Category Archives: Reading and Literature

May. 19, 2021

5 Ways to Get Kids to Put Down the Devices and Pick Up a Book

By Elisabeth Laudermilch

Dr. Suess probably said it best: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Studies have shown that reading is a keystone skill that will help kids … Continue reading →

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May. 3, 2021

Sonlight Summer Readers: Mom's Secret for #Winning Book Choices

By Sonlight

Homeschool Moms and Reluctant Readers Stunned by the Engaging Adventures in the Sonlight Summer Readers! It's true. Homeschool moms, reluctant readers, and many more people have all purchased the Sonlight Summer Readers and been stunned by the engaging adventures and … Continue reading →

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May. 2, 2021

Helping Third Culture Kids Understand Home: Books that Speak to the Expat Child

By Rachel W

Third culture kids (TCKs) are a fascinating group of individuals who can identify with parts of several cultures, but never feel fully at home in any of them. These are very often missionary kids (MKs) or military kids. While their … Continue reading →

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Apr. 21, 2021

Book-ending Our Homeschool Days: The Legacy of Sharing Great Literature

By Karen Koch

I texted my 22-year-old son, Mason, “Hey, I just taught Miller about banned words.” Mason, like his younger brother Miller, found this same banned words lesson useful when he was a struggling writer at 12. He texted back “NOGI,” which … Continue reading →

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Mar. 29, 2021

Why Storytelling Matters for Your Homeschool

By Sarita

Imagine you grew up in an ancient indigenous culture with no books, no computers, no electricity. How would you have spent your evenings? Perhaps around a fire, listening to stories. Most cultures around the world have passed on their values … Continue reading →

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Mar. 1, 2021

How to Talk to Kids About Books You Haven’t Read

By Laura Lee Ellis

A fellow Sonlighter recently asked about her children's habit of reading ahead of the Sonlight schedule. “How can I test my children’s comprehension when they are reading ahead of the IG? Do I need to cover each discussion question to … Continue reading →

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Feb. 2, 2021

12 Must-Read Books for Black History Month

By Sonlight

If you are looking for books to read during Black History Month or simply wanting to add more diversity to your family reading, this list is what you need. Each of these books is part of a larger Sonlight curriculum, … Continue reading →

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