by Jennifer | Mar 19, 2026 | Co-op, Planning
You know the feeling. The last few weeks of co-op have been a slog. Everyone is tired, everyone is ready for summer, and you’re holding it together on sheer momentum. And you also know what happens the moment that last session ends: your people disappear....
by Jennifer | Mar 5, 2026 | Curriculum
Saturday was our Virtual Creator’s Market, and it was truly inspiring! Many of us are excitedly figuring out how to incorporate all the fantastic curricula presented into our schedules for next year. I heard countless attendees say, “Oh! I want to do that class!” If...
by Jennifer | Feb 16, 2026 | Planning
If you lead a homeschool co-op, you know that February is when next year quietly begins. Not officially. Not publicly. But mentally. You start replaying this year in your head. What worked beautifully. Which classes felt great. Which ones felt like a stretch. Which...
by Jennifer | Feb 11, 2026 | Curriculum
Most co-op leaders and mentors are remarkably resourceful. You find a curriculum that’s almost right. You tweak it. You adjust assignments. You rewrite discussion questions. You add group activities. You delete what won’t work in a co-op setting. And before you know...
by Jennifer | Feb 5, 2026 | Leading
And for most leaders, it’s not your only job—you’re also homeschooling your own children, caring for your family, and managing the everyday responsibilities of life. It’s no wonder so many co-op leaders feel stretched thin and quietly wonder if it’s possible to do all...