How Homeschool Co-ops Benefit Sabrina

In her writing class, Sabrina reads her story to the class. She learning how to write a story, how to make a key word outline, and how to share her story out-loud. 

After she completes her assignment Sabrina is allowed to play with the toddler. All kids in the class are great at playing with the toddler. They are learning quite a bit about younger children. They are also taking on the role of teacher by trying to teach the toddler her colors... 

In Science class Sabrina has dissected a worm and an owl pellet.  Her teacher dissected and discussed a sheep's heart, kidney, and brain. Sabrina is in elementary school! I didn't even do this kind of thing in my public high school. 

I have been accused of "keeping my kids behind closed windows" by someone who does not understand homeschooling at all. In this Co-op there is an autistic child, kids with severe food allergies, some with learning disabilities, multiracial families, families who are immigrants, and kids of all ages. Both kids and I have developed wonderful friendships through being a part of this homeschool group.

This is our other Homeschool Group's Co-op. The kids have world geography and art based on that week's country. Sabrina has learned to identify all countries of South America, most of the Middle East, and is now learning Asia. In art she has learned that every country has their own culture, art styles, famous people, folklore...

Marie-Anne