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May. 18, 2020
The Sonlight Biographies That Changed My Life
Four years before I was born, my father quit the band. He had made a living as a musician and record producer since the age of 18, and now he was in search of a life that prioritized family. He … Continue reading
May. 15, 2020
5 Sonlight Books on the Big Screen in 2020
Which did you like better, the book or the movie? This common question lends a wonderful opportunity to extend the experience of a story. Practice critical thinking by comparing a director's presentation of a plot-line or an actor's impression of … Continue reading
Tagged books, film, Homeschooling, movie night, movies
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May. 13, 2020
10 More Cry-Alouds: Books That Move You to Tears
Did you know that the tears shed from happiness or sorrow are chemically different from the tears caused by an irritant in the eye? "Emotional tears, for instance, have been found to contain protein-based hormones including the neurotransmitter leucine enkephalin, … Continue reading
Tagged book lists, books, cry, tear-jerker
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May. 4, 2020
12 Books from American History That Teach Empathy
When you think of teaching your kids empathy, person-to-person activities probably come to mind: volunteering in under-served communities taking mission trips compromising with siblings Would it surprise you to know that reading books is just as effective at developing compassion … Continue reading
Tagged American history, books, empathy
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Apr. 24, 2020
How Can Sonlight Expect Us to Read So Many Books at Once?
"So thankful we tried Sonlight 6 years ago!" —Jennie W. of Puryear, TN Like many homeschool programs, Sonlight comes with a teacher’s guide (called an Instructor’s Guide) that lays out a daily schedule for parents. It breaks the yearly books … Continue reading
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Apr. 22, 2020
Top Ten Cry-Alouds: Books You’ll Love to Cry Over with Your Kids
The kind of book that generates the most passionate personal response is usually one that made us cry. Mention one of the ten books listed below in a group of Sonlighters, and you will hear these kinds of phrases from … Continue reading
Tagged cry, death, emotion, emotions, empathy, hard topics, intelligence
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Apr. 8, 2020
3 Reasons Explode the Code Should Be Part of Your Language Arts Curriculum
In Sonlight’s kindergarten through second grade, Explode the Code (ETC) is offered as an optional resource. Although Sonlight’s Language Arts is sufficient in itself without ETC, I think Explode the Code is a notable resource which should be part of … Continue reading
