I am really blessed to be a part of an AWESOME homeschool co-op. I must say that there are several support groups in the area that offer "Mom's night out" and other group activites and general support, as good and needed as these are, this is not the same thing as a co-op.
A co-op is where homeschoolers come together to share their gifts and talents so that everyone in the group is blessed. Our co-op meets once per week and offers all the little extra things that are required by the state - like music, art, pe and fire prevention in the spring - and MANY more classes that you might just want a little help with. All of the teachers are moms - just like you - and anything offered is designed to supplement what you are doing at home.
So what is offered?
PE and Health Education - all ages
Mystery of History Vol 2 - 1st -4th grade
Mystery of History Vol 2 - 5th - 8th grade
Kids Chior - with service opportunity in the spring 1st -6th grade
Guitar lessons - all ages - cost $7.00 for a 1 hour group lesson (typically 4-5 people in a group)
Creative Witting - 4th -6th grade
IEW (English and compisition) 7th -9th grades
IEW (English and composition) 10th -12th grades
1st -3rd science - Astronomy Apologia
4th - 6th science - Swimming Creatures - Apologia
Physical Science - Apologia - 7th and 9th grades, possibly older kids too?
Spanish for jr high and high school age (some small cost - not sure exactly what)
Art - all ages
Preschool program that runs while the classes are running
Our co-op meets from 8:30am - 2:30pm.
We start with 1/2 hour devotional
then run 3 - 1 hour classes
followed by 1/2 hour lunch
and then 2 more 1 hour classes.
Anyone is welcome to attend, however teacher moms are required to agree with a statement of faith and must have pastoral and personal referrals.
I just can't say enough about what a BLESSING this has been to my family and how wonderful it has been to meet with like minded homeschoolers!!!
If you are interested in joining this group now is a great time because our second semester begins January 25th - classes will be at a great place to jump right in.
Joining the co-op costs $20.00 and a few classes ask that you purchase supplies.
One of my sons list of supplies for all classes included:
3 - 3 ring folders
loose leaf paper
pencils
colored pencils
crayons
markers
paintbrushes
ruler
2 old water bottles filled with beans or rice for weights
an old towel
2 books to be shared by 3 kids - 24.00 for both
If you are interested, or just want more information - email me
Homeschoolers unite =)
Amanda
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