Kids & learning go together
like peanut butter & jelly.
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Co-op Vision and Mission
Peanut Butter and Jelly is a secular, inclusive group of homeschooling families that gather together to create a community of strong relationships and support home education by hosting fun, engaging, and enriching classes.
To join a supportive homeschooling community in Louisville...
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Looking for a Louisville co-op to enhance your homeschool experience? PB&J Homeschool offers hands-on, inclusive classes for kids ages 6 and up, enriching your curriculum with a variety of educational opportunities.
Kids are grouped with peers close to their age, making learning fun and social. Join us to expand your homeschooling network and provide your family with more diverse learning experiences.
The Co-Op is NOT a full schooling curriculum replacement for your children.
PB&J’s co-op enriches your homeschooling curriculum with activities homeschooled kids often miss. Enjoy group activities, hands-on learning projects, socialization with peers, focused play with same-age kids, cool science experiments, and more.
To register: PBJ Field Trip Group Registration
Our Curriculum and Enrichment Classes
Our Louisville homeschool co-op offers collaborative, hands-on, project based enrichment style classes. Younger siblings are welcome but classes are geared toward school age. We aim to help children grow, work in teams, and build lasting friendships while learning valuable life skills.
Children aged 6 and up are grouped by age for focused, hands-on learning experiences tailored to their developmental needs. They also spend plenty of time together as a large group, embracing the spirit of homeschooling.
Course offerings change each semester, so you’ll always have new and exciting options for learning, but we often offer classes and activities centered around:
- STEM (science experiments, dissections, engineering, etc)
- Cooking Skills (we have a full kitchen at the meeting place)
- Crafts
- Teamwork
- Free Play
- Art
- Reading
- History
- And so much more!
Currently, our homeschool co-op classes in Louisville run every Thursday from 10:30-2:30 for 13 weeks each semester. This gives you ample time to run your own curriculum at home with one day per week dedicated to the co-op.
PB&J Co-op Fall Semester Starts in August
Spring Semester Starts in January
To join the waitlist families with kiddos ages 6 and up. Please reach out via email if interested.
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Family Expectations
What do we expect of our Louisville co-op parents? As partners in your children’s education, we’re not a drop-off, and we require our parents to stay involved and hands-on.
Our co-op for homeschoolers in Louisville relies on the unique talents and strengths of both our students and their parents. Are you worried that you’re not a teacher and don’t have anything to contribute? We totally get it, most of us felt the same way. But, as a parent, you’re uniquely qualified to know how your child learns best, and you can contribute your life experience, caring nature, and even your muscles to pitch in wherever you can.
Raising and educating our kids is a group effort, and we encourage you to be actively involved!
Testimonials
Peanut Butter & Jelly co-op has been a wonderful addition to our homeschool education. The diverse and engaging topics that the leadership team plans for each semester compliment what we dive into at home. The parents’ involvement along with engaging, hands on, and collaborative activities throughout each class makes this co-op unique and exciting for my son.
-Virginia
We enjoy this every week. Leadership gives so much of their energy and time to making this fun for our kids. It is a loving environment. We see examples each week of others encouraging our child. The organization and communication is top notch!
-The Vandiver Family
How To Join
Are you ready to join our homeschooling community in Louisville? Before you join our invite-only group, we ask you to sign up for our field trip group first and join our weekly meetups. This allows us to assess both compatibility and your commitment to staying fully involved in your child's homeschooling.
Once you’ve registered for the FIELD TRIED GROUP, feel free to add yourself to the co-op waitlist HERE.
After you’ve joined the waitlist, come to some field trips with us! Once we have the opportunity to meet you and your family, we'll extend a personal invite to our Louisville co-op program as space becomes available. Joining our field trip group expands your child's educational horizons without requiring your full commitment, and it eases you into our larger network and community.
For your chance to join or to ask questions regarding our Peanut Butter and Jelly Homeschool, email peanutbutterandjellyhomeschool@gmail.com today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the most common questions about our co-op group.
How do I sign up for PB&J co-op?
- Returning Families: You will receive an email once registration opens for the upcoming semester. Returning families get first priority.
- We ask that any family looking to join our weekly co-op group first join us for a couple of field trips. We have a separate Field Trip Group where you can come meet us, hang out with some other families in the group, and see if it’s a fit for you and for us! Once we’ve met your family, we’d love to extend an invitation for you to join the co-op when spaces are available.
- You may also Join Our Waitlist by clicking here!
What are your age groups?
PB&J Co-op accepts homeschooling students ages 6 and up. Preschool and younger may attend if they have an attending sibling age Kindergarten or older. All attending children must be registered.
What is the cost?
We currently cost $80 per family per semester, plus a marginal charge for supplies per child. Prices can change.
Can I drop my child off each week?
No. It’s important to note that we are not a drop-off program. We require at least 1 parent/guardian to be present on site for the duration of the day. Beyond that, active participation is very encouraged. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a teacher to be useful and to help your child and others learn!
When do you meet?
We meet every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We ask that families miss no more than 3 Thursday’s in a semester.
When do you meet?
We currently meet in a safe public-location in Valley Station.
Do I have to attend every class and field trip?
- Field trips are encouraged but fully optional. We understand budgeting in homeschool and that’s why we try to find affordable field trips for everyone.
- We do have an attendance policy. To remain in good standing for registration purposes, parents must not incur more than three absences per semester. Parents with four or more absences will have their membership standing reviewed by the Board.
How do I pay?
VENMO is the only payment method we use for all payments including field trips. PB&J Homeschool will send the payment request to you. We factor in processing fees so you do not have to. Please wait for a payment request before submitting any payment.
How long do I have to make my registration payment?
Once you have filled out registration, you will receive a VENMO request. There will be a time frame on the request depending on when you registered. A lot of planning goes into each semester; supplies need to be ordered and we want to make sure everything is ready for the first day of co-op.
How do I find out about classes?
BAND is our source of communication. It will have important posts, events, birthdays, phone tree, field trips, and much more. This is how you can also communicate with the Board of Directors.
Further Questions? Email us and we’ll respond as soon as we’re able. Thank you!