homeschool co-op
nounUK /ˈhəʊm.skuːl ˈkəʊ.ɒp/
US /ˈhoʊm.skuːl ˈkoʊ.ɑːp/
A group where families who teach their kids at home meet to learn and play together.
Every Friday, our homeschool co-op meets at the park for science class and games.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shared arrangement where parents take turns teaching subjects to a group of homeschooled children.
Mom teaches art at the co-op while another parent handles math.
3. A community that organizes group activities and social events for homeschooling families.
The co-op planned a museum visit and a spelling bee for all the kids.
4. A nonprofit organization formed by homeschooling families to share resources and costs.
Joining the co-op gave us access to a science lab we couldn't afford alone.