Act With Purpose

Act With Purpose

This week our students will be learning about how they can Act with Purpose. While all action is significant, the actions we take that align with our dreams are the most powerful. First, they’re part of who we are and matter to us more, so we try harder and work to...

Learning in Community

Learning in Community

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...

Let Yourself Be Vulnerable

Let Yourself Be Vulnerable

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...

Homeschool Spring Cleaning

Homeschool Spring Cleaning

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...

The Time is Now

The Time is Now

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...

Welcome, New Families!

Welcome, New Families!

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....

The Time is Now!

The Time is Now!

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...

Learning with your kids, the second time around

Learning with your kids, the second time around

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...

March Mindset: We are Connected

March Mindset: We are Connected

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....