Three Vital Qualities to Being Able to Teach High School at Home
April 17, 2020
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?”
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Working Mom: Help for Mom-preneurs
April 16, 2020
by Connie Albers As a working mom–or “mom-preneur, “I wish I could say I did everything right, but I didn’t. There were times I’d work
An Apple A Day Makes a Simple Homeschool Unit Study
April 15, 2020
With apple trees bursting into bloom all around us, now is a great time to consider putting together a homeschool unit study focusing on apples
Seven Tips for Managing Your Home Office
April 15, 2020
by Debbie Williams As a home office business owner you can budget your finances, create whiz-bang proposals, and effectively maintain a client list. But when it
A Homeschool Working Parent: Is there Such a Thing?
April 14, 2020
by Desi Harley As a single homeschool working parent, I get a puzzled look every time I tell someone I homeschool both my daughters. The question
Wanna Be a Work-at-Home Mom?
April 14, 2020
The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Being a WAHM by Carol Topp Working at home while homeschooling can provide a very attractive and flexible environment for
Is Your Home Interfering with Your Homeschooling?
April 13, 2020
By Tracy Klicka When I began homeschooling my first child in 1990, I had no idea that within ten years I’d be teaching seven children
Learning Through Preschool Play
April 11, 2020
Learning Through Play by Emily Krisko Children have an undeniable thirst to learn. If you have ever been driving a car while a child barrages
Relaxing Over Preschool
April 11, 2020
by Mary Kay Smith In our house, it is clear that all men are not created equal. In fact, the self-evident truths suggest very strongly
Things We’re Glad We Did
April 10, 2020
by Hal & Melanie Young Recently someone who listens to our podcast said she’d heard lots of people referring to their mistakes or regrets about
The Effects of Omega-3 on Health, Behavior, and School
April 9, 2020
The Effects of Omega-3 on Health, Behavior, and School by Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP Sometimes a subject comes up that is so wide-reaching in its
Why We Can’t Just Stay Organized?
April 9, 2020
by Cheryl R. Carter Many mothers tell me how frustrated they are because they get organized but then go right back to their disorganization. It
Homeschool Teatime
April 8, 2020
Right now, your homeschool probably isn’t lacking for at-home togethertime! But while there is a temporary moratorium on extra-curricular activities outside your home, how are
Three Keys to Better Morning: Organization
April 8, 2020
by Crystal Paine “I wake up feeling in control of my day because I already have a plan of action in place.” If you are
2020 HOMESCHOOL TESTING and COVID-19
April 7, 2020
UPDATE: No testing is required.See the updated announcement. Prior to the implementation of Virginia’s State of Emergency, HEAV was in contact with the Virginia Department
Stressless Organization
April 7, 2020
by Marilyn Rockett Now let me get this straight—a homeschool mom is supposed to teach her children (all academic subjects, all day long) while she keeps
Learning: How Much Is a Matter of Style?
April 7, 2020
by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias Have you ever been told that your kids are too restless, too talkative, or too inattentive? Have you worried that your
Integrating Themes into Learning
April 6, 2020
by Joe Dean We sat in a tent drinking water from canteens and eating beef jerky. We tried to guess which wild animals were making
Evidence of Progress
April 6, 2020
All About Evidence of Progress: Everything You Need to Know to Submit by August 1 by Patricia Marie When the first signs of spring begin
Your Home a Haven: Entering a New School Year
April 5, 2020
by Joy Hayden The start of a new school year brings mixed feelings in our home. The familiar routine is welcome after weeks of unstructured summer
Baby on the Move: Homeschooling with a Toddler
April 2, 2020
In many ways, this homeschooling with a toddler is best described as “constantly re-inventing the wheel”! We know that “the wheel”—education—is what we need, but
What Started April Fools’ Day?
April 1, 2020
Are you and the kids going a bit stir-crazy stuck at home? How about celebrating a fun, simple holiday with fun at home activities that
Embracing Homeschooling: Free Educational Resources
March 25, 2020
by Megan Bittner In the midst of a wave of event closures, there is an unexpected opportunity for families to spend more time together than
Morse Code and Secret Codes
March 18, 2020
Codes have been used throughout history to communicate, signal distress, and transmit secret information. One of the most recognizable codes is Morse code, developed by
Fun Music Ministry Opportunity
March 12, 2020
Fun Music Ministry Opportunity! Volunteer Musicians Wanted HEAV invites you to come and play background music at the 37th Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention! We are
Homeschool Stem: Underwater Adventures: Submarine Unit Study
March 11, 2020
There are a ton of great ways to incorporate a submarine unit studyinto your homeschool STEM activities. March 17 is Submarine Day, whichcelebrates the day
March Forth and Do Something: Volunteering in Your Homeschool
March 4, 2020
“How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank March Forth and Do
Family Activities: What Will You Do with Your Time Refund?
February 26, 2020
The IRS isn’t the only one who (might) owe you a refund this year. This year is a leap year, so we’ll get one whole
Color Science: 5 Rainbow Science Experiments for Your Homeschool
February 19, 2020
Spring time is the perfect time to plan some rainbow science experiments! Take advantage of the rainy weather and spring sunshine to be on the
Homeschool Unit Study: Volcanoes!
February 5, 2020
Creating unit studies is a fun way to explore a variety of subjects, and it’s surprising how much you can learn from one common topic.
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