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Have I told you yet how great homeschooling is? I'll repeat it if I haven’t said it enough in multiple weekly newsletters. Homeschooling is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. However, it's easy to get into a rut when teaching the same subjects in the same place...

This month our students are learning about the We Are Connected Mindset, which is about exploring synergies with others, embracing diversity, and maximizing potential by working with others. People who live great lives embrace everyone and constantly seek ways to...

This week our students are learning about the importance of Creating a Legacy. Our legacy is the impact we had on others and the world. The true meaning of our lives is only apparent when it transcends us. That’s why it’s vital to find those things that we’re...

Hey there! If you haven't checked out our Community Connect Center yet, you're missing out on some great events! From the recent Spelling Bee to the upcoming International Festival and Science Fair, we've been hosting some amazing experiences for families. But we're...

As parents, we want to raise our children to be kind, empathetic, and inclusive. One way to promote these values is by teaching our kids about disabilities. With the right resources and guidance, we can help our children understand and appreciate differences in...

This week our students learn about the Live to Give component of receiving gracefully. Often when we give, it inspires others to give gracefully also. Children may find it challenging to receive compliments or help, and may need guidance and modeling to accept help or...

Have you ever wondered why some students seem to excel in learning while others struggle? I experienced a concept that may hold a large piece of the equation – "The Zones of Learning." This model shows us the different levels of challenge we face when trying to learn...

This week our students learn about making a difference by helping others. One of the best ways to feel better and become happier is to help someone else. Similarly, a way to bring more good things into our lives is to start giving. When we do this, we create value...

This week we welcome a guest writer, Wendy Coller, for this segment while Kara is helping at the Alliance Redwoods Field Trip. I’m Wendy, and if we haven’t met, I’m a Cottonwood staff member, and I’m also a Cottonwood parent of six kiddos, grades kinder through 8th....