Introducing L.I.L. Readers: HomeschoolED Heroes’ New Monthly Literacy Co-Op

HomeschoolED Heroes is excited to officially launch L.I.L. Readers — our free monthly literacy co-op designed to help homeschool learners fall in love with reading through imagination, movement, sensory play, and community connection.

Our first three sessions will be hosted at the ForKids Center in Chesapeake, VA. For each session, L.I.L. Readers blends reading comprehension with creativity, social–emotional learning, and hands-on activities that make literacy feel like play, not pressure.

Whether your child thrives with sensory support, prefers small-group learning, or just loves stories, this program gives them a safe and joyful community to grow in.

📚 What Is L.I.L. Readers?

L.I.L. Readers stands for Leaders in Literacy — because every child can become a confident, enthusiastic reader that spreads the joy of reading when given the right tools, environment, and encouragement.

Each monthly session centers on a theme inspired by the world around us:

• October: Changing Seasons

• November: Gratitude & Stories

• December: Light in the Dark

Activities include:
✨ Read-alouds
✨ Vocabulary-building games
✨ Role play + dramatization
✨ Picture sequencing
✨ Take-home worksheets
✨ Sensory-friendly stations for special needs learners
✨ Creative writing for older students

We don’t just teach reading — we nurture confidence, curiosity, and joy.

👦🏽👧🏻 Two Learning Blocks for Two Age Groups

To keep the environment supportive and tailored, we offer two age-based learning blocks:

🧩 Block 1: Special Needs Learners

• 9:15–10:30 a.m. (drop-off 9:00–9:15)
  
  A sensory-friendly literacy block designed for autistic learners and others who benefit from gentle pacing, movement, and visual supports.

✏️ Block 2: Ages 9–12

• 10:45–12:00 (drop-off 10:40–10:45)
  
  A creative reading + writing block for older homeschoolers who enjoy deeper stories, vocabulary exploration, and storytelling through comics, reflection sheets, and group activities.

🏫 Where & When

📍 ForKids Center – Green Room
1001 Poindexter St., Chesapeake, VA

🗓️ Dates:

• November 21

• December 19
  (3rd Fridays of each month)
  

🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

💛 Completely FREE for all homeschool families.

🙋🏾‍♀️ Become a “Reader Leader” Volunteer

L.I.L. Readers thrives because of community involvement — and we welcome volunteers who want to inspire children through reading and creativity.

Reader Leaders help with:

• setting up materials

• reading short stories aloud

• assisting learners with worksheets

• running literacy games

• offering encouragement + positivity

You do not need teaching experience — just patience, warmth, and a love for kids and books.

👉 Apply to volunteer:
info@homeschooledheroes.com
(Or send a message through our website.)

💛 How Sponsors Can Support the Program

Our program is free for families, but we rely on donations and sponsorships to provide:

• books

• take-home literacy kits

• art + writing supplies

• sensory tools

• snacks and treats

• guest presenters

• classroom materials

Sponsorship tiers start at just $50, and every dollar directly funds literacy access for local children.

👉 To support or sponsor:
info@homeschooledheroes.com

Your contribution helps children discover the magic of stories — and builds a stronger learning community for families across Hampton Roads.

📝 Register for the Next Session

Spaces are limited each month.
Save your child’s spot here:

👉 https://homeschooledheroes.org/lil-readers-co-op

We can’t wait to read, play, learn, and grow together. 💛