SHAPE was a life line when we moved here four years ago from Michigan. We were already homeschooling but now we were in a new state where we knew no one, and we were faced with rules from that state that we didn't have in Michigan. SHAPE and it's members were guides on how to homeschool here in Tennessee, with the different ways to register and advice on umbrella schools.

 

And with three active and social girls and a toddler, we craved friends and activities to meet new people. SHAPE and it's members opened themselves to us; for park meet-ups, library chats about curriculum, small co-ops and ballet classes. The back-to-school carnival and history fair were great fun too.

SHAPE was the first homeschool group I joined. I hardly knew anyone in the community who homeschooled. It was a hidden community, really. I had been a teacher for 12 years, 5 years locally. I knew I wanted to homeschool my oldest. I met friends here first and was able to participate in co-ops, field trips, field days, back to school carnivals, teach small classes, and make lifelong friends with a similar worldview. Thank you, SHAPE!

Thank you to all those participating in and organizing the sale today! As a new homeschooling mom I left feeling empowered and excited...and arms full of resources.