Category Archives: News

Jun. 12, 2013

Life-Long Learning: Advanced Math

By Luke

Even with the A/C wheezing from running in the heat, the car is hot. We're talking about the Numberphile YouTube videos we were watching moments before this excursion to get burritos. "Those videos remind me of why I changed majors." … Continue reading →

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Jun. 11, 2013

Sonlight Summer Science!

By Luke

Imagine your children enjoying science activities. Depending on how things have gone in the past, that may be hard to imagine. And if that's you, you're not alone. Years ago we created the Discover & Do DVD series to give … Continue reading →

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Jun. 7, 2013

Why Isn't Sonlight's History Chronological?

By Luke

Sonlight pioneered the literature-based approach to homeschooling over twenty years ago. But that's not all. We also focus on history as the backbone of our Core programs. This was a rather unorthodox idea at the time. Since 1990, others have … Continue reading →

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Jun. 6, 2013

Anatomy of a convention ...

By Judy

Homeschool conferences and conventions consume my time in May and June. Back-to-back weekends traveling, unloading, and meeting with parents, young and old, who are seeking the very best choices for educating their children. The hotels begin to run together after … Continue reading →

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Jun. 5, 2013

Fun with a purpose...

By Jill

I love preschoolers. I love their sense of humor, their unending curiosity, their imagination and the way they put their whole selves into whatever they do. This week is a busy one for me. While my daughter-in-law is out of … Continue reading →

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Jun. 4, 2013

Learning Skills All Summer Long

By Luke

When did I learn the specific skills I use in my job every day? The "three Rs" came, predominately, from my homeschool studies. I did not pick up reading, writing, or arithmetic on my own (though, I've heard a few … Continue reading →

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May. 31, 2013

Why Sonlight Books Get Made Into Movies

By Luke

His pointy black hair and carefully maintained goatee make him look a bit like Iron Man (you can meet him in my Sonlight Field Tour video at the 5:25 mark). I'm filling my water bottle and he's rinsing out his coffee … Continue reading →

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