Nurturing Family Connections and Summer Delights
Hello once more, dear homeschooling friends! As we head towards the end of summer break, let’s focus on making the most of these final weeks by nurturing family connections and savoring the joys of the season with these ideas in mind: Family Bonding Time: Prioritize...
Embracing Summer Adventures and Learning
As the summer sun continues to shine brightly, let's delve into more ways to embrace adventure and learning during the month of July: Exploration Continues: Dive deeper into your local community's offerings by attending community events, exploring nearby hiking...
Crafting a Summer Routine and Managing Screen Time
Hello again, homeschooling friends! We hope you’ve been enjoying the start of summer and all the sunshine and adventures it brings. It’s been a couple weeks since our last newsletter, and we’re excited to reconnect and share some valuable tips to help you make the...
Embracing Summer with Structure & Engagement
Hello, homeschooling families, and welcome to the beginning of summer break! As we bid farewell to the structured days of the school year, we step into a season of warmth, sunshine, and endless possibilities. Here are some practical tips to help you maintain structure...
Farewell to Another School Year
Cottonwood Families, It's incredible to think that this marks the final Wednesday Weekly of the official 23/24 school year. (Don't worry, though – The Weekly will continue to find its way to your inbox throughout the summer.) As we reflect on the whirlwind of...
Physical Education Tips and Ideas
Dear Cottonwood Community, Welcome to our May EDE Tips edition of The Wednesday Weekly, which is dedicated to exploring physical education. Whether you're looking to enhance your child's physical abilities, incorporate movement into learning, or foster a holistic...
Embracing Physical Education in Homeschooling
Hi everyone! Over the past months, we have discussed and shared ideas related to Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. As we continue to explore the diverse facets of homeschooling, this week, I'm excited to dive into a subject that is occasionally...
May Homeschooling Adventures
I can hardly believe we are bidding farewell to April showers and welcoming the vibrant blooms of May. We are in the Final Learning Period and are submitting the last of our attendance and work samples. This is the time of year when it's natural to reflect on our...
Sorting Out Your Homeschool Values
Special Guest Contributor Message from Kara Tupy When I made the decision to homeschool my three children nearly a decade ago, it wasn’t an easy one. Plagued by all of the “what ifs” and overwhelmed by the choices, I wondered if I really had what it would take to...