homeschool's cool

Yay! I am so excited last night I met with a group of about 15 other mom's that we will be doing a homeschool coop with this next school year. Our coop will meet every Wednesday from 8:30-2:30 (August- May). Each parent will be in charge of teaching one class for 1 trimester or team teaching for 2 trimesters. the other trimester each parent is to be a helper (making copies, working with the babies/preschoolers).
The kids will be divided into class groups. they will filter through 4 class periods then we will break for lunch. They will have 1 more class period before parting for the day. So far the classes we definitely have are: Art Class (team taught by yours truly), Story of the World Vol.III, p.e., lapbooks. All of the classes will be centered around God. We all strive to teach our children about God in our homes and it is vitally important that the coop do the same. We will also take field trips together. The kids are super excited! Jeremiah will even get to have his own class and will be learning as well. What an exciting and busy year we have ahead!
I must admit... as much as I am for the idea of homeschooling; it is not always easy. But a coop is supposed to be great for support and friendship. we all need that!