I did something that felt a little brave this fall, I stepped out and set up a new little homeschool co-op with friends. All along, I have piggybacked on a co-op that was already set up, a really great co-op with really great people. So many positive things about previous co-op, but I still wondered 'what if'. 'What if there was a regular seasonal co-op that was a 100% outside gathering?" "What if we studied nature as it was happening in the location it happens?" "What if it included some elements that could be a performance as a service component?" "Would anyone want to come?" Went on a limb to give it a whirl and I'm so glad we did.
I am thrilled to say that we had a wonderful group and we really looked forward to our mornings together. We ended last week with doing a little program at the nursing home with our music, poetry and art that ended with resounding applause. We may someday be back to our old co-op, but I foresee these homeschool nature gatherings to be a steady part of our homeschooling journey. I'm already dreaming of the springtime session, plus planning some workshops for winter.
Most of these pics are mine, but I did pilfer some from friends (thank you!).
Most of these pics are mine, but I did pilfer some from friends (thank you!).
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