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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, it's the perfect...

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 recognize...

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 start....

April & May Mindset: The Time is Now! The Time Is Now Mindset teaches us the importance of harnessing the power of the moment and taking purposeful action. The simple fact is that all of our power to act and make an impact exists at this moment. We cannot change the...

As a homeschool parent, one of my absolute favorite things about this lifestyle is that I get to learn alongside my children. I feel so fortunate as a homeschool parent that I get to explore those subjects in depth and truly develop a love of learning that I never had...

This month our students have been learning about embracing others, prioritizing relationships, building dream teams, and leading with value. Our students have come to understand the many ways we are all connected regardless of our differences or geography....

Dear fellow homeschoolers, It is about this time each year when I find myself reflective and filled with gratitude for the opportunities the current school year has brought. You're all familiar with the incredible benefits of homeschooling, but let me just remind you...