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Jun. 26, 2020
12 More Books from American History That Teach Empathy
Here is yet another collection of great titles taken from Sonlight Readers and Read-Alouds that teach empathy. When you read a book, you put yourself in the characters' shoes, seeing the world through their eyes, and experiencing their feelings. This … Continue reading
Jun. 16, 2020
Finally, an American History Curriculum for Kindergarten!
This post was originally published as Finally, a Kindergarten American History Curriculum! on Oaxacaborn blog. It is reposted here with permission of the author, Gina Munsey. Does an accurate American history curriculum for kindergarten actually exist? A good homeschool history … Continue reading
May. 4, 2020
12 Books from American History That Teach Empathy
When you think of teaching your kids empathy, person-to-person activities probably come to mind: volunteering in under-served communities taking mission trips compromising with siblings Would it surprise you to know that reading books is just as effective at developing compassion … Continue reading
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Mar. 2, 2020
Introducing Sonlight's New Kindergarten Program: Exploring American History
NEW FOR 2020Sonlight's Kindergarten Program: Exploring American History For years the Sonlight team has thought about a kindergarten American history program for ages 5-6. But we couldn't find a quality textbook or spine (a book that runs through the entire program … Continue reading
Feb. 5, 2020
6 Ways to Teach Civics in Your Homeschool
Jessica, age 13, reads from American History 120. I was a sophomore in college when I first walked into a civics class. It was a class titled American Government, and I was not excited about it in the least. I … Continue reading
Dec. 30, 2019
12 Unexpected Books for Presidents’ Day
For Presidents' Day, you probably want to expose your homeschoolers to the holiday in some fashion so they know it's more than merely a time for retailers to put appliances on sale! For younger children, you can do simple crafts … Continue reading
Aug. 3, 2018
What To Do If Your Child Hates Homeschool History
While all kids have their favorite school subjects, it's especially sad to me when kids say they hate history. Unfortunately, I understand how it can happen. I, too, used to despise history because the method I encountered in public school … Continue reading
