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Feb. 12, 2020
25 Ways to Satisfy the Wiggle Worm Urge During Read-Alouds
If I told you my children were always perfectly still, quiet, and attentive during our Read-Alouds, I would be lying. Don’t get me wrong. My children thoroughly enjoy reading time, so it’s not a lack of interest that distracts them … Continue reading
Tagged activities, read-alouds, reading, reading aloud
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May. 6, 2019
Kitchen Chemistry: Testing pH Levels with Cabbage
Acids and bases are common knowledge in our culture, so much so that the term litmus test means not simply to test for pH level, but also to make a determination on whether or not something—or someone—is acceptable. It’s interesting … Continue reading
Apr. 3, 2019
3 Outside-the-box Learning Activities When You Need a Day of Fun
Although learning is fun and Sonlight is a wonderfully delightful way to homeschool, there are times when you or your kids get in a rut. On those days when motivation is waning or bad attitudes are cropping up, a small … Continue reading
Mar. 13, 2019
Build a Working Arm Muscle: A Science Activity Tutorial
An observational approach is terrific for nature study, but doesn’t quite do the trick when it comes to anatomy, does it? It can be challenging to adequately teach about muscles and bones, when all the moving parts all hidden away … Continue reading
Tagged activities, anatomy, experiments, hands on, Learning Activities, projects, science
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Dec. 19, 2018
Fast and Easy Extension Ideas for The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children has always been a family favorite. We’re glad Sonlight includes this simple, heartwarming adventure in its Kindergarten program (also in History / Bible / Literature A). Expensive, complicated projects that require a lot of prep work or cost a … Continue reading
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Nov. 23, 2018
Extension Activities for Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is one of the Read-Alouds from History / Bible / Literature A Intro to the World: Cultures. But it's more than that to me. It's a childhood favorite and one that I love introducing to my children each time one … Continue reading
Nov. 12, 2018
Extension Activities for James Herriot’s Treasury for Children
I love to supplement the literature-based approach of Sonlight with hands-on crafts and extension activities. Besides the Hands-on History kit available for purchase, I like to add on even more projects inspired by the great books we read. I find that … Continue reading
