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Mar. 13, 2017
How a Literature-based Curriculum Prepares Teens for STEM Careers
What careers would you expect Sonlight students to choose? With a literature-rich curriculum, would you expect them to become missionaries, business people, pastors, or homemakers? Well, many certainly do. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. A literature-based homeschool … Continue reading
Mar. 6, 2017
3 Reasons for Homeschoolers to Pursue Extracurricular Activities
After I spoke at a homeschool conference last year, a mom came up to me with a big thank you. She breathed a huge sigh of relief, saying I had just given her great freedom. I looked at her quizzically. … Continue reading
Tagged extracurricular, family life, homeschool, sports
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Mar. 3, 2017
Humor: 30 Ways You Know You're a Homeschooler
Does something ever happen that makes you think, "Wow, I really am a homeschooler!" It could be your kids' delight over learning, the odd places you have school lessons, or the unique ways you teach your kids. Although there are many … Continue reading
Tagged funny, Homeschooling, humor
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Feb. 24, 2017
Seven Reasons to Study History (Rather Than Social Studies)
When I was in school, we learned about the world in seemingly unrelated snippets. My teachers called the subject Social Studies. We might start the year studying Chinese culture. Then we'd study the Pilgrims because it was getting close to … Continue reading
Tagged history, homeschool, philosophy, social studies
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Feb. 22, 2017
Can you combine Sonlight and another homeschool approach?
What if you love literature-based learning and Charlotte Mason, unit studies, classical homeschooling, or another homeschool approach? Can you combine Sonlight with one of those styles? In most cases, I would say absolutely yes. Families from a wide range of homeschool … Continue reading
Tagged combine, curriculum, Homeschooling, Learning Styles
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Feb. 19, 2017
To the Homeschool Mom Who Asks if Her Time at Home is Worthwhile
Do you ever wonder if you’re using your time well? Not in an hourly, time management sense, but in a big picture sense? Do you ever wonder if your time at home is worthwhile? I know young women who have … Continue reading
Feb. 3, 2017
Raising Brave Girls (Not Perfect Girls)
I wonder if many children lose their bravery around middle school. With such intense pressure to fit in, the allure of conformity outweighs courage. Then it’s hard to gain it back. I’m sure this happens to both girls and boys. … Continue reading
Tagged bravery, girls, parenting, reading
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