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Jun. 26, 2018
"Dear Sarita, Why did you choose that book?"
I've received a lot of feedback in 28 years. I treasure the stacks of letters from Sonlight parents who love the books I choose. But occasionally, I get letters that criticize—or even express great disappointment—in the titles I so carefully … Continue reading
May. 4, 2018
4 Reasons to Read Books That Might Make Your Kids (and You) Cry
If you are a family that spends a lot of time reading aloud, you have probably found at least a few books that caused tears. Book after book we read each afternoon, my kids have learned the sob routine. Nearing … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, books, cry, emotions, empathy, feelings, reading aloud
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May. 2, 2018
How to See Beauty in Unexpected Places: Lessons from “Cornstalks”
I am a lover of poetry. My daughter, on the other hand, is very literal. Her mind is scientific and pragmatic, and while she can—and does—memorize how to properly use idioms, she doesn’t have an intuitive sense for poetic language. … Continue reading
Tagged books, Homeschooling, poetry, Sonlight
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Apr. 26, 2018
Since Sonlight Books Are So Good, Why Are They Ever Replaced?
Ever wonder why Sonlight books are so good? It's because Sarita and her team review new releases year-round, a massive undertaking. You can’t just go to the library and pull random books off the shelf and end up with an … Continue reading
Tagged books, homeschool, news, Sonlight, updates
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Apr. 20, 2018
5 Reasons Children Need to Read Books with Flawed Characters
There is much focus in the homeschool culture on wholesome reading material, particularly titles which feature boys and girls of exemplary virtue. In these books, the main characters consistently—if not inexplicably—model correct choices and praiseworthy attitudes. Such flawless characters, the … Continue reading
Tagged books, character, flawed, grace, Homeschooling, parenting, reading, sin
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Apr. 13, 2018
Raising College Ready Students with a Literature-Rich Curriculum
A quote from David Coleman, president of the College Board and designer of the SAT and AP tests, caught my attention: “The single most important predictor of student success in college is the ability to read a range of complex … Continue reading
Mar. 6, 2018
Sonlight's New History of Science Curriculum: HBL J
HBL J is designed for students ages 13-15. Through Sonlight's all new History / Bible / Literature and Language Arts J: History of Science, you'll follow the path of scientific inquiry over the last 4,000 years. This fantastic new program shows you physicists, … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, history, homeschool, news, products, science, Sonlight, STEM
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