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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.
Jan. 20, 2021
Helping Kids Remember History
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
Tagged history, Homeschooling, teaching, techniques
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Jan. 8, 2021
12 Missionary Biographies Set in Asia
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. Yes, kids are learning geography, history, and vocabulary as they … Continue reading
Tagged asia, biographies, missionaries
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Oct. 28, 2020
How Reading Sonlight Books Helps Children with Anxiety
When I was young, I remember being anxious. Not only was I scared of mice, snakes, and the usual assortment of phobia-inducing creatures, but I also was scared of going up and down stairs at night, worried about natural disasters … Continue reading
Tagged anxiety, books, children, difficult, fears, kids, read-alouds, reading
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Oct. 14, 2020
6 Solutions When Your Child's Reading Is Not up to Par
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
Tagged gaps, phonics, reading, REMEDIAL, struggling reader
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Sep. 4, 2020
Disney Characters vs Sonlight Characters: Why It Matters
The suffering saint, the conquering hero, the beloved protector, and the caged bird are some of the favorite narratives for the human heart. When we hear them enough times, we insert ourselves as the protagonist and perform the stories. As … Continue reading
Tagged books, character, disney, entertainment, reading
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