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May. 6, 2019
Kitchen Chemistry: Testing pH Levels with Cabbage
Acids and bases are common knowledge in our culture, so much so that the term litmus test means not simply to test for pH level, but also to make a determination on whether or not something—or someone—is acceptable. It’s interesting … Continue reading
Apr. 24, 2019
Help! My High Schooler Hasn't Been Doing His Work!
You know you’re a little behind in checking those Creative Writing assignments, but every day, your high schooler has his Sonlight Student Guide out, and a book in his face. You’ve seen him at the computer, day in and day … Continue reading
Tagged behind, curriculum, high school, scheduling, teens, Time Management
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Mar. 25, 2019
5 Reasons to Love Explode the Code Phonics Workbooks
"My son works ahead in Explode the Code because he enjoys the fun way of learning phonics!" Emily P. of Burnsville, MN This year, I am working through the Explode the Code workbook series for the third time, and we all agree: … Continue reading
Mar. 22, 2019
5 Reasons Not to Advance a Child to a Higher Level
Your child is an advanced reader or otherwise shows being far beyond grade level. Wonderful, right? Because you homeschool, you can zoom that child ahead a grade or two, skipping the grades where your child has already mastered the material! … Continue reading
Tagged advanced, gifted, grade level, Homeschooling
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Mar. 13, 2019
Build a Working Arm Muscle: A Science Activity Tutorial
An observational approach is terrific for nature study, but doesn’t quite do the trick when it comes to anatomy, does it? It can be challenging to adequately teach about muscles and bones, when all the moving parts all hidden away … Continue reading
Tagged activities, anatomy, experiments, hands on, Learning Activities, projects, science
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Mar. 6, 2019
The Grade Level Dilemma for Gifted Kids Just Starting School
Parents of young, gifted children frequently wonder about grade level when it comes time to start schooling—"What grade is my child?" This question seems all-important because grade level is often used to determine when to start formal schooling, what types … Continue reading
Tagged gifted, grade level, grades, kindergarten, prek, preschool
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Feb. 15, 2019
2019 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
Tagged high school, scholarships
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