Category Archives: Homeschool Basics

Homeschool 101, getting started, and articles for those new to homeschooling. Here are the basics every homeschool parent wonders about and needs to have clarity on.

Apr. 12, 2023

I could never homeschool because… Part 1: Academics

By Sonlight

The hardest part of homeschooling often isn't the homeschooling! With a great curriculum like Sonlight, teaching is the easy part! The harder part is clearing the hurdles to get started in the first place. We’re here to help you push past these worries that many homeschool parents … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2023

Homeschool Conventions: Everything You Need For The Best Experience

By Shawna Wingert

Are you considering attending a homeschool convention this year and not sure where to start? Wondering if it’s really worth your time and money? This comprehensive guide answers your questions and has everything you need to decide if a homeschool convention is right for you. Continue reading →

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Jan. 2, 2023

From Public School to Homeschool: Deschooling

By Deana Wood

You’re toying with the idea of homeschooling. You’re beginning to imagine what it could look like to school at home instead of sending your kids back to public school. You may be searching online for some school desks and chairs. … Continue reading →

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Jan. 1, 2023

7 Reasons to Buy Your Homeschool Curriculum Early

By Sonlight

Although your new school year may be months away, now is the best time to order next year's homeschool curriculum. Here are 7 reasons why we think earlier is better when it comes to getting your new homeschool curriculum purchases … Continue reading →

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Dec. 9, 2022

100 Reasons to Switch to Sonlight

By Sonlight

Besides the $100 savings through Jan. 31, 2023, there are an additional 100 reasons to switch to homeschooling with Sonlight curriculum. Continue reading →

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Oct. 1, 2022

How to Make a Mid-Year Switch to Homeschooling with Sonlight

By Sonlight

#SONLIGHTSTORIES "After two years of using a computer/video-based curriculum, something wasn’t working for us. The program left no space for fun, exploring, or developing my little one's interests. Most of all, our relationship began to suffer. Our homeschool day consisted … Continue reading →

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Oct. 1, 2022

6 Ways to Give Your Homeschool a Progress Report

By Deana Wood

“Okay, let’s do the AAR,” my husband said after a church event our family had organized. We gathered in the living room and one by one gave our two cents, down to our youngest child. “I really liked when we … Continue reading →

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