Registration is open for children aged 5-12yrs!!!
Our cooperative model means our families all work together to make sure the school runs smoothly, remains financially healthy and our physical space is in good shape. Being a member of a cooperative does require time and effort, but it is compatible even with most working families’ schedules. Being involved in your child’s educational journey is essential and immensely rewarding. The cooperative structure also fosters a real sense of community, fostered in friendship and care for parents as much as children!
Make a difference
Thank you for supporting our independent homeschool cooperative. Your contribution plays a vital role in providing our children with the best educational activities and experiences. Together, as a community, we are ensuring a quality education that nurtures and empowers our future generation.
Choosing a homeschool cooperative offers a variety of benefits for both students and parents. Here are some key advantages:
1. Community and Support
Shared Resources: Families can pool resources, such as curriculum materials, extracurricular activities, and teaching expertise, reducing individual costs.
Emotional Support: Parents and students benefit from a sense of community, making homeschooling less isolating and providing a network for sharing challenges and successes.
Shared Responsibilities: Parents can share teaching responsibilities, allowing each to focus on subjects they are most passionate about or skilled in.
2. Enhanced Learning Opportunities
Diverse Expertise: Co-ops often include parents with different areas of expertise, enriching the curriculum with a broader range of subjects and teaching styles.
Group Learning: Students can engage in group activities, discussions, and projects, which enhance social learning and collaboration skills.
Specialized Classes: Co-ops may offer specialized classes that might be challenging to provide in a single-family homeschool, such as advanced sciences, foreign languages, or arts.
3. Social Interaction
Peer Interaction: Children have regular opportunities to interact with peers, building friendships and developing social skills in a supportive environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Co-ops often organize group outings, sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities, providing a well-rounded educational experience.
4. Flexible and Personalized Education
Customized Learning: Co-ops offer flexibility in choosing or designing a curriculum that meets the needs of each child, allowing for a personalized education experience.
Pace and Approach: Parents and co-op members can tailor the pace of learning and teaching methods to suit the individual learning styles of the children.
5. Cost-Effective
Shared Costs: By sharing the cost of materials, classes, and activities, homeschooling through a co-op can be more affordable than other educational options.
Reduced Need for External Services: The co-op may offer services that would otherwise require additional expenses, such as tutoring or specialized instruction.
6. Parental Involvement
Active Participation: Parents have the opportunity to be deeply involved in their children's education, fostering a strong bond and a better understanding of their child's learning needs.
Skill Development: Parents can develop new skills in teaching and managing educational activities, benefiting the entire family.
7. Safe and Values-Aligned Environment
Control Over Content: Parents can ensure that the educational content aligns with their family's values and beliefs.
Safe Environment: Co-ops provide a safe, nurturing environment where parents can monitor the social and educational experiences of their children closely.
In summary, a homeschool cooperative offers a balanced blend of community, educational enrichment, socialization, and personalized learning, making it an attractive option for many families.nefits of a homeschool cooperative:
African Centered Education in the Heart of Bed-Stuy.
Akwaaba (Welcome)!
Welcome to Saving Our Babies, an African Centered Institution! We are excited to present programs crafted to bring about transformative experiences for our scholars. With a commitment to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage, these programs aim to instill knowledge, pride, and a holistic growth that empowers students to excel academically and beyond. Join us on this journey of enlightenment, cultural appreciation, and personal development.
Saving Our Babies, is a parent supported cooperative village operating from a child-led, project based, Afrikan centered curriculum. Rooted in indigenous wisdom and in the energy of Afrikan community, the children and their families are encouraged to embody the principles of independence, self-determination, love and cooperation.
Abibifahodie! (African Liberation)
Our Impact
10 +
Years Serving Our Community!
100 +
Families Supported and Counting!
10 +
Academic Areas Covered Including: Afrikan Proverbial Development, Literacy from the “Marva Collins Approach”, Moral & Civic Awareness, Political Justice & Ubuntu Pedagogy Framework.
Our Vision
Together, we strive to build a future where education is a catalyst for positive change and success within our community. We're dedicated to bringing tailored educational solutions to our Black community, fostering empowerment and ensuring every individual has access to quality learning opportunities.
Our Mission
The mission of our African-centered homeschool co-operative is to provide a nurturing and empowering educational environment that celebrates and preserves the rich heritage, culture, and history of Africa. We are dedicated to fostering a deep sense of pride, identity, and excellence in our scholars, equipping them with knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive academically, socially, and personally, while promoting community engagement, critical thinking, and global awareness.
Good Vibes Only
We have created a homeschool hub for our local families here in the heart of Bed Stuy.
Visit Our Sacred Space
“I am so amazed and proud of Heru's accomplishments since starting Saving our Babies. His reading level has improved and his joy for reading has enhanced. He reads everything now; signs, words on TV, jar bottles, everything. And he loves numbers and completing his math homework is now a breeze. Thank you so much for what you are doing for our Babies.”
~ Mama Cassandra Charles
The Pedagogy
We lead and offer instruction in the spirit of Ubuntu, which has to do with how the teacher connects with the learner to deeply engage them in the learning process. When students feel the connection, it opens the passion for knowledge, motivates and inspires the love of learning.- Dr Alecia Blackwood
We offer a quality literacy program based on the “Marva Collins Approach”.
Marva Collins was an black educator based in Chicago’s West Side. She emphasized solid phonetically based concepts for students, along with the critical elements of instilling self-worth and convincing children that they are born to succeed.
African Proverbial Development is very important in our space. As the proverbs from the continent of Africa instill critical thinking skills and character development.
All of these concepts are infused in our core curriculum.
“Ipa ọlọ́mọ kii run"
“A person who has children, does not die”
— Yoruba Proverb
“As an arts and cultural center, Saving Our Babies embodies that bridge between social emotional learning, African culture and personal growth. I have witnessed the efficiency of its process through the values they not only instill in students but in the families they serve.
My daughter is five years old and the programs offered here have truly helped Khukua come out of her shell. She uses dance and movement to express herself whether that is with flips, twirls or jumps. Her confidence has grown and also has strengthened her ability to express her feelings verbally. This is due to the cultivation of her whole being through the self respect, self control and self esteem built into its curriculum.
I am so proud to be part of the Saving Our Babies community and hope to see the great work that is being done here continue to grow.”
~ Mama Quasheba Bey
Meet The Team
Our Homeschool Educator Support team is an integral part to our success. Meet the talented individuals who support our village.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions about joining our homeschool co-operative.
Email
savingourbabiesinc@gmail.com
Phone
(347) 295-0686