Category Archives: News

May. 21, 2015

Memorial Day Facts

By Autoblot

Memorial Day is far more than just a vacation holiday or a time to have a barbecue. It is the day Americans commemorate those who gave their lives while serving in our nation’s armed forces. The tribute dates to May … Continue reading →

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May. 19, 2015

A Time of Plenty

By Jonelle

Tiredness is hard. Carrying heavy thoughts, emotions, feelings can become quickly overwhelming. I experienced this last month when I went from, "I'm good, I'm handling this..." to complete melt down. I sent one of those panic emails and my sister … Continue reading →

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May. 14, 2015

Oh the places you'll go ...

By Judy

I've just returned from spending 10 days in Alaska meeting homeschool parents. What a wonderful experience it was! Not only did I meet some amazing families (no matter where I go, homeschool families are some of the most committed, hard-working … Continue reading →

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May. 12, 2015

Please Share Your Input: Why Homeschooling Is Worth It

By Luke

Sonlight has an ebook coming out soon titled, "It Was Worth It!" More importantly, we'd love to share your story in it. Have you been homeschooling for a while (your children graduated or in high school)? Do you have a … Continue reading →

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Apr. 30, 2015

Priceless ...

By Judy

Watching my son's eyes light up when he finally conquered phonics? Priceless. Hearing my daughter heave a sigh of relief when Algebra finally made sense? Priceless. Spending hours reading and learning together, investing in the lives of my kids? Priceless. … Continue reading →

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Apr. 29, 2015

What Studying History Teaches Us About the Body of Christ

By Luke

I saw a "quiz" on Facebook titled "What is your Quaker name?" Using your birth month and your first name offers to illuminate the answer (hint: your Quaker name is "Friend" + your first name). It made me smile. My … Continue reading →

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Apr. 28, 2015

Working with the Wigglies During Read Aloud Time

By Karla

Did you know it's actually okay not to require your children to "sit still and pay attention" during read aloud time? My children have always loved to be read to, but after a few minutes they tended to get "the wigglies" … Continue reading →

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