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Apr. 27, 2020
3 Questions That Help You Find the Right Homeschool Curriculum
Curriculum choices can overwhelm even the most seasoned homeschooler. As you know, there are many options, creating even more confusion when it comes to narrowing the choice to only one. With so many programs available, here’s the big question we … Continue reading
Tagged choosing, curriculum, Homeschooling
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Apr. 15, 2020
Mastery vs Completion: Working to Finish or Working to Learn?
What's more important to you in your homeschool? Finishing the curriculum or mastering the concepts? Checking the boxes or seeing your kids make mental connections? When I considered my goals for my homeschool, it decided I wanted to prioritize mastery … Continue reading
Tagged goals, Homeschooling, mastery, pace, perfectionism
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Apr. 10, 2020
Sonlight Helps You Shift from Pandemic Schooling to Homeschooling
While schools are trying to establish distance learning and redesign their curriculum, many families are beginning to look outside the public school system and turn toward homeschooling. Some families have been on the fence about trying homeschooling, never really having … Continue reading
Mar. 6, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Sonlight's Markable Map
Sonlight’s complete curriculum packages come with everything you need to teach your child. But when budgets are tight, it’s easy to wonder if all those items are truly necessary or how they will be incorporated. You may be tempted to … Continue reading
Tagged geography, Homeschooling, mapping, maps, markable map, Sonlight, tips
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Feb. 26, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Timeline Figures for Homeschool History
Although Sonlight’s complete curriculum makes choosing a program for your child easy, The Timeline Book is can seem rather vague to new homeschoolers. They may have a hard time visualizing how it works or what benefits it brings. Once I … Continue reading
Feb. 10, 2020
5 Perks Every Homeschool Family Should Take Advantage Of
One key benefit of homeschooling is the opportunity for flexibility and fun. Children can still achieve an excellent education without the chains of a set school year or fixed schedule. These homeschool perks mean families can maximize memory-making together. Here … Continue reading
Jan. 31, 2020
Putting Technology in Its Rightful Place in Your Homeschool
When my first child was born, we were given a baby play mat with toys hanging above it. Incorporated into the design was a clear, rectangular window, intended for positioning a smartphone directly in the child’s line of sight. This … Continue reading
