TinyVill
A world that fits in your pocket.
Where homeschoolers hang out
🤲 Shared presence.
📚 Study and play together.
🌏 A world to call your own.
The Problem:
GHOST MODE
Standard video apps were designed for corporate boardrooms, not childhood.
📊 Boardrooms have agendas. Kids need spontaneous moments.
🔗 Meetings have links. Friendships need hallways.
📹 In a grid, kids are on display. In a real space, kids are together.
When we force kids onto adult software, they fall into Ghost Mode: passive, silent, and disconnected. They aren't antisocial—they're just trapped in a tool built for work, not play.
What it’s Like
Real friendships aren't built in scheduled meetings. They are built on Shared Presence—the simple, everyday warmth of existing in the same space at the same time.
Instead of logging into another classroom grid, TinyVill gives homeschool families a digital town square to call their own. Powered by spatial technology, kids experience true proximity.
🚶 Natural Movement: Walk up to talk, step away to fade out—no links or waiting rooms needed.
🛋️ Pull Up a Chair: Hang out side-by-side without the pressure of being "on camera.
🍃 Organic Chats: Conversations start and end as naturally as walking past someone in a hallway.
🏕️ Game Nights: Hop in for multiplayer party games, tabletop fun, and friendly gaming sessions with peers once schoolwork is done.
Shared Presence
We don't need another video call. TinyVill brings back the spontaneous magic of childhood through natural spatial movement:
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Spot a friend near the fountain and walk over—no links or waiting rooms required.
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Study together in the library or relax by the fire while doing your own thing.
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Step close to join a chat; step away to let it gently fade—just like real life.
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Unwind in cozy spaces without the pressure of being on display or "on camera.
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A protected, private world built specifically for homeschooled kids and teens.
Chat, Play, & Learn with Friends
Kids & teens present together.
Chat by the fountain
Play at the arcade
Learn at the study hall
Preview screens shown with sample content. Member spaces are private and protected.Inside TinyVill
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![Sunnyside Testimonial -- Mel]()
01 | Community Center
The central town square where families drop in, check the daily schedule, and meet up with friends.
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![Sunnyside Testimonial -- Mel]()
02 | The Library
A quiet co-working space where kids do their own homeschool work side-by-side with peers.
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![Having fun in the Auditorium inside the Sunnyside Community Center in TinyVill]()
03 | The Amphitheater
A dynamic venue built for show-and-tell, student presentations, poetry slams, and community assemblies.
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![Having a debate in the Study Hall at the second floor in the Sunnyside Community Center in TinyVill]()
04 | Creative Studios
A dynamic venue built for show-and-tell, student presentations, poetry slams, and community assemblies.
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![Hangning out in the Fountain Area in TinyVill]()
05 | Outdoor & Campfire
Cozy park paths and fire pits designed for spontaneous bump-ins, casual chats, and evening downtime.
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![Using Proximity Chat inside TinyVill]()
06 | Spatial Engine
Step close to friends to talk and walk away to fade out, eliminating awkward links and waiting rooms.
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![Sunnyside TinyVill sign-in page with options to log in via Microsoft or Google, with email input, registration, and continue buttons.]()
07 | Safety & Security
A protected space built for verified homeschool families to explore with total peace of mind.
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![Screenshot of a pixel art character selection screen for TinyVill displaying various colorful characters and customization options.]()
08 | Avatar Studio
Personalize your own 2D pixel avatar with outfits, hair, and accessories to express your unique style.
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![Meeting with a Career Advisor and Mentor called Lighthouse, on the 2nd floor of the Sunnyside Community Center]()
09 | Lifeline
A gentle 1-on-1 emotional well-being support initiative designed specifically for kids and teens.
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![Sunnyside Calendar for TinyVill gives you your own schedule]()
10 | Calendar
Stay up to date with scheduled meetups, interest clubs, study groups, game nights, and village events.
What homeschool families say about Sunnyside.
“Before I joined Sunnyside, I felt so lonely because I didn’t meet many kids my age. This beautiful community made me so comfortable and happy. I met so many wonderful people!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Van, 13
"Literally before Sunnyside, I NEVER made any friends…😭 I found it hard to make friends… but you guys taught me to be brave and face my fears." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Sophie, 15
"This meetup was our first with Sunnyside and we loved that teens and parents were introduced to each other. It matters to us that we know who our kids spend time with..." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Mommy A
TinyVill FAQs
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Just a computer (Mac or PC) or laptop with an internet connection and a web browser! No expensive VR headsets, heavy downloads, or high-end gaming rigs needed.
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TinyVill is a gated, private community built exclusively for homeschool families. Every account goes through a quick verification process, and our spaces are actively moderated to ensure a safe, welcoming, and bully-free environment.
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None at all! TinyVill uses 2D pixel avatars and spatial audio. Kids express themselves through their avatars and voice chat—no forced webcams, ring lights, or screen fatigue required.
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It works just like real life! When your avatar walks close to a friend, you can hear them naturally. Step away, and their voice gently fades out. It completely eliminates awkward meeting links and waiting rooms.
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A Tiny Place Where Big Things Happen
✔️ Chat easy | ✔️ Play safely | ✔️ Learn together
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