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Jun. 21, 2019
7 Reasons Not to Teach Reading Early
"When my three-and-a-half year old asked to learn to read, I panicked. I had no idea where to start. I talked to one of Sonlight's Advisors, and she got us all set with Kindergarten Language Arts. The Instructor's Guide is … Continue reading
Jun. 14, 2019
A 4-Part Checklist for Your Play-Based Learning Toolbox
The other day, my five youngest children raided the chest of dress-up clothes, focusing on vests and flat woolen hats. Then they grabbed their tall farm boots, packed a small tea set in an old suitcase, and trekked the perimeter … Continue reading
Tagged imagination, inspiration, learning, parenting, play
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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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Jul. 30, 2018
You Can Homeschool Kindergarten Without Fear—Use These 4 Things
Between church activities, my time spent teaching in public school, and my time spent homeschooling, I’ve taught children almost my whole life. I’ve birthed three children. I’ve adopted one. There isn’t much that scares me about children anymore. There is … Continue reading
May. 15, 2018
How to Choose Among Sonlight Preschool, Pre-K, and A
When you are starting out as a homeschooler or adding enrichment to a daycare or preschool program, it can be an agonizing choice to pick which of Sonlight’s most basic programs is the best fit. All three programs—Preschool, Pre-K, and … Continue reading
Tagged choosing, curriculum, homeschool, kindergarten, prek, preschool, preschoolers, Sonlight
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May. 8, 2018
Failing Preschool: An Early Education Trend That Crushes Kids
"My daughter failed kindergarten because she wouldn't sit still." These words from a mom who wrote me recently were just another confirmation of the unrealistic (and unhealthy!) expectations for American kindergarten. Young children are born to explore, interact, and discover. … Continue reading
Apr. 3, 2017
Homeschooling Your Preschooler with Younger Children Tagging On
Your oldest child is four or five years old, and you are considering homeschooling. But you also have at least one other younger child. How can you make this work? How do you homeschool your preschooler or Kindergartener with other, younger … Continue reading
