IS JOINING A CO-OP WORTH YOUR TIME? | PROS AND CONS OF JOINING A CO-OP

[@brittanyedwards3293]

Wish I had seen this last year before I joined a co-op that was a bad fit for our family. You make excellent points!!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! I’m glad this was helpful ❤️ sorry you had a bad fit!

[@SimplyStacyL]

We absolutely love our co-op! It’s very affordable, and my kids enjoy the fun enrichment classes. Some fun class ideas that I have taught I thought I’d share: Grossology (science class where you learn about things like bacteria, digestion, yucky stuff and do “gross” hands on experiments) Inventors and inventions: learn about inventors throughout history and end the semester by making your own invention. Lego challenge - fun stem games/activities with lego

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Grossology?!?! That sounds so fun!!! I love the idea of the inventors and inventions class! Such fun ideas! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@SummerMeyers]

My co-op has a mom's hour too and I love it. So much wisdom and help for me figuring out homeschool. So glad you mentioned this! ❤️❤️

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes! Moms hour is so great!!! Thank you ❤️

[@SadieP117]

The best decision for our home school. We actually do two co ops since there are so many where I live. One for core classes and one for electives. Has made a considerable difference.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s awesome! ❤️

[@JustMakinItWork]

I'm sure the classes you teach or so fun! You are so creative and energetic...blessing to many!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! 🥰

[@KidZ_Klub_DayZ_Homeschool]

I teach at a co-op and started my own so we are at co-ops twice a week. I love that I can pick my classes and how much I want to charge per kid. It helps make the work I put in worth it. I've only been involved in co-ops that I make a little extra cash so haven't had to do the volunteer time. It's helped us financially and given us the opportunity for my kids to be involved in classes I never could teach them. We have been involved in one of them since my oldest were in kindergarten and wouldn't change a thing.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That's sounds awesome! I love hearing how different ways of homeschooling work for different families! ♥

[@JustMakinItWork]

So many GOOD things to think about when going into a Coop! Thanks for sharing all this❤️

[@caseyjeanchapman]

Wow, I'm so glad our co-op is not at Naptime! The lack of halfday preschools for my son who still naps is one of the original reasons I had for homeschooling. Both co-ops we've been in have been 10:30-12:30, but they were small and all one group. Two we are looking at for the future are all day though. Even though they have nursery im not sure how that will look with a younger one who needs to nap

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

It really can be difficult depending on time when you have little ones!

[@faithfullyinfertile]

Can’t wait for this. After 3 yrs out of co-op I’m considering going back next yr.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Awww yay! I’m so glad the timing is so perfect for this ❤️

[@Chrissysimsworld7200]

I just joined a co-op group almost a month ago. It's a must have for us. My kids get to interact with other kids, it takes a small load off my shoulders, I get to make friends fingers crossed, they have classes and gym.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s awesome! So glad you have that available to you! ❤️

[@amandab.6815]

I have a pre-k and a 1st kiddo and I can't imagine doing a co-op now. I feel overwhelmed just making it through the day at home. No way would I want a weekly commitment (we already have church groups and dance). But I could totally see the value as the kids get older, especially when they want to explore things that I know nothing about.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes!!! It really does depend on what season of life you’re in! You may love it when your kids are older ❤️

[@SummerMeyers]

Your Jenga Bible verses is such a good idea!!

[@JustMakinItWork]

Love this list of pros and cons!!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! ❤

[@Anniekelseyty]

our co-op is 9am to 3pm mon and wed

[@JustMakinItWork]

A "Mom hour" sounds wonderful!!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes! That’s definitely a huge pro! ❤️Mamas need encouraged!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We only have one co-op in our area that we have been apart of for four years. I wish we had a few more options.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

I’m glad you have something that’s worked for you so far, but that’s too bad there’s not more options.

[@dreawelty]

there are pros and cons so far for me but the biggest con is i dont want to teach 😢im such an introvert the thought of teaching a group of kids gives me anxiety

[@JustMakinItWork]

Loving the earrings!!!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you!

[@lifewithginab]

I'm laughing so much.... they happen during nap time... so true!!!😅

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes! Always!!! 🤦‍♀️ lol

[@P4V.]

Our coop is in the morning 9-2

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Oh that’s so nice! ❤️

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Are you a part of a co-op?

[@samanthagraveswalters8443]

Our co op is 10-3

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thats almost like ours!