Tapestry of the Desert

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Large Group Time!

After lunch and playtime, we headed to our classrooms! At first, all of the kids are together in one room. During this time, we pray, say the Pledge of Allegiance, review expectations and study an influential artist and their work. During our first co-op meeting, we also took some time to introduce all the kids and the moms. The kids also made get well and happy birthday cards for a sick grandpa!

Co-op Begins!

The day has arrived: Wednesday, August 5, 2009. The kids have been anxiously waiting all summer for the first co-op of the new school year, our second year together. We have all been looking forward to crafts, activities, learning, lunching and most of all, fun with our friends! Tapestry of the Desert has grown over the summer from four families to seven, what a blessing! The seven moms and 20 kids of Tapestry of the Desert now meet weekly at East Valley Bible Church. The Commons is a great spot where we can eat lunch together. After lunch the kids play in the field next to the Commons, which will be a lot more fun once the weather gets cooler! We are thankful for each other, our new facility, our children and God's word!

Tapestry of the Desert

We are a group of thirteen Christian families, committed to learning and growing in our Lord, Jesus Christ. First and foremost, we have chosen to homeschool our children to give our them an education that focuses on the holiness, glory and majesty of our creator. And, secondarily, to build strong families, strong character and strong communities; all for the glory of God!

Our name "Tapestry of the Desert", beautifully describes who we are! Each family in this co-op uses a multi-disciplinary curriculum called "Tapestry of Grace." Tapestry of Grace is primarily a history curriculum, but integrates literature, writing, art, humanities and worldview studies into a single curriculum that can be used for all school-aged children. And of course, the "Desert" part of our name describes where we live! We are all priveleged to call Arizona home, and love the beauty and splendor of the desert southwest! Everywhere we look we see God's handiwork: the mountains around us, saguaros standing tall and His handpainted sunsets each night.

Tapestry of the Desert does not exist to teach history to our children. Rather, this co-op is designed to enhance the lessons taught at home with supplemental activities relating to each lesson. Our children look forward to Thursday afternoons! They love the crafts and creations, sharing the work they have done and most of all they love the fellowship time with dear friends! Our families love being together and it is our prayer that God will keep us knitted together in the journey of teaching our precious children for years to come!