Category Archives: News

Jan. 14, 2014

What Makes a Book Great?

By Robert

It's no secret that Sonlight values a literature-rich approach to education. We do this because we believe great books present unique learning opportunities. Here are three key reasons we use literature: 1. Literature conveys information in an enjoyable format. 2. … Continue reading →

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Jan. 13, 2014

The Benefits of Multiple Teachers

By Luke

The youth pastor at our church is a wiry young man around my age. His current fashion sense drips "hipster" but he's sincere even if he does wear a vest. I'm attending a parent's meeting about the upcoming winter camp. … Continue reading →

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Jan. 10, 2014

Why Sonlight Doesn't Feel Like School

By Luke

Short answer: It's the books. We've been reading another Sonlight title for my cousin's high school history class. The book we're reading comes from the fantastic literature in Core D. Proof that great books span many age groups. And like … Continue reading →

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Jan. 6, 2014

From Luke's Inbox: Can I Trust Sonlight?

By Luke

Most Christian homeschooling curriculum present evolution as a sham. I cannot in good faith provide that explanation as the only one. Can you show me some examples of where you present both sides? My underlying concern is that if these … Continue reading →

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Jan. 2, 2014

Living in the Mundane ...

By Judy

2014 is upon us ... a whole new year stretching out with anticipation. Lots of folks are filling Facebook and blogs with New Year's Resolutions. I think goal setting is an admirable and necessary exercise for living life effectively. However … Continue reading →

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Dec. 31, 2013

Becoming Comfortable with Questions

By Luke

He's one of those brilliant types. He works and takes college courses like "Philosophy of Law and Ethics" for fun. He's also one of those infuriating people who is good at every game he plays, whether a traditional board game … Continue reading →

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Dec. 24, 2013

Changes

By Karla

Christmas has snuck up on me this year. My family is in the middle of an unexpected cross-country move, so our focus has been more on working out all the details involved in that, and not so much on the … Continue reading →

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