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🎙️ Episode #30 — Teaching Writing in a Co-op: A Conversation with Brandy Higgins

If you’ve ever considered joining a co-op—or even starting one of your own—you’re going to love this episode.

This week, I sit down with homeschool mom and co-op veteran Brandy Higgins, who has taught everything from British literature to biology (yes, biology!) in a co-op setting. We talk about what it’s like to teach writing in a homeschool co-op, how to keep things organized, and what Brandy has learned along the way.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ What co-ops can offer homeschool families at different stages
 ✅ How to plan writing and literature classes that work for a mixed-level classroom
 ✅ What to consider when launching a new co-op at your church or with friends
 ✅ Tips for managing a nursery and rotating parent responsibilities
 ✅ Using Google Classroom to streamline communication
 ✅ Why co-ops can be a game-changer for high school students (and their parents!)

Brandy brings warmth, experience, and insight to everything she shares. Whether you’re brand-new to the idea of co-ops or have been part of one for years, you’ll find something helpful here.

🔗 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Mystery of History, Volume 4 (used for literature tie-ins)
• Google Classroom (for co-op organization)
• IEW (as a stepping stone to more flexible writing instruction)
• Chronicles of Narnia (for family-friendly literature study)

Want more writing resources?
 📝 Be sure to grab my free thesis statement guide at bitandrudder.com. It's one of my most popular downloads because it helps make a tricky concept suddenly click.

Have a beautiful week, and happy homeschooling! 🪻