Tag Archives: activities

Oct. 9, 2020

50 Practical But Under-appreciated Homeschool Ideas

Making the most of Sonlight means seeing the content from fresh angles, rebuilding habits to rehabilitate forgotten ideas, and safeguarding a peaceful home-life. When it’s time to restructure and reinvigorate, consider these ideas for a new lease on the homeschool … Continue reading →

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Mar. 9, 2020

4 Homeschool Extras You Shouldn't Skip

By Rachel Guerrero

Homeschool families often end up choosing the homeschool lifestyle because they enjoy the freedom to make their own educational choices. They shun following a set of standardized guidelines about what each and every school day ought to include. Along the … Continue reading →

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Feb. 12, 2020

25 Ways to Satisfy the Wiggle Worm Urge During Read-Alouds

By Katy Crisp

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 →

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May. 6, 2019

Kitchen Chemistry: Testing pH Levels with Cabbage

By Gina Munsey

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 →

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Apr. 3, 2019

3 Outside-the-box Learning Activities When You Need a Day of Fun

By Bethany Weathersby

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 →

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Mar. 13, 2019

Build a Working Arm Muscle: A Science Activity Tutorial

By Gina Munsey

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 →

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Dec. 19, 2018

Fast and Easy Extension Ideas for The Boxcar Children

By Veronica Soto

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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