FLT
Friends Learning Together
"A friend loves at all times..." -Proverbs 17:17
About Us
Friends Learning Together (FLT) is a group of Christian homeschooling families seeking to provide our families with opportunities to learn, play, and grow together as friends and as children of God. FLT started in 2011, with five families and 13 children who envisioned a co-op that would be excellent for the kids, fun for all, and a blessing to the moms.
For the 2024/2025 school year, FLT will offer academic classes and social activities for families with children in preschool-8th grade.
Statement of Faith
- Friends Learning Together Co-Op (FLT) is a group of homeschooling Christian families who believe in God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe that the Bible is God's Word to us and that all of God's words are true. (2 Timothy 3:16)
- FLT believes Jesus is fully God and fully man. We believe that as the only sinless human, His death provided substitutionary atonement for our sins. (Hebrews 4:15, Romans 3:23)
- When we pray at FLT, we pray only in the name of the Father, Jesus the Son, and/or the Holy Spirit and use the Bible as a guideline for our prayers. (Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Timothy 2:5)
- FLT believes that salvation is by grace through faith alone, and that faith without works is dead. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
- FLT teaches from a perspective of seven literal days of creation as stated in Genesis chapters 1-2.
- FLT believes that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as either male or female, and that these two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God. Sex and gender are inseparably decided by God at the moment of creation and cannot be changed by human interventions. (Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
- FLT believes that God defined marriage as the life-long covenant between one man and one woman, and that all forms of sexual activity outside of marriage are sin. (Matthew 19:4-6)
- FLT believes that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with scripture. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
Weekly Rhythm
Mondays - "Class Day" (required)
On Monday mornings we meet for class and share lunch together. We offer history, science, geography, and public speaking. Middle school also participates in a literature and writing class.
Wednesday - Recess (optional)
We meet on Wednesday afternoons at local parks and playgrounds in the Ashburn/Leesburg area. Wednesdays are a great opportunity for children and moms to get fresh air and cultivate friendships.
Fridays - Field Trips (optional)
Two field trips are scheduled per month. Each family is responsible for coordinating one field trip per year.
Past field trips have included: Seneca Schoolhouse, Ifly, The Conche, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, National Geographic Museum, Loudoun County Animal Shelter, Harper's Ferry, Heritage Farm Museum, The Branch, Ashburn Volunteer Fire, and
Rescue Department, Leesburg Airport, etc.
Class Schedule
Monday Class Schedule
*tentative plan*
| Circle 1 (preschool) | Circle 2 (K-2nd grade) | Circle 3 (3rd-5th grade) |
| Middle School |
9:00-9:15 | Arrival | ||||
9:15-9:25 | Opening | ||||
9:30-10:30 | PreK | Geo/PS | Science |
| History |
10:35-11:35 | History | Geo/PS |
| Geo/PS | |
11:35-12:15 | Lunch | ||||
12:20-1:20 | PreK | Science | History | 12:20-1:50 | Writing & Literature |
1:20-3:30 | Study Hall (as needed) | 1:55-3:30 | Science | ||
Class Descriptions
for the 2024/2025 school year
*tentative plan*
Circle 1: Preschool
Circle 1 is an exciting place to be! Activities include circle time, show and tell, learning letters/letter sounds, reading stories, and playing games. We spend time practicing handwriting, cutting, and pasting. We have a hands-on science, math, or other theme lesson each week. We also engage
in gross motor games, songs, finger plays, sign language, and reading. Snack time and playtime are a must as well as a learning time!
Circle 2: (K - 2nd) & Circle 3 (3rd-5th)
1. Science - Berean Builders "Science In The Ancient World"
2. History - Notgrass "Our Star Spangled Story Part 2"
3. Geography + Public Speaking - Middle East, Africa
Middle School:
1. Science - (tentative) Master Books General Science
2. History - Notgrass "America The Beautiful Part 2"
3. Geography + Public Speaking - Middle East, Africa
4. Literature & Writing - TBD (IEW and Progeny Press)
FAQ
- Is this a drop-off co-op?
No. FLT is a true co-op and requires a parent to serve on a teaching team.
- What does teaching require?
Each family will have a parent serve on a teaching team and will be paired with at least one other parent. You will use a designated curriculum as your guide and will work with your partner to plan classes, create a syllabus, decide what weeks you will teach, etc. On weeks you are not teaching you will be assisting your partner. We have carefully curated our curriculum choices to support you so you do not need to create content. When available we will share past syllabi, lesson plans, etc. You will also have a planning period each week on Mondays that you can utilize to prepare for future classes. You do not need to have prior teaching experience or a degree- a willing heart is all we ask for :)
- How does the curriculum and course sequence work?
K-8th grade classes run on a ~3-6 year cycle. This allows some students to experience the same topics more than once- at a younger and more advanced level.
Example: Geography
Year 1 - North America, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Year 2 - Middle East, Africa
Year 3 - Europe, Asia, Australia & Oceania
Repeat
- Does FLT provide a full curriculum?
No. For K-5th grade, FLT provides a day of instruction and activities (Mondays) for science, history, geography, and public speaking. Middle school will also include literature and writing. Teaching teams will also provide a syllabus for the year, projects, homework (as applicable), and "digging deeper" opportunities. Families will want to choose their own language arts and math curriculum and whatever other electives they are interested in.
FAQ
(Continued)
- How much does FLT cost?
Registration is $100 per child. Any field trips your family chooses to participate in will be an additional expense. Some classes will also require that you purchase the assigned textbook or workbook.
We are blessed to be able to keep our fees low due to the generosity of our host church.
- Are there any other requirements?
In addition to serving on a teaching team and planning one field trip per year you are also required to serve on one committee. Examples include planning a family social, mom's night out, care team, yearbook, missionary celebration, 5k/fun run, birthday cards, etc. Upon registering we ask that you commit to FLT for one year as you will be an integral part of your teaching team and all classes will have prepped and prepared for your children.
- Does FLT offer a nursery?
Technically, no. Our ability to accommodate children younger than preschool level depends on the numbers of teachers, students, if they are potty trained, etc. each given year. If you have a little one and are interested in joining please reach out so we can see if we can help.
- Can dads participate?
Yes- we love dads! Dads are welcome to be the family representative for a teaching team on Mondays, visit, accompany to parties, field trips, etc.
- Is FLT a nut free co-op?
Yes, our host church is a peanut and tree nut free facility.
- How does FLT help build community among kids and moms?
In addition to our weekly classes, recesses, and field trips, we offer many social opportunities throughout the year for kids and moms to grow friendships, including moms' night out, a fall family social, two missionary parties, a Christmas book exchange, a Valentine's exchange, field day, a 5K/Fun Run, and an end-of-year party.
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