PEP Talk - Florida

Application window opens soon (though the website may be slow the first couple days)

Bonnet Springs Park is great for the whole family. Outdoor play and discovery, indoor Children’s Museum, and good food for lunch!

Join us for Homeschool Days on Wednesday, February 4, from 10AM – 2PM at the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center and Nature Pathway as we explore all things energy, aligned with our field trip curriculum. Go on an Energy Scavenger Hunt, experiment with light bulbs and batteries, launch a spoon catapult, try model amusement park rides with Snapology Lakeland, and more! This event is free and open to guests of all ages with adult supervision.

Fuel your fun with our updated Kid’s Meal Deal at the Depot: for just $4.99, enjoy a kid’s meal with house-made chips and a drink, available during regular operating hours.

2025-2026 Handbooks have been updated.

📆 Applications for the 2026-2027 school year open Feb 1!

Renewing PEP Families! Funds are coming. You should have them in your account within the next couple weeks.

Remember, distribution of funds occurs in chunks, so if you have not been funded yet but others have, that’s normal!

We’re buzzing with excitement! 🐝

featured The Homeschool Hive in their latest blog post — and we’re so honored! 💛

It’s a beautiful look into the heart behind our store and the community we’re building here in Tampa Bay.

Check it out here: https://nextstepsblog.org/2025/07/the-homeschool-hive-a-buzzing-hub-of-learning/

Homeschooling is a marathon, not a sprint! 💖

To all our new PEP Scholarship families, remember to give yourself grace. Schedules will shift, curriculum might change – and that's perfectly okay!

What's one thing you're reminding yourself to be flexible about this week?

Check your inbox. There have been changes to the PEP Family Handbook.

We will provide a summary of these changes shortly.

📅 Ready to master your homeschool week? Our latest blog post dives deep into making your planner your best friend, especially for new elementary families using Florida's PEP Scholarship!

Learn how to:

Start building your planning habit NOW (even before school officially begins!)

Plan smart: Detail a week ahead and forecast for longer projects.

Boost confidence by getting all the details down early.

Leave room for magic: Don't overschedule every minute – allow for travel, breaks, and those wonderful, unexpected learning moments!

Read "Mastering Your Homeschool Week: Your Planner, Your Power!" at http://bit.ly/41929ie and get ready for a confident start to your homeschooling adventure!

Feeling overwhelmed by curriculum choices?

For new elementary homeschoolers supported by the PEP Scholarship, start simple! Focus on Math, Language Arts, and Science. 🌱

What curriculum are you considering for these core subjects? Let's chat!