We are a brand new co-op serving the Roanoke Valley area of Virginia, using Charlotte Mason principles. Many of us have been implementing Charlotte Mason methods in our individual home schools for years, and are excited to meet together to offer our children a group setting to share learning opportunities and make new friends. If you are interested in learning more about Charlotte Mason and how to incorporate her methods in your home school, we have a book study group that meets every first Saturday of the month.
When are we meeting?
Every other Friday from 1-4pm. We are in the midst of planning for next term. If you are interested, please take our survey and let us know you are considering joining.
Where are we meeting?
What are we learning?
We will start each meeting with a hymn, a folk song, some movement and an opportunity for recitation. For Fall, everyone will have Nature Study and Handicrafts. Form 1 will have Aesop and Fairy Tales, while the older children will study Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
In the Spring, Plutarch with be studied in place of Shakespeare, Art for Handicrafts. We will continue Nature Study.
We will not have assigned homework.
How much will this cost?
Facility donation + materials for Handicrafts should run around $50 per family per season. Costs have not been finalized and that estimate is subject to change. Fees will be due at Orientation.
What Supplies Will We Need?
Nature Study will require a blank journal for Nature Journaling and colored pencils. Advanced students may use water colors, if preferred.
Other supplies for upcoming classes TBD.
When can I register?
Registration will open for Spring soon.
I’m not ready to Register for Fall. Can I register in Spring?
Yes! We will open a new Registration opportunity in the Spring. Each season will be completely independent, so you will not be behind or need to catch up.
How can I be involved?
This is not a drop off co-op. We have many roles to fill, from hall/door monitor to assistant teacher to room mom. We also have a nursery/preschool room for younger siblings. You are also welcome to join in the planning or other administration teams. Let us know your preferences on the Registration Form. Pick everything you are comfortable doing and we will assign a task for you.