Gather Your Village
A microschool or learning pod is nothing without its people. Sure, you can have the best curriculum, the coziest learning nook, and a Pinterest-perfect schedule — but at the end of the day, it’s the people you share this journey with who make it all work (and keep it fun).
Think of building your microschool community like putting together your favorite team or tribe — the people you’d choose to go on an adventure with. You’re looking for families who bring out the best in each other, who share similar goals, and who you won’t mind seeing before your morning coffee kicks in.
Growing Your Microschool
A microschool or pod is nothing without its people. Start by finding like-minded families. Think of it like creating your own close-knit community — where everyone pitches in, looks out for each other, and shares the journey together.
Find your people.
Begin by reaching out to your local community. Homeschool groups, neighborhood Facebook pages, library story times — these can be great places to meet other families who might be looking for something more personal than a big traditional school. Talk about what you’re dreaming up. You might be surprised who’s been secretly wishing for the same thing.
Share your vision.
When you find interested families, be upfront about what you are looking for. Are you looking for a highly structured academic environment or a more nature-based and project-oriented approach? Do you see parents teaching rotating subjects? Is faith or a specific worldview important? Having these conversations early helps everyone know if they’ll be a good fit, and avoids awkwardness later when someone expects daily Latin lessons while you’re planning more mud pies and read-alouds.
Know what you need.
Gathering your village also means being realistic about what everyone can bring to the table. Maybe you’re terrific at science experiments but dread teaching writing — wouldn’t it be nice to find another parent who lights up when diagramming sentences? Maybe someone has a backyard perfect for group lessons, or a grandparent who wants to teach art. Your group doesn’t have to do it all alone — everyone has strengths to share.
Ready to Start Your Microschool, Learning Pod, or Co-Op?
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We design beautiful, user-friendly websites specifically for non-religious learning communities — from small pods to larger co-ops. Whether you’re starting a new secular microschool or growing an established group, we make sure your unique vision shines through.
Build trust and connection.
This isn’t just a co-op of convenience — you’re building a little learning family. Take the time to get to know each other’s expectations, schedules, and quirks. Plan a few trial meet-ups, field trips, or park days before you make it official. Chat about discipline styles, lunch rules (peanut butter or no peanut butter?), and how you’ll handle the occasional kid meltdown. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re not winging it mid-math crisis.
Celebrate your village.
Once you’ve found your people, cherish them! Potlucks, parent nights, group text threads — these connections are what make this work sustainable and joyful. You’ll be swapping curriculum ideas, carpooling to field trips, and leaning on each other when you wonder if you’re doing it right. (Spoiler: You probably are.)
One last thing: it’s okay if it takes time.
A microschool or pod is nothing without its people. Start by finding like-minded families. Think of it like putting together your own little village — minus the village council (although, no judgment if you make one).
Good questions to ask each other:
- What ages/grades are our kids?
- Are we sharing teaching duties or hiring help?
- Will we follow a set curriculum or do our own thing?
- How do we handle snacks? (Very important — never underestimate the power of a well-timed cheese stick.)
