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Feb. 14, 2020
2020 Sonlight Scholarship Winners Announced
Please meet and join us in congratulating these remarkable Sonlight-educated students poised to make a difference in the world. As the winners of our annual Sonlight scholarship competition, they have each been awarded each with $20,000, $10,000 or $4,000 for … Continue reading
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Nov. 6, 2019
5 Principles for a Peaceful Preschool at Home
"Many people ask me what our younger kids do while I am working with our two older boys. Since the preschool 4/5 program can be done in short segments throughout the day, Lydia (4) enjoys the individual attention over shared … Continue reading
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Sep. 20, 2019
Don't Graduate Your High Schooler Without These Life Skills
Homeschool doesn’t last forever! It's a sentiment which has the potential to wring the heart of any homeschool parent, even those who are still in the early stages, wondering if adding and subtracting are ever going to click. They will. … Continue reading
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Aug. 23, 2019
12 Books That Teach Empathy for Ages 6-8
Great books do more than build comprehension skills, develop rich vocabularies, and lay the foundation of cultural literacy. Yes, they do all of that in the academic realm. But they do so much more in the aesthetic arena, too. When … Continue reading
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Aug. 15, 2019
Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire: Hands-on Craft Tutorial
When your history studies take you to the Holy Roman Empire, add this hands-on project to your homeschool lessons for an added bit of fun and open-ended creativity! First request your free template and guide by submitting the form below. … Continue reading
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Aug. 5, 2019
Simple Steps for Reading Aloud to Your Baby
Sonlight curriculum begins with a delightful Preschool program for children ages three to four. It’s packed with fiction, fairy tales, and fun that you read aloud to your child. Of course, you can begin reading aloud long before preschool. In … Continue reading
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Jul. 17, 2019
12 Books That Teach Empathy for Ages 3-5
Taking on the perspective of another person is at the heart of empathy. While you can lecture your kids about being kind, an easier and more effective way to teach empathy is to read books to them. This list of … Continue reading
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