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Aug. 28, 2017
How an Eclectic Curriculum Rebel Fell in Love with Sonlight
You might be surprised to know this, but I’m a bit of a rebel. Oh yes! Most of the time, it doesn’t bother me one bit to go against the grain. That’s probably why I’m a homeschooler and why many … Continue reading
Tagged eclectic, Homeschooling, rebel
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Aug. 23, 2017
The Everything Guide to Your Sonlight Instructor’s Guide
One of the best things about Sonlight is the easy-to-use Instructor’s Guides (IG). We wanted to make the layout as helpful as possible for all customers, so here’s a primer on how to use it, and adjust it, for your … Continue reading
Aug. 9, 2017
Finding Your Homeschool Box and Then Teaching Outside of It
Nothing has taught me more about my children than homeschooling. No other situation or experience has given me such a close look at their personalities, likes, dislikes, passions, and frustrations. However, this lifestyle has also given me a closer look … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool, methods
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Aug. 4, 2017
7 Realistic Ways to Homeschool Multiple Levels with Ease
I’ll be honest. One reason I love Sonlight is because I can use a single program, branching off as necessary to match the various ability levels of my kids. However, this year, I really wanted my younger children to go … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, multiple children, tips
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Aug. 2, 2017
3 Things to Remember When You’re Teaching Worldview
Worldview formation begins long before high school-level worldview courses, long before a child ever knows the terms apologetics, theology, or politics. By the time we as homeschool parents begin to make curriculum decisions for our children—much less prepare a high … Continue reading
Jul. 7, 2017
Financial Benefits of a Literature-based Curriculum
If you are hoping to use a literature-based homeschool curriculum, the cost can at first seem to be an obstacle. When money is tight on a single family income, your favorite homeschool curriculum can feel like an extravagance. You may … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, budgeting, choosing, curriculum, financial, homeschool, literature-based
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Jun. 21, 2017
I Want to Homeschool, But I'm Afraid of Making Mistakes
I recently heard the fears of a mom deciding whether to pull her kids out of school. Public kindergarten was squelching her daughter’s love of learning, and she wanted something different for their family. But a significant worry from this … Continue reading
Tagged fears, Homeschooling, mistakes
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