Category Archives: Reading and Literature

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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Jan. 20, 2021

Helping Kids Remember History

By Veronica Soto

As homeschoolers, we have all gone through periods where our children just don’t seem to be interested in their history lessons. History is full of long, unusual names of people and places that are hard to pronounce and even harder … Continue reading →

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Jan. 8, 2021

12 Missionary Biographies Set in Asia

By Sonlight

Sonlight is full of great books, but among all the genres included in the History / Bible / Literature packages, the missionary biographies are probably the most cherished and life-impacting.

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Oct. 28, 2020

How Reading Sonlight Books Helps Children with Anxiety

By Veronica Soto

After years of using Sonlight, I can see how the books help children work through anxiety and fears in unexpected ways.

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Oct. 14, 2020

6 Solutions When Your Child's Reading Is Not up to Par

By Deana Wood

You’ve been at the at-home learning game for a few weeks now, and you are feeling a little uneasy. Your child just isn’t grasping reading like you hoped, and you might be feeling that you just aren’t able to help … Continue reading →

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