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Apr. 15, 2019
4 Field Trips You Haven't Taken (& How To Tie Them to Sonlight)
We all know the best part of homeschooling is being able to open our front door use our community as a classroom. And we know that the best part of being a Sonlight family is the rich reading experiences we … Continue reading
Tagged enrichment, field trips, travel
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Apr. 3, 2019
3 Outside-the-box Learning Activities When You Need a Day of Fun
Although learning is fun and Sonlight is a wonderfully delightful way to homeschool, there are times when you or your kids get in a rut. On those days when motivation is waning or bad attitudes are cropping up, a small … Continue reading
Mar. 4, 2019
8 Low Budget Ways to Add Performing Arts to Your Homeschool
I own it: ours is a family that values the arts. As such, our homeschool is one where we prioritize immersion and exposure to all forms of creative expression. Fellow homeschoolers often lament that while they find it easy to … Continue reading
Nov. 19, 2018
How After School Reading Develops Emotional Intelligence
We often praise living books for their academic value—as well we should! But what is often overlooked is the emotional intelligence our children develop from exposure to great literature. Though my children attend public school now, we often read books from … Continue reading
Tagged afterschooling, books, emotional, enrichment, intelligence, maturity, reading
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Jun. 22, 2018
How Homeschool Electives are a Blessing Not a Burden
When it comes to offering your children electives, do you ever ask yourself: How do I teach things I know nothing about? Why is it beneficial to add to the curriculum? When can I find time to add an elective? … Continue reading
May. 21, 2018
Afterschooling Art at Home When School Doesn't Provide It
Art as a school subject is in a unique situation. Everyone agrees that it is important. Life is more beautiful, expressive, and fulfilling when we create and can enjoy others’ creations. Art is an end in itself, but what some … Continue reading
May. 14, 2018
5 Types of Hands-On Projects and Extras Perfect for Sonlight
My oldest child is logical and practical. While my husband insists that our oldest is practically a replica of me, this is one area where we are as different as night and day. I am a creative person who loves … Continue reading
Tagged crafts, enrichment, extras, hands on, Homeschooling, learning, projects, Sonlight, supplementing
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