Shared Learning Time

Who we are

Shared Learning Time is a homeschool resource program with a mission to partner with homeschooling families in the North County St. Louis metro area, in order to combine the benefits of instructor-led classroom experiences with the family’s independent homeschooling goals. We serve students between the PreK4 through 8th grade range. 

 Our story

In the mid-2010's a group of us homeschooling moms found ourselves stuck between wanting a more robust academic focus for our older children while caring for younger siblings and nursing young babies at the same time. 

After much prayer, deliberation, and searching for just the right set-up, we successfully found an instructor to help us achieve our dream, and in the fall of 2016, and created what came to be called, Shared Learning Time. 

Our group started as a handful of families with about 8-12 children, in one class, with our "Wonder Woman" instructor/tutor, and has since grown to serve over 25 families, and 60 children, with help from over 11 instructors. 

The community has grown not only in numbers, but also as an organization. As of 2021, Shared Learning Time, Inc. is now a registered non-profit in the state of Missouri. More exciting developments become possible with each passing year. 

We're delighted you're here! 

Our Values

Christian Worldview

Our program approach comes from a Christian, Biblical worldview. We honor the Bible as the inerrant, inspired Word of God.  While not all of our curriculum is faith based, we will not use a curriculum that is counter-biblical in nature. 

 The child’s religious education is the responsibility of the parent and their chosen church. Our desire is to be welcoming and respectful to all students and families regardless of their religious belief and personal worldview. We want all families to feel comfortable learning with us. Thoughtful, reasonable discussions about other worldviews will be respected. When it is part of the class subject, the worldview of the lessons will be from a Christian perspective. This allows the parent the opportunity to know what perspective a class is taught from and to have discussions with their children if they believe differently. We do not teach religion, but we do strive to show Christ’s love to all.

Family

SLT recognizes the legal requirements of homeschooling in the state of Missouri belong to each family. The family is the central entity to a child’s learning and development. SLT’s hybrid approach is designed solely for homeschooling families. Our hope is that families who may feel overwhelmed with some of the aspects of homeschooling would find support through the lesson plans and classroom learning and activities.  We desire to encourage families’ strengths in homeschooling in order to meet their homeschooling goals.

Community

We believe that learning with peers is important in developing relational, leadership, and other real world skills. SLT is designed to give families the freedoms of homeschooling and also the benefits of the classroom experience to best meet the holistic needs of the child. Our approach is to provide the student with lessons that allow for creativity and flexibility in approach, where grades have limited value, and where students can receive the benefit of healthy peer involvement to advance their education. We strive to create a community for homeschooling families who support each other in educating and preparing their children for future endeavors. We strongly encourage families to volunteer in order to create a sense of community and shared learning at SLT. Areas to serve include:


*Background checks are required for all individuals who wish to volunteer with SLT. 

Our philosophy

 SLT does not adhere to one educational approach. Instead, we take principles and ideas from multiple styles to create a well rounded learning environment. 

Shared Learning Time's Board of Directors

Is made up of volunteer parents who partner with the Director, Instructors, and parents to ensure a smoothly running program for all involved. 

Resources

New to homeschooling? Check out the resources below.