Welcome to Guiding Village
Build your village — online and in real life
Guiding Village helps families, especially homeschool families, connect locally, organize daily life, create meaningful community, and give kids safe spaces to socialize.
Always Free to join and participate • Premium is $5/month
What is Guiding Village?
It is a family-focused community platform where you can meet other families, join local villages, create mini-villages around shared needs or interests, discover homeschool resources, and turn online connection into real-life support.
What you can do here
Find local communityMeet families near you and discover what is happening in your area.
Join mini-villagesBe part of smaller focused groups for homeschool pods, shared interests, and local support.
Safe spaces for kidsGive kids separate, family-centered spaces to make local friends and socialize.
Create real-life engagementPlan park visits, play dates, meetups, and events with other families.
MarketplaceBuy and sell materials, supplies, and useful items within the community.
Homeschool supportAccess homeschool tools, resources, planning help, and family organization features.
Who it is for
Guiding Village is built for homeschool families, parents looking for real local connection, families who want better structure, and communities that want a safe, intentional place to grow together.
Always Free vs Premium
| Feature | Always Free | Premium ($5/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Villages participation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mini-villages participation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Profiles for the whole family | ✅ | ✅ |
| Marketplace - buy and sell | ✅ | ✅ |
| Homeschool resources | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create mini-villages | — | ✅ |
| Create events | — | ✅ |
| Family planner | — | ✅ |
| Homeschool planner | — | ✅ |
| Roadmap generation | — | ✅ |
| Pre-made lesson plans per grade for the full year | — | ✅ |
| More resources | — | ✅ |
Start building your village today
Join for free, explore at your own pace, and upgrade only if you want more tools later.