Flourishing like the Cedars of Lebanon for God’s glory
The Cedars Homeschool Enrichment Program consists of two branches, an educational tutorial and a co-op. It is a parent-guided enrichment support program designed to strengthen the home as the primary place of learning, discipleship, and identity formation.
Our Mission For Both Programs
Our mission is to equip parents to homeschool confidently, provide specialized teaching tools, and surround children in a spirit filled community, to ensure that every child grows strong—academically, emotionally, and spiritually—like the mighty Cedars of Lebanon.
At-a-Glance Program Comparison
Tutorial
Drop-off academic labs
Core subject tutoring
Two days/week: Monday & Thursday
Year Round
Kindergarten –8th grade
$170/month
Co-op
Parent-participation co-op
Enrichment electives
One day/week: Tuesday
Fall/Spring Semesters
Nursery–12th grade
$60/semester
Explore the Cedars Difference:
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Cedars strengthens academic learning by:
• Hands-on activities that reinforce academic topics
• Building foundational understanding before approaching bookwork
• Real-world math, science, and problem-solving experiences
• Creative projects that strengthen critical thinking
• Opportunities to ask questions and explore ideas in a group setting
• Strengthening listening, comprehension, and communication skills
• Encouraging curiosity and a love of learning
• Supporting different learning styles through hands-on and visual activities
• Helping children develop confidence in their abilities
• Encouraging persistence when learning becomes challenging
• Strengthening attention, focus, and engagement in structured settingsPractical benefit for families:
• Academic concepts are reinforced before children return to home curriculum
• Children are more engaged and motivated in their homeschool work
• Parents are not carrying the entire weight of teaching alone
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Cedars helps children develop:
• Learning responsibility within group environments
• Practicing problem-solving and decision-making
• Developing initiative and confidence
• Learning how to communicate ideas clearly
• Building perseverance and a growth mindset
• Developing creativity through exploration and hands-on projects
• Learning to contribute positively to a groupPractical benefit for families:
• Children gain real-world skills beyond academics
• Kids grow in confidence and independence
• Parents see growth in responsibility and maturity
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Cedars provides consistent opportunities for children to:
• Practicing collaboration and teamwork with peers
• Learning healthy conflict resolution skills
• Understanding and respecting different perspectives
• Building friendships in a consistent community
• Learning how to communicate respectfully with others
• Practicing leadership and participation in group settings
• Learning to navigate transitions and new environments
• Developing resilience when plans change or challenges arise
• Learning how to express emotions appropriately
• Practicing empathy, kindness, and encouragementPractical benefit for families:
• Children gain healthy peer interaction in a guided environment
• Parents have support in teaching relational skills
• Kids learn to function well in groups and communities
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Cedars intentionally cultivates an environment where:
• Learning Biblical principles through daily conversations and experiences
• Understanding their God-given identity and design
• Practicing forgiveness, humility, and grace in relationships
• Learning what the Bible says about fear, shame, pride, and comparison
• Seeing servant leadership modeled by adults
• Growing in gratitude, stewardship, and responsibility
• Learning how faith shapes character and decision-makingPractical benefit for families:
• Reinforces the faith foundation parents are building at home
• Children see Biblical principles practiced in real relationships
• Spiritual formation happens naturally through community
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Cedars is not just for children — it supports the entire homeschool family by:
• A consistent community of families walking the homeschool journey together
• Children build lasting friendships
• Parents connect with other families who share similar values
• A supportive environment where children are known and encouraged
• Opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and shared learningPractical benefit for families:
• Parents gain several hours of focused time each week
• Children receive quality interaction and guidance from trusted adults
• Families experience encouragement and support in the homeschool journey
Cedars helps carry part of the load that homeschooling families often carry alone.
Parents are not just paying for a few hours of activities.
They are investing in:
• Guided peer interaction and social development
• Reinforcement of academic learning
• Faith-centered mentorship and character formation
• Hands-on learning experiences that take time and preparation to replicate at home
• A consistent community where children feel known and supported
Why Families Invest in Cedars
Our classroom structure is created around the identity of Christ first.
As co-creators with our Creator, out of our mouth speaks the words of our heart. Because of this, we recognize that what flows from a child’s words and actions is directly connected to what is happening within the heart.
Emotions influence behavior, and beliefs about identity shape emotional responses.
We believe focusing solely on academic performance without first addressing, shaping, and empowering children in their identity would be a disservice to children.
Our teachers and staff are committed to growing children in self-awareness, connection, responsibility, wisdom, and truth.
Our Location
Our program is located in the heart of Cookeville, TN at The Bend Church.
575B S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
*Cedars is housed at The Bend Church Cookeville location. Cedars is not a program of the Bend Church and functions as its own Tennessee incorporated Non-profit organization.
Our Foundational Church
Our program is a charter of The Pursuit Church Cookeville.
541 S Willow Ave, Suite 101-656 Cookeville, TN 38501
*Cedars is a charter of its foundational church, The Pursuit Church. To find out more, check out the church heart here.
