Exploring Alternatives: Unschooling
I’ve never used a curriculum. I tried Muzzy once. It bored my kids faster than I could say gracias. I’ve… more
Read MoreWhen There’s More Than One: Sibling Solutions
April 10th is National Sibling Day, something I only remember when people post photos of their siblings on social media… 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 More2022 VaHomeschoolers Survey Results: Ways of Providing Evidence of Progress
In January of 2022, homeschoolers across the state of Virginia responded to a VaHomeschoolers survey question asking them to describe… 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 MoreApplying to Selective Colleges as an Unschooler
As a homeschooler, I didn’t always know I wanted to go to college. Actually, I spent most of my grade… 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
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