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Aug. 14, 2024
The Big List: 25 Ways Reading Helps Your Children
I love books. And I love helping children learn to love books not only because reading is a great pastime. I also believe that reading and hearing stories read out loud should be central in every child’s education. So it’s … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, books, learning, read-aloud, reading, reading aloud, vocabulary, wrad
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Jan. 11, 2024
The Three R's: Covering the Basics as a New Homeschooler
When you think about a good education, you think about the three R's: reading, writing and arithmetic. How might you approach these key areas in your children's homeschool education? Here's a basic overview of the foundations you'll want to cover … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, math, reading, writing
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Feb. 1, 2023
10 Ways to Breathe Fresh Air into February Homeschool Doldrums
Here is some encouragement for your February blahs. Do any of these 10 ideas inspire you? Continue reading
Tagged change, doldrums, February, Homeschooling, winter
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Nov. 28, 2022
11 Books to Inspire Christmas Conversations
It’s officially my favorite season. Christmas fills my house with joyful music and family gatherings as we wait in hopeful expectation for Christ’s arrival. While carols, gifts, and yummy treats are nice, the true meaning of Christmas is much better, … Continue reading
Nov. 27, 2022
The History in Your Nativity Scene
During the Christmas season, I pass by my nativity sets every day. I have several in my house and at the Sonlight office. Their beauty brings a smile to my face. But their simple beauty is not a fairy tale … Continue reading
Tagged Blessings, Celebrate Jesus, history, nativity
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Nov. 26, 2022
What Did Mary Know? A Christmas Devotional
I've listened to the Christmas carol, Mary, Did You Know, at least 30 times this season. I find it gorgeous, and I can't stop thinking about its central question: Mary did you know? Watch a beautiful a cappella rendition of … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, Christmas, history, Meditation
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Jul. 29, 2022
Tips for a New School Year
With the new school year upon us, I'd like to offer a few tips that I learned over the years we homeschooled and afterward as I have listened to and talked with hundreds of other homeschool parents. May this encourage … Continue reading
