunity to school from home,
by Mike Cheney My mentor experience began when I was thirteen and my brother Jay was ten and we first went into business for ourselves.
by Jason M. Smith Pick a college, any college–and build a college resume. That school wants to be able to say that it had so
“Every person is made in the image of God, so each one is valuable.” by Kathy Kuhl Homeschoolers who have children with special needs need
Kathy Kuhl Often parents ask me about starting to homeschool. Here’s what I’d say to anyone starting out: Don’t Panic You’ve always been responsible for
by Judi Munday, M.A.; M. Ed. Parents who teach more than one child find it challenging to individualize their teaching material when teaching a child
Learning Styles Crash Course by Joyce Herzog It took me ten years to become a good teacher. You don’t have ten years, so here is
by Janice Campbell Here is an academically-oriented plan for homeschooling teens through high school, with an emphasis on preparing for life after high school. Even
by Diane Kummer Homeschool parents are a varied lot! Some of you have been teaching high school for many years, and because you are veteran
by Patricia Marie Okay, so you’ve read through the steps to start homeschooling in Virginia and you’ve let your superintendent know that you are home
by Diane Kummer Homeschooling in the teen years can cause great doubt for many reasons. “Can I really do this?” “What if I mess up?”