Homeschool Should Always Spark Joy
Welcome to
Spark Joy
Homeschool Co-op
We are a registered 501c3 nonprofit homeschool
Co-op.
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We believe education should be cooperative, engaging, and affordable. Homeschool should never be cost prohibitive. As such, we only charge a $150 annual membership fee (this is just $15 per month) per family. This fee covers our rent and insurance.
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We are located at Beech Bluff Rec. Center
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Current Programs:
Weekly: Science, Forest School , and field trip programs are open to all ages.
These programs meet Sep. - May: excluding holidays and severe adverse weather
Forest School: Thursdays 12PM-2PM at various local trail heads
Science and Field Trips: Every Friday
Science will be at Beech Bluff Rec. Center 10AM-Noon. Science rotates with field trips. We host 2 field trips per month.
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Enrichment Clubs: Meet on science days after lunch​​
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Once Monthly:
Hide Away in history: hands on projects
Grades 1-3
Locations and times vary please check the event list for details
Bi-Monthly Saturdays: Chess Club
Main library 433 E. Lafayette St. Jackson
Community Service: We partner with Rifa throughout the year at their request.
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Quarterly: Curiosity Untamed Awards
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We are looking to expand offerings. If you have a talent or a knack for a particular subject/trade/hobby that you would like to share, please reach out!
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We believe homeschool should be co-operative and affordable. We are a child led parent facilitated program. Parents must take an active role in our programs. We are not a drop-off program because we believe families should have an opportunity to build lasting relationships.
We see the learner as a rounded whole person. It’s not about learning math or vocabulary, but instead inspiring desire for lifelong learning and creating independent thinkers. We’re multidisciplinary and holistic. ​​
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We are defined as a secular co-op. We are unaligned with any political affiliation or specific religion. While our current members are Christian moms, we chose to offer a secular curriculum because it is more inclusive and well rounded. We are inclusive and welcoming to all families. Everyone is welcomed and appreciated here.
Our organization holds strong core values: respect, integrity, and community service. At Spark Joy Homeschool Co-op, we believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. ​
Kindness Policy:
We believe that to preserve the function and integrity of Spark Joy Homeschool Co-op, and to provide a role model to our students and the community, it is imperative that all persons participating in Spark Joy Homeschool Co-op in any capacity, agree to a kindness policy. We will always treat others as we wish to be treated.
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By participating in Spark Joy Co-op you agree to this statement: Spark Joy Homeschool Co-op everyone must refrain from harassing behavior and from practicing or promoting such unacceptable forms of behavior.
Our programs are made possible through donations of support. Please consider making a small donation to help Spark Joy continue to offer valuable learning opportunities.
Contact Info SparkJoyHsc@gmail.com
(731)300-1127
Mission Statement
The mission of Spark Joy Homeschool Cooperative is to provide affordable, high quality, fun-filled academic classes, community service projects, and field trips.
Forest School
First we will romp through the area for 30-40minures depending on when the children begin to feel tired. Then we will read a book and have snack time (pack a snack to bring for your children). After that, we will do a craft: children will be instructed to use items from nature to create art. This is unstructured freedom to create.
Then we will hike back out of the woods and conduct an AAR (After Action Review) to give kids time to share aloud about the experience. Some parks have playgrounds, if time permits we can spend time on those after hikes. During this time parents are welcome and encouraged to give feedback about what you would like to see in Forest School.
Hide Away in History
In our history classes, we explore different time periods, cultures, and events, fostering a deep understanding of the past and its impact on the present. We read about historical events and then build things to play with to "live" the history. It makes learning memorable, engaging, and fun! We use the curriculum "Hideaway In History" published by Winter Promise, which is a completely hands on curriculum. Through this program, we make history come to life for our students. Check the event schedule for details.
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Science
Our science courses cover various scientific disciplines, encouraging hands-on experiments and inquiry-based learning to spark curiosity and discovery. We are using Elemental Science. It is a secular science curriculum. We did this due to the fact that often Christian based science texts are watered down. We want our children to have a strong foundational understanding of scientific concepts.
Acton
Children's
Business Fair
Spark Joy will host a free fair at JCT
Magnet School May 24th 2025.
Students will create a product or service at home and setup shop in this one day market.
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Registration and participation are free of charge!
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We are seeking sponsors for this event if you would like to have your business listed on our website, FB page, and in print please contact us! register by scanning QR below
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Extracurriculars
Enrichment Clubs:
Lego Engineering
Sewing
Snap Circuits
MBot Robotics
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Non-Members $10 per class
(fee charged per student)
Free for current members
Art Classes
Spark Joy will be partnering with local artist Ms. Jamie to offer seasonal art classes. She will be charging $10 per student. This fee is paid directly to the instructor. Spark Joy will not be collecting any fees for this course. All attendees must pay the fee. This will not be covered by Spark Joy membership.
Spark Joy is excited to annonce we will begin offering this badge program to our families. This is a lot like earning scout badges but focused on educational content. This program we will be beginning April 2025. Students enrolled in the program will choose a challenge to complete at home. After four months worth of challenges, the students will come together to present their learning to the group. Spark Joy will present pins for the completed challenge. (Parents are responsible for purchase of the pins).
This program has options for
PreK- Adult!
Enrollment: $10 per family
(free for Spark Joy Members)
Meet dedicated board members
Theresa Confer, president and founder of Spark Joy, is a former teacher, combat veteran, and President's Volunteer Service award recipient (1,000hrs documented). She loves teaching and helping children learn and grow. She has two children, a boy and a girl. Her husband is an electronics engineer. Her family enjoys spending time outdoors.
