Black History Month
The origins of National Black History month begin in 1915, when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the… more
Read MoreCulturally Centered: A conversation with Alycia Wright, Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op
Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Alycia Wright, founder of Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op. We started chatting… more
Read MoreBecoming an Expert in Chaos
“Hmm, I was just listening to a podcast about something that may fit.” This statement could have come from a… more
Read MoreWhy We Homeschool Year-Round…Or Not
As I mentioned in this blog post, the reasons my family homeschools are the three F’s: freedom, flexibility, and family… more
Read MoreHelp Us Speak Up For Homeschoolers
In our system of representative democracy, we rely on our elected officials to represent our interests. Even though this system… more
Read MoreWhat Services Does the Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers Offer?
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. As it says on our website landing page, “Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but it’s for… more
Read MoreStrewing in Your Homeschool
No matter what style of homeschooling you subscribe to, strewing is an effective means of engaging your children in self-directed… more
Read MoreHomeschooling with Minecraft: From Chaos to Complete Curriculum
“Mama, when can I get Minecraft? All my friends have Minecraft!….” (pause 5 minutes) “What about now, can I have… more
Read MoreFun with Fluency: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Teach It?
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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