Renew Now?
The time is almost here. Registration for the 2026-27 school year will open up on February 1, which is just days away. Many of our Alveary and CMI team members are using Alveary’s curriculum with our own students, which means that, like many of you, we are excited to start our planning for the next school year.
A frequent question we get is, “What are the benefits of renewing now, since I won’t have access to lesson plans until June 1st?” This is a great question, and there are quite a few reasons why we recommend renewing your membership now.
- Know what books you need for next year. This will give you more time to watch for used books for sale in the Hive and in online groups. You can start shopping early to avoid the rush of people purchasing books in the summer.
- Spread out the cost by buying a few books each month from now until you start school again. Plus, we let you know what term the books are used in so you can plan which books to get now versus later.
- Have more time to think over the program for next year. It can be easier to consider placement decisions while you are still in the school mindset.
- More time for pre-reading. If you plan to pre-read any of the books ahead of the new school year, renewing now will give you more time to do so.
- Have more months to access materials. We don’t want you to feel behind or rushed in your planning. By renewing now you can avoid that while allowing yourself to plan at a slower pace!
- Reduce the work left to do when lesson plans are published on June 1. While your goal doesn't have to be to wrap up your planning by June 1, it is possible, and this just shows how much you can get done with your membership before lesson plans are live.
- Have more time to enjoy your summer break! The earlier you start planning the more you can relax before heading into the new school year!
If you are sharing the benefits of Alveary with friends, first sign up for our affiliate program, then encourage your friends to join soon in order to receive the greatest benefit from their membership. Having access to the support of the Alveary Hive and all of our resources for several months before starting the school year can help them end their current year well and give them more time to prepare for 2026-27.
Happy Planning!
Lesson Plan Spotlight: Reminder! If you download any of the lesson plans you are using this school year you will be able to continue using them after they are removed from our website on June 30. All of the links in the lesson plans will remain active for you as well.
Notes:
- 2026 CMI Conference: In a distracted age, we are gathering to slow down, pay attention, and be faithfully present. Join us July 23–25, 2026, in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Learn more here!
- Social Media: Want to share your homeschool with the Alveary community? We’re looking for a few members to be featured in a Day in the Life with Alveary on social media. Click here if you are interested.
- Office Hours: Join us for an Office Hours on Thursday, February 5th at 3:30 pm EST to hear more about the books for the 2026-27 school year! RSVP here.
- Compassion Grant: Struggling with curriculum costs? Applicants who receive an HSLDA Compassion Grant can purchase Alveary membership at a greatly reduced price or receive a discount on individual subjects in our store.
- Course Registration: Registration is open for CMI winter courses including the CORE teacher training course, Mason’s Principles: Parts 1 & 2, and the Virtual Immersion Masterclass. If you are interested in diving deep into the CM philosophy, snag a spot today.
- In the Company of Ideas: Join us over in the Hive during the month of February as we discuss Word Made Fresh: An Invitation to Poetry for the Church. We plan to have a recorded discussion with the author toward the end of the month so submit any questions you have for the author!
- Brilliant: As an educational non-profit, Charlotte Mason Institute has been approved for free Brilliant premium accounts for all Alveary students!! Brilliant is focused on supplemental STEM teaching and practice with a focus on mathematical and quantitative problem solving and computer science. They specialize in optimized learning experiences that are interactive, adaptive, and fun! Set up a free account using the Alveary only link here.
