1805 Vestal Parkway East, Lower Level, Vestal, NY, USA
supplemental LEARNING experiences for homeschooled children grades k-5
Current Kidventures families register Feb. 23
Future families (the public) register March 9
ROOTED AT HOME, growing together
Our supplemental learning experiences give children opportunities to learn through play based, student led, hands-on, peer focused, discovery driven activities.
We differ from traditional co-ops because we are a drop off program run by experienced and certified teachers.
Our program allows students to have their very own school like community with homeschooling roots and values leading the way. Families are constantly connected with countless newsletters, take home projects, field trips, special events, class parties, and more!
We also offer private tutoring upon request and have plentiful educational resources to share with families.
OUR MISSION
It is our mission to bring more opportunity to the homeschool community. We value both home and community learning environments. We believe in the power of balance. We believe in the magic of homeschooling. We believe in the beauty of connected community.
Meet Sarah Tesar
Hello, Sarah here! Owner, director and teacher at The Homeschool. Let me share a little about what got me here. My vision for this program started a couple of years ago as I was struggling to be a present mom as a public school teacher. The struggle became more real when the time came to send my oldest daughter to kindergarten. Play and hands-on learning was minimal. The academic pressure and anxiety was already creeping in. I knew how amplified it would get in years to come. My husband Mike and I decided within that year, our family needed something different. We wanted a different learning environment for our girls. I also needed a platform to teach that better aligned with my educational philosophies. The idea of homeschooling won our hearts, but I knew I didn't want to solely homeschool. I wholeheartedly believe in learning communities. I wanted a balanced home and school like learning opportunities for my kids.
Then, I connected with Kidventures, a preschool who shares the same philosophies about community and hands-on learning! I took over Kidventures Homeschool Program for the 2025/26 school year, and have grown it into it's own domain. The Homeschool has officially been born and is ready to soar for 2026/27! We will continue to be in collaboration with Kidventures and are grateful for our future "sister school" relationship.
If you are looking for a monumental, supplemental learning experience for your homeschooler, you have found the right place! We aim to keep your roots planted at home, and grow our community connections together.
Classes for 2026/27
- We offer 5 different classes, ranging in number of days per week
- We have one, 1 day per week option, two, 2 days per week options, and an added 3rd day option for both 2 day groups
- Families are welcome to sign up for more than one class if looking for more than 3 days per week
- We ask all kindergarten aged students looking for 3 days per week or more to inquire with the outstanding Kidventures Preschool, our “sister school”.
Class details snapshot
Mixed K-5
BLUE Class, Monday, 9:00-11:30 AM, $150/m
Primary K-2
RED Class, M/T
YELLOW Class, W/Th
12:15-3:15 PM, $250/m
F, Primary 3rd Day "Add Day", 12:15-3:15 PM, $100/m
Intermediate 3-5
ORANGE Class, M/T
GREEN Class, W/Th
12:15-3:15 PM, $250/m
F, Intermediate 3rd Day "Add Day", 12:15-3:15 PM, $100/m
ABOUT the ONE DAY MONDAY CLASS
Mixed grades K-5
The BLUE Class: Monday
9:00-11:30 AM
$150/month
- Monthly science and social studies themes will be utilized to create opportunities for play, games, creation, learning, and discovery.
- This group is open-ended with socialization being the primary focus.
ABOUT the TWO DAY CLASSES
Grades K-2 Options:
The RED Class: Monday & Tuesday
The YELLOW Class: Wednesday & Thursday
Grades 3-5 Options:
The ORANGE Class: Monday & Tuesday
The GREEN Class: Wednesday & Thursday
*All 2 day session run from 12:15-3:15 PM
*All 2 day sessions are $250/month
*All 2 day sessions can add Friday for a third day for $100/month
- These groups start class time with all grades K-5 together for socialization, open play, games and a class meeting as one big group. The groups then separate during learning time.
- These classes give more of a “hybrid” feel. Learning and socialization are given equal focus. It’s the perfect blend of structure and flexibility. Student led learning is a driving force.
- Monthly science and social studies themes/units drive learning opportunities, while also weaving in reading, writing, math, art and music within the theme.
- Separated class time incorporates a short whole group lesson, followed by small group stations. Stations include learning opportunities across subject areas, and are also loaded with peer-to-peer, hands-on, learning, discovery, and creative opportunities.
ABOUT the add day friday
For those registered in any 2 day class
Friday, 12:15-3:15 PM
$100/month
- Think FUN FRIDAY!
- This group is more open-ended with socialization being the primary focus. Kiddos will have more time for open play, games, art, and science.
- Stations will still happen, but with more of a fun Friday feel. These classes will be be a little more mixed and less split compared to the other two days.
Looking to hop into the 2025/26 school year?
Please contact Sarah Tesar directly for information, as the program and classes are different for the current school year.
Sarah Tesar
Program Coordinator & Teacher
607-242-2623
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