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Subject: COOP
Date Posted: 10/7/2014 7:20 AM ET
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I have been going to a coop in Wayne with my 5 kids and it's awesome!My kids socialize and learn from an educated teacher and feel happy.They also have a lot of friends there.Do you go to a coop?And if you do what do you like most about it?

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Date Posted: 10/8/2014 12:44 PM ET
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We do.  We love the social part of it.  Any learning that goes on is a bonus.

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Date Posted: 10/30/2014 5:45 AM ET
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We were in a homeschool co-op for 13 years until my youngest graduated.  Some of the many benefits we received:

Friends for my kids and myself.

Increased writing skills which was invaluable in college

My kids learning to work with a deadline

A chance to do presentations in front of people besides family

Having someone else be the heavy in regard to assignments.

These are just a few.  Running a good co-op is a lot of work. If everyone serves in some capacity it really enhances the experience.  Enjoy your time with them. It goes so fast.

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Date Posted: 11/21/2014 5:30 PM ET
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My favorite part is the accountability to keep up a regular schedule on various subjects.

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Date Posted: 12/10/2014 6:24 AM ET
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My youngest sis and her hubby were both homeschooled and now homeschool their 6 kids. (okay, only 4 of them, but the other 2 will join when it's their time :) ). My sis had a co-op when she was in high school, very good for her.her kids now belong to a co-op, where they have parties and field trips (but no classes, just meetings)