COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Homeschool the Arts of North MS hosts art, drama, cooking classes, and is even looking to start music classes in the Spring.

Jessica Beard, mom of three and co-founder of The Arts of North MS Facebook group, said what her kids have gained from this group is invaluable.

“They have created lifelong friendships through this program,” Beard said. “We’ve also had some children who could not say a sentence in front of a stranger. And after a play, be able to hold conversations with complete strangers that they’ve never met before.”

One Tuesday, they took a field trip to Jamison Pastures, where they learned all about cattle farming.

Co-founder Nancy Cobill said it helps to ground their lessons in reality.

“They can actually make real life connections with biology

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