Category Archives: News

Jun. 13, 2012

MathTacular Reviews

By Luke

Amber, the co-star of MathTacular, recently alerted me to the fact that only one person has left a review of MathTacular4 on the website. "I've been dying to know what people think of it for so long," she said. "After … Continue reading →

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Jun. 12, 2012

Four Benefits of Literature-Rich Learning

By Robert

It's no secret that Sonlight offers literature-rich homeschool curriculum. There are many benefits to this approach, but I'll mention four here. First, reading quality books helps us learn to receive literature, not simply use it. C.S. Lewis used these terms … Continue reading →

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Jun. 8, 2012

From Luke's Inbox: Favorite Homeschool Memories

By Luke

What are some of your favorite memories about homeschooling as a child? What do you wish you could (or could not) have done now that you are an adult? I don't come from a homeschooled background, so I'd love to … Continue reading →

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Jun. 5, 2012

One More Year...

By Jill

I have heard Sarita Holzmann, founder and president of Sonlight, speak many times. One of the things I have heard her say more than once is that when she started Sonlight, she wanted to gather the best of the best … Continue reading →

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Jun. 1, 2012

Time Payment Tutorial

By Luke

"Could we include instructions on how to select a Time Payment option during checkout?" The idea had struck me years ago. It's not immediately obvious how to take advantage of Sonlight's Payment Plans. But I'd gotten busy and didn't do … Continue reading →

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May. 30, 2012

Fibonacci and Faith

By Luke

I watched a video that suggested the Fibonacci sequence is "proof of a Creator." A video I find even more compelling is Nature by Numbers. The connections and patterns are amazing! But what I don't find compelling is the idea … Continue reading →

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May. 29, 2012

Why Parents Have It Better Than Professionals

By Luke

She reminds me of my wife right out of college, only with glasses and darker hair. She's friendly and seems happy enough to chat. "But I may fall asleep," she warns me. "I'm exhausted." I am too. We're on a … Continue reading →

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