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Fun with Fluency: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Teach It?
Home Instruction, Homeschool Life, Homeschool Musings, Preschoolers, Reading
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What does fluency mean and why is it important to actively teach it to readers? If someone is a fluent… more

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Applying to Selective Colleges as an Unschooler
Community College Admissions, Curriculum Descriptions, Graduation Requirements, Home Instruction, Homeschool Life, Homeschool Musings, Teens, Testing, Writing
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As a homeschooler, I didn’t always know I wanted to go to college. Actually, I spent most of my grade… more

November 4, 2021
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Deschooling: What Is It, and Why Should You Do It?
Care, Children, Home Instruction, Homeschool Life, Life Learning
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When families come to me wanting to leave traditional school and “come to the dark side,” my first bit of… more

October 1, 2021
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Changing our Homeschool Reading Lists to Recognize Other Voices and Experiences
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Building stronger critical thinkers in my children is the goal I have for my family. I am an analyst, and… more

September 15, 2021
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I’m a Homeschooling Noob
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My kids and I have embarked upon our first year of homeschooling. The journey actually started in 2018, when my… more

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The Comparison Trap
Care, Curriculum Descriptions, Evaluation, Families, Homeschool Life, Homeschool Musings, Life Learning
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“What grade are you in?” It is an innocent question that frequently reminds us our choice to homeschool is not… more

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Why Homeschool? 3 Reasons to Embrace the Lifestyle
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When people learn that I have always homeschooled my kids, “Why?” is almost always the first question. After the first… more

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Happy Autumnal Equinox! Today marks the balance Happy Autumnal Equinox! Today marks the balance of daylight and darkness, a perfect time to explore nature's changes and embrace cozy learning adventures, to remind ourselves that change is the only constant, and there is beauty in letting go. Let's get ready for some fall-inspired projects and celebrate the beauty of this season together.
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National Clean Up Day is an excellent opportunity National Clean Up Day is an excellent opportunity to teach homeschoolers about the importance of environmental stewardship, community service, and the benefits of a clean and healthy environment. There are many ways to participate in National Clean Up Day as a homeschooler, and here are a few ideas to get you started: ⭐️Organize a neighborhood cleanup: Gather your homeschooler's friends and neighbors to pick up trash and debris from the streets and parks in your community. You can provide gloves, bags, and snacks to make the event more enjoyable. ⭐️Create an art project from recycled materials: Use National Clean Up Day as a teaching opportunity to explore the importance of recycling. Collect recyclable materials from your home or community and create an art project that demonstrates the beauty and value of repurposing waste. ⭐️Plant a garden: National Clean Up Day is also an excellent time to beautify your community by planting a garden. You can teach your homeschooler about the importance of pollinators, composting, and sustainable gardening practices while creating a beautiful and beneficial space for your community. ⭐️Write a letter to your local officials: Take this opportunity to teach your homeschooler about civic engagement by writing a letter to your local officials advocating for environmental policies and programs that support a clean and healthy environment. These are just a few ideas to help you and your homeschooler participate in National Clean Up Day. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun, learn, and make a positive impact on your community and the environment. Learn more about National Clean Up day at https://www.nationalcleanupday.org/
Don't miss out! This Monday!! Register today!! htt Don't miss out! This Monday!! Register today!! https://vahomeschoolers.org/side-by-side-virtual-resource Want to Develop Skills To Support LGBTQ+ In Your Homeschool Community? Join Side by Side for a presentation and Q&A aimed at creating supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish. This workshop is especially for caregivers and group leaders wanting to learn to support the LGBTQ+ youth in their communities as they advocate for themselves, build stronger connections to our large community, and celebrate queer joy! Dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish, Side by Side is here to support your homeschooling journey. Monday, September 18th, 2023 Virtually from 10-11am We hope to see you there!
September 12th is National Video Games Day! Throug September 12th is National Video Games Day! Through video games, we can practice important learning skills associated with reading, visual-special development and problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Learners can even work on social connections through multiplayer and collaborative games. How are you and your gamers celebrating today? Do you have a favorite video game? Do you incorporate gaming into your homeschooling? As an added celebration, we invite you to join us on The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers Members Only Minecraft Server where homeschool learners from around the state can connect, create, and slay zombies together! Learn more on our website!
September 8th is UNESCO’s International Literacy September 8th is UNESCO’s International Literacy Day. Why is literacy so important? Knowing how to read opens doors to lifelong learning! As homeschoolers, we know that learning happens everywhere. For any caregiver out there who has watched a child learn to read, we also know that a certain kind of magic happens when the world is understood through reading. How do you talk about literacy with your family? What is your experience with your children learning to read? Do you have favorite resources or curriculums for learning to read or for emerging readers?
Side by Side + VaHomeschoolers LGBTQ+ Caregiver/Gr Side by Side + VaHomeschoolers LGBTQ+ Caregiver/Group Leader Workshop 🕙When: Monday, September 18th ,2023 at 10am 🏠Where: Your home! (Virtual link to be emailed to registrants) 💵Cost: Free for members! We here at VaHomeschoolers know academic resources are not the only thing you need to support your homeschool journey, we also need help building supportive communities, navigating challenging developmental stages, and encouraging our neurodivergent learners. We're here to help fill in the gaps and are excited to share the first of our Virtual Workshops! Dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish, Side by Side is here to support your homeschooling journey. This workshop is aimed to caregivers and group leaders wanting to learn to support the LGBTQ+ youth in their communities to advocate for themselves, build stronger connections to our large community, and celebrate queer joy! To register, visit our website Not yet a member, no worries! Sign up today and register the same day! #vahomeschoolers #sidebysideva #virtualhomeschoolworkshop #virginiahomeschoolers #unconventional #lgbtqcommunity #lgbthomeschool
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is host The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is hosting a Homeschool Open House on Friday, September 8th from 10am-5pm. Self-guided scavenger hunt tours, rocket building, moon rock exploration, crafts, story time are all part of the event. The event is free but registration is required. You can snag your spot by visiting the museum website here: https://secure.virginiahistory.org/2417/2418. There are a lot of homeschool days on the horizon across Virginia and while we can't spotlight them all, we'll do our best to bring many of them to your attention! If you are planning on stopping by some fall homeschool day events, please share in the comments so everyone can get some ideas from each other! #vahs #homeschooldays
Did your family receive Learning Acceleration Gran Did your family receive Learning Acceleration Grant (LAG) funds and you're unsure how to use them? The team at Outschool.org, an independent nonprofit partner of Outschool, is eager to support you to get the most out of your VA K-12 Learner Acceleration Grant! Whether you need help finding the right tutor, deciding what kind of tutoring would benefit your child most, or understanding what you can (or can’t) use the funds on, they are here to help. Don’t forget, you need to spend at least $1 by September 1, in order to maintain eligibility for this program! Please outschool.org/outbridge-va if you are interested in receiving some extra (and personalized!) support and they will reach out to you shortly!
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