Category Archives: Sarita’s Word

A bi-weekly encouraging message from Sonlight’s President, Sarita Holzmann. Sarita’s Word is featured in The Beam.

May. 8, 2019

An Easy Way to Celebrate Growth in Your Homeschool

By Sarita

Some homeschool milestones feel huge. There's nothing quite like the joy of watching a child learn to read. But most milestones are a bit quieter than that. And they often go unnoticed. As you go along day by day faithfully … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment
Feb. 15, 2019

Why Sonlight Curriculum Doesn't Use Parent Scripts

By Sarita

I wholeheartedly believe that God equips you to teach your children and that Sonlight can be one small part of that equipping! But Sonlight has never tried to dictate everything for you to believe or say to your children while teaching … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment
Feb. 6, 2019

The Big List: 25 Ways Reading Helps Your Children

By Sarita

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 , , , , , , | Leave a comment
Feb. 4, 2019

The 3 Things You Need for Teaching Critical Thinking

By Sarita

If you have a baby and would like her to learn to speak English as she grows, what would you do? Would you go out and buy a vocabulary curriculum for her, start it at 6 months old, and trust … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment
Jan. 30, 2019

5 Homeschool Organization Questions that Make a Big Impact

By Sarita

Could you homeschool organization use a makeover? Start with these five areas. Your answers will lead you to changes that make a big impact! Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment
Jan. 14, 2019

The Power That a “Not Yet” Attitude Brings to Your Homeschool

By Sarita

I watched a TED Talk recently that inspired me. Carol Dweck started with the example of a Chicago school that has a grade labeled “Not Yet.” The idea, Dweck says, is that we are in a process of learning. Just … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , | Leave a comment
Dec. 14, 2018

8 Books to Inspire Christmas Conversations

By Sarita

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 →

Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment