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Sep. 25, 2019
5 Principles for Dealing with Homeschool Behavior Problems
When we first begin homeschooling, it’s easy to imagine breezy days of sweet Read-Alouds and smiling children. If you’re lucky, the first few days can be like that. But it can be a rude awakening when reality sets in and … Continue reading
Sep. 4, 2019
5 Ways to Make Bible Memorization Natural in Your Homeschool
One of the most powerful aspects of Sonlight curriculum is the Bible memorization included in the History / Bible / Literature programs. When your child meditates on and memorizes Scripture, he is storing gold in the savings account of his … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, Homeschooling, memorization, scripture
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Aug. 28, 2019
Charlotte Mason's Ways Applied to a Modern Sonlight Homeschool
Charlotte Mason was a school teacher in England during the late 1800s. Her dissatisfaction with the education practices of her day impelled her to devise a new method of teaching that would provide a broad curriculum to all her students, … Continue reading
Aug. 7, 2019
3 Steps for Teaching Multiple Ages to Learn Independently
“Mom, can you read this to me?” “Mom, can you help me with this?” “Mom, I have a question!” You probably hear these words from your own children, like I do, many times every school day. I find I am … Continue reading
Jul. 26, 2019
How We Tried 7 Homeschool Philosophies and Settled on Sonlight
When I first started homeschooling, it never occurred to me to adapt to a particular homeschool philosophy. I hadn’t even realized that they existed! I simply ordered every single homeschool catalog I could get my hands on. When I found … Continue reading
Jul. 10, 2019
4 Ways to Get Dad Involved in the Homeschool Day
Homeschool families come in all varieties! In some, homeschool duties are split equally by parents while in others the father is the main homeschooler. But many families are like mine growing up—Dad worked a demanding job and attended graduate school … Continue reading
Jun. 24, 2019
5 Tricks to Memorize Scripture, Poetry, Songs, and Great Speeches
"[My children] have grown to love memorizing Bible verses. Sonlight is great for our kids because they love listening to stories. They have tons of questions as we read, and their learning experience is never-ending as long as they are … Continue reading
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