Category Archives: Reading and Literature

Aug. 31, 2018

Mapping Wild Island: A Hands-on Project for My Father's Dragon

By Veronica Soto

If your kids are fascinated by fictional maps inside the covers of novels, let them recreate a 3D model of Wild Island from My Father's Dragon. Here's how!

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Aug. 29, 2018

6 Ways to Extend Window on the World

By Gina Munsey

See the world with Window on the World, a geography title in Sonlight's Intro to World History. And then go farther with these extension ideas for cultural literacy and missions.

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Aug. 27, 2018

6 Extension Activities for Kids Who Love My Father’s Dragon

By Veronica Soto

My Father’s Dragon from History / Bible / Literature K is an engaging adventure through Wild Island. It's a favorite with my kids! Here are some easy extension activities you can do as you read through the book. Does the book … Continue reading →

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Aug. 8, 2018

3 Life Lessons for Adults from Sonlight's Kindergarten Curriculum

By Bethany Weathersby

Not only is Intro to the World: Cultures filled with fun stories our kids love to hear, but it also holds encouragement for us as homeschooling parents. That's the beauty of a great book—it is inspiring to multiple ages, touching … Continue reading →

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Aug. 6, 2018

5 Rewards of a Reading Lifestyle

By Gina Munsey

Mention Sonlight to someone, and the conversation might turn toward a discussion of living books versus textbooks. But to me, Sonlight is more than the sum of its literature-based parts. Reading is not a philosophy of education; it’s a way … Continue reading →

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Jul. 13, 2018

4 Reasons to Read Books with Dynamic (not Static) Characters

By Gina Munsey

Recently we moved—a rather sudden, unplanned move—seven-hundred-miles inland, in the middle of the school year. I’m not the type to go poking around for change. We didn’t move because I wanted a change; in fact, I’d be quite content in … Continue reading →

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Jun. 29, 2018

Raising the Advanced Reader: Challenging While Protecting

By Amber Smith

If you’re raising an advanced reader, you are probably, like me, thankful for the public library. We have raised ten kids who love books. You can imagine, that’s a ton of books being schlepped back and forth, piled in little … Continue reading →

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