My name is Kara Tupy. I’m the Associate Director of Instruction, TK-8, at The Cottonwood School, and just as importantly, I’m a homeschooling mom. About two months ago, my thirteen-year-old son and I hit the proverbial wall. It seemed like every lesson, every...
This week our students will be learning about the benefits of letting themselves be vulnerable when faced with new experiences and challenges. Fear is a common response in these situations. Children may feel uncertain, vulnerable, and anxious. When they allow...
Hi there, and welcome back from spring break! I hope you had a relaxing and fun-filled time with your family. Now that we’re back, it’s time to buckle down and finish out the school year strong. As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom,...
This week our students will be learning about how important it is to Get in the Zone! With life’s challenges, we can all experience a variety of feelings and emotions. These feelings and emotions may even include anger, jealousy, or resentment. The key is to...
Our community is growing by the day! We have welcomed many new families who have completed their enrollment and are now officially part of our school. While they won’t begin schooling until the fall, we want to make sure they feel welcome and included from the...
