by Jennifer | Aug 6, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum
Planning for your Junior classes is its own kind of challenge. You’re working with a wider age range, shorter attention spans, and kids who learn best with their hands, not just their ears — all while trying to build a class a mentor can actually run without...
by owen.christine | Aug 5, 2026 | Curriculum, Planning
Poetry is Prceles“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” – Robert FrostIf you’ve ever read a bedtime poem that lingered in your child’s thoughts long after lights out, you’ve experienced poetry’s quiet power. But poetry’s...
by Jennifer | Jul 30, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum
Ever had a child ask “Why do I have to learn math?” What they’re really asking is “Why is this valuable to me?” This season’s roundup of math, economics, and finance classes on Curriculum Square answers that question head-on — with...
by Jennifer | Jul 24, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum
DOES YOUR CO-OP HAVE AN ART PROGRAM? Art is a subject many homeschool parents quietly skip. “I’m not artistic” is one of the most common things we hear — right before that same parent hands their kid a coloring page and calls it done. But art...
by Jennifer | Jul 16, 2026 | Co-op, Mentoring
It’s summer, and if you lead a homeschool co-op, you’re probably choosing, ordering, and printing next year’s curriculum. It’s a lot. And once it’s done, it’s time to celebrate. But here’s what 22 years of co-op mentoring has...
by Jennifer | Jul 10, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum
Language arts might be the subject co-ops were made for. Writing improves fastest with real readers. Literature discussions need more voices than one kitchen table can offer. And theater — theater is where co-ops shine brightest. Working together on a production as...
by Jennifer | Jul 2, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum, Mentoring
Does your co-op have a science program? Science causes homeschoolers more anxiety than almost any other subject — especially at the high school level. Most colleges require 2–3 years of science, including at least one lab course. Lab equipment is expensive, and...
by Jennifer | Jun 29, 2026 | Co-op, Curriculum
In 2026, America celebrates an extraordinary milestone—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the country, schools, museums, historical societies, and communities are commemorating this historic anniversary. For homeschool co-ops,...
by Jennifer | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last updated: 5.28.26 On June 18, 2026, Curriculum Square is hosting the Art of Teaching Vendor Marketplace — a free, one-hour virtual event running during the lunch break of the Art of Teaching conference. Attendees can move between breakout rooms, each hosted by a...
by Jennifer | Apr 30, 2026 | Co-op, Leading, Mentoring
How is the teaching in your school this year? Are students engaged? Are they genuinely excited to walk into class each week? Do your mentors leave feeling like something meaningful happened — or do they drag themselves home wondering why it felt so hard? If any of...
