The Passion First Mindset teaches us that we are all unique expressions of human existence. It’s vital to find out what our individual interests, strengths, and talents are so that we might connect them with our goals, dreams, and visions for the future. In this...
This week our students will learn that a Growth Mindset can further be developed through Mindfulness. Mindfulness, in simple terms, is the state of being conscious of thoughts, emotions, and senses and focusing your awareness on the present moment. When you’re...
This week our students will learn that the Power of Yet! can be a vital component of developing a growth mindset. One way our children can work on building a growth mindset when something is difficult is just using the word yet. They can add it onto the end of almost...
Our Cottonwood Star of the Week is kindergartener Willow! Her parents say: Willow is 5 years old and a kindergartener this year. She is so excited to be a part of Cottonwood because she loves learning and is so proud to have started school. She is an avid bike rider,...
You are a homeschooler, and by default, you are surrounded by books, books, and more books. If you weren’t a literature aficionado before, homeschooling has a funny way of turning your home into a library. I hope that you embrace it and relish in the delights of...
Over the past several weeks our students have been learning about dreaming big, embracing creativity, thinking positive, and acting and adjusting. These components of our Everything is Possible mindset are part of having a Growth Mindset. This week our students will...
