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Getting Started at the HEAV Homeschool Convention

May 25, 2023

The 2023 Virginia Homeschool Convention is almost here! We know that a first experience at the convention, though exciting and thoroughly engaging, can also be

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NEWS ALERT: Learning Recovery Grants

April 19, 2023

UPDATED 5.10.23 As announced in an earlier message, Governor Glenn Youngkin is making $30,000,000 available in the form of Learning Acceleration Grants to address

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Preparing the Busy Toddler for the HEAV Convention

April 26, 2017

by Kyndra Steinmann The annual HEAV Convention is one of the highlights of our school year. It marks the end of regular lessons (although

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Teach Public Speaking: One Essential Skill

January 18, 2017

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

Homeschool Q&A Live with Yvonne Bunn!

January 12, 2017

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

Testing Accommodations

January 11, 2017

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 to Lose: 3 Steps to Making Family Game Nights Meaningful

3 Steps to Making Game Nights Meaningful: Learning to Lose

January 11, 2017

Family Game Nights by Lynna Sutherland Most homeschool moms love the idea of playing board games. Family game nights are a great idea for

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Sick Days and the Unexpected

January 4, 2017

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

Helping Other Homeschoolers

December 8, 2016

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

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Teaching Art to Young Children

December 7, 2016

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

Child Doesn’t Want to Homeschool

November 16, 2016

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.

Homeschool Probation by Mistake

October 31, 2016

A. I received a letter that I have been put on probation! I hand-delivered my Notice of Intent and test scores at the same

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