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Dec. 18, 2019
Getting the Most Out of the Sonlight Bible Reading Plan
The Bible reading portion in Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature programs is one of our favorite parts of the day. I particularly appreciate how the assignments are listed at the very top of the Instructor’s Guide, a simple reminder … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, bible study, christian, Homeschooling, scripture, Sonlight, tips
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Dec. 9, 2019
What Makes Sonlight a Christian Homeschool Curriculum?
Ony (age 12), captivated by a biography"We enjoy reading biographies of missionaries and real people who are advancing the kingdom of God. It is inspiring, and as a mission-minded family, Sonlight helps us instill that love for missions and that … Continue reading
Dec. 2, 2019
Christmas School: Adding Holiday Cheer to Homeschool Academics
It’s the time of year when festive carols are playing, Christmas performances are happening at local venues, and streets are filled with beautiful lights on homes. All I want to do is to ditch real life for watching Christmas movies, … Continue reading
Tagged Christmas, holidays, Homeschooling
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Nov. 25, 2019
3 Tips for the First-Year Homeschooler
Lanie (age 4) and Liam (age 6), reading in the hammock "One of the greatest joys of our first year of homeschooling has been to watch my oldest two children's relationship blossom. I've often found them nestled together, reading books … Continue reading
Tagged first year, homeschooler, Homeschooling, newbie, rookie
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Nov. 18, 2019
How To Overcome Your Fear of Homeschooling
Liam (age 6), mastering math "When we decided to homeschool our oldest, one of my hesitations was math. I'd never really enjoyed it, much less taught it, but Sonlight offered so many great curriculum options that I felt we couldn't … Continue reading
Nov. 4, 2019
How To Help Your Child Do What You Say
Homeschooling, and parenting in general, would be so much easier without resistance, rebellion, and whining. Wouldn’t it be awesome if our children did what we told them to do? While we can’t eliminate all of the struggles-of-the-will in our homeschool, … Continue reading
Tagged disciplines, family, habits, Homeschooling, obey, parenting
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Oct. 16, 2019
6 Ways to Give Your Homeschool a Progress Report
“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
Tagged assessment, Homeschooling, progress
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