Category: Thoughts from the Virginia Homeschool Trenches

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Rainy Day Math

October 8, 2019

Rainy Day Math by Kyndra Steinmann Oh, the winter doldrums! The weather is cold, the ground is likely muddy, or it is raining for

Inventive Play: Inventions Bin

October 8, 2019

by Kyndra Steinmann One of the wonderful things about homeschooling is the way it enables me to give my children the gift of time—not

Back to Routine: Keeping On

April 2, 2019

It’s been a rough couple of weeks around here. Not much hope for getting back to routine. I had a cold, which the children

Learning with Legos: 8 Ways Lego Play Boosts Literacy

February 18, 2019

Learning with Legos: 8 Ways Lego Play Boosts Literacy “Play is the highest form of research.” ~ Albert Einstein The word Lego® conjures up

Six Tips for Homeschooling Your Child with Special Needs

August 29, 2018

By Jackie N. As parents of kids with special needs, we know how amazing they are. With the right encouragement and support, they can

He Won’t Get Married In Diapers: Worry-Free Parenting

July 11, 2018

He Won’t Get Married In Diapers: Worry-Free Parenting by Sandra Modersohn My husband and I have been blessed with five amazing children, and though

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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

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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

Getting Back on Track: Instilling Good Work Habits

April 24, 2018

By Kyndra Steinmann It’s been a hectic spring around here. I’m exhausted just remembering–and it wreaked havoc with our homeschool schedule and our work habits! March started

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A Journey to the Heart of a Homeschool

April 12, 2018

A Journey to the Heart of a Homeschool By Patricia Marie From the moment I laid eyes on my firstborn, I knew my life

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

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

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