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Oct. 24, 2023
5 Benefits to Using a Timeline in Your Homeschool
Timelines are an essential part of teaching history. This valuable—yet simple— tool helps students understand the chronology of historical events and make connections between individual events and people. In addition to providing big-picture context to your history studies, here are … Continue reading
Jun. 19, 2023
Favorite Kids Books Also Made Into Movies: Fun Homeschool Study Ideas
This list of 14 favorite kids books that have also been made into movies is a great way to kick off summer learning. Continue reading
Tagged books, film, movie night, movies
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Apr. 24, 2023
The Best Books For Summer Reading: What Are Your Favorites?
Sonlight parents are always looking for fun and engaging ways to encourage reading in their homeschool. With the end of the school year just around the bend, we want to support you in creating a reading lifestyle all summer long. … Continue reading
Jan. 23, 2023
Meaningful Lent and Easter Books for Kids
Easter is a time to reflect on the sorrow of Christ's death and the joy that comes with His Resurrection. As a homeschooler, you have the blessing of flexibility in your school schedule, and you may choose to set aside … Continue reading
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Dec. 17, 2022
Low-Stress Christmas Eve
Christmas Day has a wealth of wonderful, time-tested traditions. So many memory-filled activities have enriched our holidays throughout the years. But what about Christmas Eve? For centuries, Christmas was celebrated as a whole season, not just a single day. Many … Continue reading
Dec. 9, 2022
Christmas Cookie Collection: Almond Shortbread
History tells us that shortbread finds its roots in the 12th century. Legend has it that Scottish chefs baked shortbread in the dark and dreary winters and put slits in the cookies to represent the rays of the sun. Fast-forward … Continue reading
Dec. 3, 2022
Christmas Cookie Collection: Gingerbread Cutouts
Legend tells us that the first gingerbread men were created at the request of Queen Elizabeth I. She asked her bakers to mold pastry into shapes of her favorite courtiers and gave them to VIPs who came to visit during … Continue reading
