Through a process of communication, investigation and mutual support, a few of these mothers decided that homeschooling was a very attractive alternative. When the children were four years old, most of them attended full time pre-school. The ones interested in homeschoolling joined like-minded parents to form the Santa Clara Valley Homeschoolers. Today, ten years later, this group still meets in a different Santa Clara County park each Thursday. The make up of the group has changed over time with some people leaving and others joining.
Newcomers are always welcome.
Sarah has many opportunities to be with other kids, and she has many friends. Almost every day she spends time with one or more of her friends. The park group is the primary source. She has known a few of the kids in this group since they were five months old. In addition to the park group, Sarah meets other kids in various classes she attends, Girl Scouts and on other adventures such as the Ropes Course.