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The Early Years - Priorities

I had the opportunity to chat via email with a new homeschooler the other day. She is educating a 6 year old and has a toddler and a newborn as well. Needless to say, she was feeling a bit frazzled! … Continue reading

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Guarantees and Testimonials

Sonlight has--to my knowledge--an unmatched guarantee in the homeschool marketplace. Buy one of Sonlight's packages. Use half of it. If you decide you don't love it, send it back. We'll refund you the cost of the program. Incredible. In other … Continue reading

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There's No Place Like 127.0.0.1

Home I wore that shirt as we headed home yesterday. I'm a homebody. And ever since college I've defined home as "anywhere I have my computer setup and connected to the internet." So the shirt totally applies. I also love … Continue reading

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Bad Day for Public School

I used to quip that I could write faster than I could read. And it was almost true. I've been a fairly good typist ever since I taught myself by attempting to write a mystery novel at age 10 or … Continue reading

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Note Taking - Learned Skill?

I spoke recently with a homeschooling mom who was concerned because her daughter was in sixth grade and didn't have a clue how to take notes. She was looking for a product or formula that she might use to teach … Continue reading

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When School Starts

...and other reasons to homeschool I attended a small Christian school for kindergarten. But I started late. I was "held back" a year because of my September birthday. And from what I've been reading over the past week, I'm really … Continue reading

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Sonlight's College Scholarships

College tuition costs are huge. That's why scholarships are so helpful. I was awarded an academic scholarship as well as a small sports scholarship for swimming. That money ultimately paid for almost a complete year at my university. Talk about … Continue reading

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