What 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
Read MoreDeschooling: What Is It, and Why Should You Do It?
When families come to me wanting to leave traditional school and “come to the dark side,” my first bit of… more
Read MoreChanging our Homeschool Reading Lists to Recognize Other Voices and Experiences
Building stronger critical thinkers in my children is the goal I have for my family. I am an analyst, and… more
Read MoreI’m a Homeschooling Noob
My kids and I have embarked upon our first year of homeschooling. The journey actually started in 2018, when my… more
Read MoreThe Comparison Trap
“What grade are you in?” It is an innocent question that frequently reminds us our choice to homeschool is not… more
Read MoreWhy Homeschool? 3 Reasons to Embrace the Lifestyle
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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