Monthly Archives: March 2013

Mar. 18, 2013

How to Inspire Kids to Learn on Their Own

By Luke

Last week I wrote about interest-led learning and how having free time gives your children opportunities to discover joy in things that inspire them. Taryn asked me to expand on this with tips for helping children tap into personal interests. … Continue reading →

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Mar. 15, 2013

Your Interest-Led Learning

By Luke

I bought a Digital SLR camera a while ago to have one more resource in my film making bag. The minute I got I home, I sat down to learn how to use it and make it a more powerful … Continue reading →

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Mar. 14, 2013

Spring and new catalogs are in the air!

By Judy

The sun is shining brightly today in upstate NY and the snow is melting! Sunshine is somewhat unusual this time of year in this part of the country, so you'll have to forgive my exuberance. It's been a long winter. … Continue reading →

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Mar. 13, 2013

The Unthinking Religious

By Luke

I witnessed a goat sacrifice the first time I visited India. That was different. But, as a tourist, the terminated bleating just added to the foreign experience. We moved on as the priest dabbed blood on the young couple's foreheads. … Continue reading →

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Mar. 12, 2013

Do Christian Homeschoolers "Embrace" Evolution?

By Robert

A recent article in The Atlantic featured this headline: "Old Earth, Young Minds: Evangelical Homeschoolers Embrace Evolution." It then went on to offer anecdotal evidence indicating, "More Christian parents are asking for mainstream science in their children's curricula." According to … Continue reading →

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Mar. 11, 2013

Homeschool Benefit: Focus on the Stuff that Matters

By Luke

He was absolutely brilliant. A perfect score on the ACT. Throwing the class curve by consistently being over the 100% mark. Winner of the honors Science Award. His notes were impeccable and neat. "The other student to win the Science … Continue reading →

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Mar. 7, 2013

Major Updates to Core W

By Sarita

I'm quite excited about the product updates rolling out on April 1. If you're on our mailing list you should receive the new 2013 Sonlight catalog by then. April 1 is also the first day you can order the latest … Continue reading →

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