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Jan. 23, 2021
Meaningful Lent and Easter Books for Kids
Easter is a time to reflect on the sorrow of Christ's death and the joy that comes with His Resurrection. As a homeschooler, you have the blessing of flexibility in your school schedule, and you may choose to set aside … Continue reading
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Dec. 16, 2020
5 Reasons Not to Avoid Tough Topics with Your Kids
I’ve heard it over and over. I’ve even thought it myself. I remember specifically reading the book Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans from HBL D. As I was reading about human sacrifice, I remember looking over at my fourth grader and … Continue reading
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Nov. 12, 2020
8 Books to Inspire Christmas Conversations
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 books, Christmas, christmas-2020, family, Holiday Season, holidays, reading
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Nov. 5, 2020
Favorite Christmas Literature Recommendations
The Christmas season is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with some cocoa and a great book. When the weather outside is frightful, you can make your living room seem bigger by exploring new places and meeting … Continue reading
Oct. 28, 2020
How Reading Sonlight Books Helps Children with Anxiety
When I was young, I remember being anxious. Not only was I scared of mice, snakes, and the usual assortment of phobia-inducing creatures, but I also was scared of going up and down stairs at night, worried about natural disasters … Continue reading
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Oct. 21, 2020
12 Books Perfect for Science Strewing
Just leave these books out where kids can find them, and let the science magic happen! That's what strewing is. It's a slightly sneaky and very laid-back learning strategy that capitalizes on a child's natural curiosity. You simply strew about … Continue reading
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Sep. 4, 2020
Disney Characters vs Sonlight Characters: Why It Matters
The suffering saint, the conquering hero, the beloved protector, and the caged bird are some of the favorite narratives for the human heart. When we hear them enough times, we insert ourselves as the protagonist and perform the stories. As … Continue reading
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