Weaving Gratitude, Friendship, and Togetherness
Hello, fantastic homeschooling community, November is here and it's time to infuse our homeschooling journey with gratitude, friendship, togetherness, and family. Here are some ideas from Kindly, Kara (and Pinterest) to make this month extra special. Express...
Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
Before my days as a mom and HST, I was a classroom teacher in a large Bay Area school district, and within my first year, I became a well-known lead teacher. Although I honed the necessary skills to be a highly effective teacher, what truly set my classroom apart was...
Navigating Homeschooling Realities with Kara
Hello Homeschool Families, Here we are again with a midweek check-in from Kara as we dive into the ebb and flow of our homeschooling adventures. The beginning of my week kicked off with dishes piling up, distractions at every corner, and the inevitable juggling act of...
Unplanned, Unscripted, & Beautifully Messy
Hello friends, It's Kara, back in your inbox with a cup of tea and a heart full of warmth. As we travel through another week of our homeschooling adventure, I find myself pondering the ebb and flow of this educational odyssey. Last week, we danced through the vibrant...
October Homeschooling Adventures
Hey friends, As the leaves begin their graceful descent, painting the world in hues of amber and russet, I can't help but marvel at the wonder of fall. It's that time of the year when nature puts on its most enchanting show, and our homeschooling journey finds itself...
Navigating the Tricky Subjects in Homeschooling
Hello Beloved Homeschool Families, As we dive into another Wednesday Weekly, let's pause to address an elephant in the room: teaching subjects that give us jitters. All of us, regardless of our homeschooling expertise, have those topics that send us down memory lane...
Fostering Passions
Hello Amazing Homeschool Families, As we kick off another fantastic week of exploration and discovery, let's talk about something close to my heart: nurturing your child's unique interests and passions. We all know the power of passionate involvement; when a child...
On Teaching the Heart As Well As The Mind
Dear Cottonwood Families, Happy Wednesday to you all! We're halfway through our special Week of Awareness: Celebrating Neurodiversity, and I hope you've found the daily newsletters and activities insightful and enriching for you and your children. It's a week that...
Week of Awareness is Coming
Dear Cottonwood Community, Get ready to embark on a journey of understanding, empathy, and celebration as we approach a week dedicated to embracing neurodiversity and different learning styles. This year's Week of Awareness is from September 5th to 8th. Our school...