Monthly Archives: April 2013

Apr. 16, 2013

Unplugging

By Jonelle

I had planned to write about how I am tired of hate. And I am. I am so overwhelmed by the hate that is pounded all the time. Between Christians, between sexes, between countries, between people. I know there are … Continue reading →

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Apr. 15, 2013

Choosing Your Investments

By Luke

You are investing in your kids. As a homeschooler, you're pouring time and energy and resources into your children's education. And what a great investment it is! Not only do your children get a great education, you also bond with … Continue reading →

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Apr. 12, 2013

Homeschool Benefit: You Hear Your Kids

By Luke

She's pretty and popular. Wavy brown hair dances at her shoulders. She carries an affecting, infecting, impish grin. It's no wonder boys like her. And her parents just discovered the scars on her arms. Whether out shock or grief or … Continue reading →

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Apr. 11, 2013

4 Ways to Inspire Your Kids to Change the World

By Luke

Sonlight students are different. We are not content to merely join a "safe" sub-culture and sit on the proverbial bench. We want more. One Sonlight mom put it this way: The Sonlight graduates that I know all have the same … Continue reading →

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Apr. 10, 2013

You read *that* book?!

By Judy

I was driving home from an appointment the other day and caught the Breakpoint commentary for the day. Imagine my delight when I discovered it was a discussion about the value of literature in a young person's life! Karen Swallow … Continue reading →

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Apr. 9, 2013

What's Your Teaching Philosophy?

By Robert

Do you have a teaching philosophy? Do you need one? What about the resources you incorporate in homeschooling--do they have a teaching philosophy? A teaching philosophy is typically driven by worldview thinking. A worldview drives how we see and interpret … Continue reading →

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Apr. 8, 2013

The Shuttle Ride: Educating Others About Homeschooling

By Luke

The sun isn't up yet as I climb into the airport shuttle. The talkative driver, a woman probably in her late 50s, asks where I'm from. "Denver," I reply. Somehow from there we quickly arrive at the topic of homeschooling … Continue reading →

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