How is it going? Are you finding your rhythm? Are you learning more about yourself and your children as we find ourselves three weeks into homeschooling this year? I find it fascinating how much can be uncovered about ourselves and each other as we teach and learn....
This week our students will learn about the importance of Thinking Positive! It’s no surprise that people with a brighter outlook on life are not only happier, but also accomplish more. When we teach our children to believe there is more for them in life, to...
Our Cottonwood Star of the Week is Hadassah! Her mom says: Hadassah has chosen boldness over fear and is more than an overcomer!!! She expresses her creativity through ballet lessons at Ballet Rejoice and her love for reading has not ceased. She has grown so brave in...
The first week of school flew by, and I have had the privilege to interact with many of you at various events, Zoom meetings, on our social platforms, phone calls, and emails. I love the part of my job where I have the opportunity to hear people generously share their...
This week our 7 Mindsets lesson is about Embracing Creativity! Students learn that we create new things in life when we’re being imaginative and innovative. If we want new experiences and things we’ve never had, we must do things we’ve never done. This could be...
In Native American legend, cottonwood trees create the stars by holding star seeds within their branches. When stars were formed, they didn’t dwell in the heavens. Instead, they searched beneath the soil for root systems from which to grow. (You can read our previous...