Dear Cottonwood Families, One of the greatest gifts of homeschooling is the freedom to explore, to wander, and to follow curiosity wherever it leads. July invites us to step fully into this gift. The longer days and lighter schedules create space for spontaneous...
Dear Cottonwood Families, We’re halfway through June, and summer is stretching out in all its sun-drenched, slow-paced glory. If you’re anything like me, you may find yourself caught between savoring the freedom and wondering whether your kids are “doing enough.” Let...
Dear Cottonwood Families, Summer has officially arrived, and while our newsletters take on a lighter rhythm in these warmer months, “Kindly, Kara” will still be here every other week with gentle encouragement, helpful tips, and fresh ideas to support your homeschool...
As we are half way through the last official week of the school year, I find myself filled with gratitude for everything we’ve built together over the past ten months. From the very first park days of August to the incredible momentum of virtual classes, HST meetings,...
There’s something about May that carries two energies at once. We experience an eagerness for the finish line and a tug toward what’s next. In these final weeks of school, we find ourselves doing both: wrapping up what’s been, while gently reaching for what’s ahead....
Hello Friends, Somehow, we’re already here, with just three weeks left in the school year. Whether this season flew by or stretched long, we hope you can pause this week to take in just how far you’ve come. There are still a few important things to wrap up: ✅ The...
