The local homeschool co-op is a good place to find used study material at a a cheaper rate. It is also good for finding other homeschool teachers who are willing to take classes for subjects that you may not be proficient in, especially in the higher grades. However, the homeschool co-op is also a nice place to share social activities as well as give homeschool students an opportunity to indulge in team sports. Here’s a sample of the stuff that you can do.
A Homeschool Students Sports Meet
Children enjoy playing. Adding a competitive element is more fun for everyone. While no one expects the young homeschool students to compete like they are qualifying for the Olympics, a little bit of competition is a good way to motivate them to push themselves harder to excel at their respective sports. A homeschool co-op can organize a mini- sports meet with up to three sporting events. Races, cycling and basket ball would seem like simple events that could be added to the sports meet.
The Social Aspect
The sports meet can be started in the morning with the first and second event. Follow that up with a light meal. The last event and the prize distribution ceremony can be held post lunch. This will space out the sports and the socializing nicely. The homeschool students can enjoy their time out while learning a sense of community. The homeschool parents can look forward to meeting more like minded adults who have chosen to homeschool their own children.
Plan it Out
The key aspect to make a grand success of the sports meet is to ensure detailed planning and delegation of responsibility. Depending on the number of people attending the meet, ensure that every homeschool parent has a duty to take care of. Have each sport being officiated by at least two people, that way if one is unable to make it the other can take over. Food needs to be brought by all participating members. It can be like a giant pot luck with everyone sharing what they brought. A little planning can go a long way at such an event.