Category Archives: Physical Education

Homeschooling Snow Day

Today we got the biggest snow of the winter, and we’ve mostly been without power since the storm began. Last night, Nick brought in seven wheelbarrows of wood from the woodpile and stacked the wood outside the basement door, and … Continue reading

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Without a Season: Virginia Homeschool Sports Access

For the first time since Nick was four years old, he doesn’t have a spring soccer season. He is a U15 player for a Richmond Kickers competitive youth travel team, and at his age and level, his teammates will be … Continue reading

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Virginia Soccer League East West Talent Showcase, Fall 2012

Nick enjoyed the Fall 2012 Virginia Soccer League East West Talent Showcase, an all star game hosted by VSL in Williamsburg . He was one of five U15 boys nominated by Richmond Kickers coaches from three teams that compete in … Continue reading

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Homeschooling Phys Ed

It’s funny the things that people think of when they think of challenges to homeschooling. One thing that comes up sometimes among those who are considering homeschooling is, “How will we do phys ed if we’re homeschooling?” Or, from non-homeschoolers, … Continue reading

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Sunset over Soccer Fields

The Beautiful Game: last night’s scrimmage at the Richmond Kickers‘  Ukrop Park was under an amazing sky.

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