Almost Summer Already? 

It is completely bonkers that this school year is almost over.

Anybody else have the feeling like, where did the school year go?

I know for our family this time is punctuated with garden beginnings, park time, making summer plans, and doing our best to "stay the course" to complete our studies. For the kids this means pushing through the final assignments when they would much rather be spending it outside. As for me, that means getting our plan together for next year so I can truly have some summer months "off duty" from homeschool (and pushing through when I would much rather be outside with the kids and/or in my garden).

We are fine tuning our selections for co-op next year. Be on the lookout for posts and updates of our projected calendar and curriculum choices. 

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about co-op, homeschooling, or anything else I might be able to help you with. Those that know me well will agree, I'm always up for a chat, especially about homeschool (and the garden, haha!). 

2023 - 2024 Calendar

 

Are you guys excited for next year?

 2022 -2023

Are you guys excited for next year? I know I am! Check out what L.I.G.H.T. Homeschool Co-op has planned for next school year. Below you will find our calendar, quick information about our subjects, as well as links to each of the age group specific pages. On each group's page you will find more detailed information about what they will be studying and what materials they will be using.

We have eight (ONLY EIGHT!) days / weeks of co-op left this school year. If you are wanting to come check us out, please stop by for a visit! But hurry up, time is running out on this school year! Please reach out so we can chat about which week works best for your family to swing by. Looking forward to seeing some new faces! 

*You can find our statement of faith, fees, and other information in our membership agreement which can be found on the Forms tab*

*Preschool*

Preschool is excited to start two curricula for next year. They will be tackling {The Peaceful Preschool} and {More Before Five in a Row}. They will be rotating through different themes each class block to lend more variety as well as natural start and stop times to their day. They will get to join the "big kids" during many of our enrichment periods as well.

*History* 

Our co-op takes a family approach for history with Biblioplan. This year we are in year two: Medieval - World and Church history from the fall of Rome (AD 476) through the Renaissance (1600s).  

*Literature* 

Lowers is going to be continuing Five in a Row with volume 2 as well as taking a dive into some early chapter books they will be reading together in class. 
Upper Elementary, Middle, and High classes have been curated by one of our own moms who is a published author and has a passion for teaching literature. Our high schoolers will get to tackle one of her own books this year! Some of the classics will be taught alongside Progeny or Memoria Press literature guides.

 

*Science* 

Upper Elementary will be using Masterbooks God's Design for Life which breaks up the year into the World of Plants, Human Body, and the World of Animals. Lower Elementary is going to use the same curriculum but the Beginner version. Middles are continuing their two year curriculum, Rainbow Jr. High Science. This year will be a focus on biology to wrap up their studies and gain them some high school credits along the way.

*Enrichment and Electives* 
We call this block of time "Riches" in our co-op. We rotate through different units for Riches; anywhere from the history of significant events, holidays and biblical feasts, to many step art projects, show and tell (led by students), and a full co-op play. The kids, and moms, have had a lot of fun with Riches this year and we plan to continue this concept next year. One change to be made to the 2022 - 2023 school year is that some select weeks we will separate some of the younger children. This will allow the older groups to focus on more difficult projects. During their time away the younger crew will focus on some social studies / civics work.
Spanish and ASL are planned to be taught to all ages. The curriculum for both of these subjects is still being decided on. 

*High School Courses*

High school is planned to be elective based. 
This will allow more opportunity for for students since so much of high school core classes Planned classes include {Literature} (see selections listed above), {Finance}, {Spanish / ASL}, {Life Skills}, and {Enrichment}. 

These are all subject to change, please reach out if you have a specific want or need.

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Please see the group pages for more specific information about curriculum and plans for each group

Preschool   -   Lowers   -   Uppers   -   Middles   -   High

find our information pages in the tabs

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Forms 2021-2022

 Forms

2021 - 2022

Here are the forms for the year. They are posted on the "Forms" page on this blog  as well as the Facebook page. I will also have copies with me at all meet-ups and the ability to take membership fees and class dues (with receipt of course). Next meet up is already posted in the Events tab on the Facebook page. Hope to see you there!!