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Oct. 28, 2020

How Reading Sonlight Books Helps Children with Anxiety

By Veronica Soto

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

By Sonlight

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

By Jack Stewart

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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Sep. 2, 2020

11 Books for Your Homeschool Nature Center

By Sonlight

Set aside a shelf for kids to showcase their treasures from nature walks. Add these books for easy reference, and their appreciation for God's creation will abound! Browsing these books can inspire field trips to nature preserves, zoos, and the … Continue reading →

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Aug. 28, 2020

12 Must-Have Books for Kids Who Love History

By Sonlight

To introduce students to the big picture of history and nurture your budding historian, the spines from various History / Bible / Literature programs are a wonderful starting point. A history spine is a reference book that is used for … Continue reading →

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Aug. 21, 2020

How Sonlight Made Me a Book Lover in High School

By Jack Stewart

It’s a common misconception that a literature-rich, playful, self-directed education becomes obsolete once exams loom in upper grades. As I reached  high school age, however, I was growing into Sonlight, rather than growing out of it. Though we made less … Continue reading →

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Jul. 17, 2020

The Best of Sonlight Summer Readers, Part 1

By Meredith Kyle

The relaxed pace of summer learning provides the perfect opportunity to put away the schedule and enjoy unstructured reading. Summer reading keeps the skills your kids learned during the school year sharp while still providing entertainment. There’s no need to … Continue reading →

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