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Nov. 12, 2021
How to Homeschool: Switching from Public School to Homeschooling
To say I was a reluctant homeschooler is an understatement. When my husband suggested we switch to homeschool, I said, “You’re not going to enslave me like that! No way!” As an introvert, I did not want to be stuck … Continue reading
Nov. 8, 2021
How to Prepare for the Holidays, Homeschool Style
What if you could be more intentional about how you and your family spend the holiday season? As you prepare for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas, I'd like to encourage you to take advantage of one of the biggest benefits of … Continue reading
Tagged advent, Christmas, holidays, Homeschooling, Thanksgiving
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Nov. 7, 2021
A Deep Breath for Advent
What do you need right now? Pressures run high at Christmas. But the season of Advent is coming first —that season when we wait in hopeful expectation for Christ.
Nov. 5, 2021
St. Nicholas, Christmas, and Reasons to Teach Church History
What does church history have to do with Christmas? Well, for one, it tells us that Santa Claus did not originate as a way for Macy’s to sell more jewelry in December. Though the historical record is sketchy, we think … Continue reading
Nov. 1, 2021
Homeschooling Gifted Students: 9 Tips for Curriculum and Teaching
Rosie, age 9, loves reading in creative, outdoor places! “[Rosie] is a gifted learner and thrives on the challenging and also inviting Sonlight curriculum choices. Yesterday she wanted to schedule time to finish every single lesson in her 3rd grade … Continue reading
Apr. 7, 2021
How Moms & Dads Parent Together as a Homeschool Team
I am so thankful for my husband John's role in our family. In fact, he's been so instrumental in my children's lives, it's almost annoying. What do I mean? Well, not that I'm bitter or anything, but when my children … Continue reading
Tagged dads, Homeschooling, moms, parenting
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Apr. 2, 2021
Why Sonlight Doesn't Insulate Children from Non-Christian Ideas or Religions
I've noticed two overarching styles of preparing Christian students to engage with the world around them. One approach seems primarily inward-focused, seeking to keep children from non-Christian ideas and teaching them to defend their faith and know how to answer … Continue reading
Tagged books, Christianity, critical thinking, cultures, discussion, ideas
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