Category Archives: Reading and Literature

Feb. 22, 2019

2 Keys for Homeschooling a Delayed or Struggling Reader

By Bethany Weathersby

One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is that kids can learn at their own pace. Those who excel in a subject can move ahead at breakneck speed, while those who struggle can slow things down to a manageable pace. … Continue reading →

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Feb. 13, 2019

7 Q&As for Homeschooling the Advanced Reader

By Veronica Soto

Some children are advanced readers who excel at reading. Either they read naturally without a lot of instruction, or they learn it effortlessly after a few lessons and quickly zoom way ahead of grade level. If you have an advanced … Continue reading →

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Jan. 21, 2019

5 Simple Ways to Extend and Deepen Your Homeschool Bible Reading

By Deana Wood

Seven years ago when we began our homeschool journey, my goal was simple. We wanted to raise children to love the Lord with their hearts, minds, and souls, and to love their neighbor as themselves. We figured that if we … Continue reading →

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Dec. 19, 2018

Fast and Easy Extension Ideas for The Boxcar Children

By Veronica Soto

The Boxcar Children has always been a family favorite. We’re glad Sonlight includes this simple, heartwarming adventure in its Kindergarten program (also in History / Bible / Literature A). Expensive, complicated projects that require a lot of prep work or cost a … Continue reading →

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Nov. 23, 2018

Extension Activities for Winnie the Pooh

By Veronica Soto

Winnie the Pooh is one of the Read-Alouds from History / Bible / Literature A Intro to the World: Cultures. But it's more than that to me. It's a childhood favorite and one that I love introducing to my children each time one … Continue reading →

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Nov. 16, 2018

You Want Me To Talk to My Kindergartener About Nazis?

By Heather Mills Schwarzen

Although it’s been a decade and a half since I first unboxed History / Bible/ Literature A Intro to the World: Cultures (HBL A), I can still remember my awe as I familiarized myself with each book. Some titles I knew … Continue reading →

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Nov. 14, 2018

Seven Reasons to Celebrate Picture Books

By Sarita

At Sonlight, we believe picture books are a vital, wonderful part of a child's education. So to celebrate Picture Book Month in November, here are seven reasons to snuggle up with your children and read a picture book right now. … Continue reading →

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