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May. 19, 2021
5 Ways to Get Kids to Put Down the Devices and Pick Up a Book
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
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
May. 2, 2021
Helping Third Culture Kids Understand Home: Books that Speak to the Expat Child
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
Apr. 21, 2021
Book-ending Our Homeschool Days: The Legacy of Sharing Great Literature
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
Mar. 1, 2021
How to Talk to Kids About Books You Haven’t Read
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
Feb. 2, 2021
12 Must-Read Books for Black History Month
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
