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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. 18, 2020
How Sonlight Helps You Talk with Your Children about Racism
Even if we believe we need to talk with our children about race, the task can feel daunting at times. You probably want your children to grow up knowing that God made everyone, He loves everyone and we should love … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, books, cultures, discussions, family, Homeschooling, race, racism
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May. 20, 2020
Three Tips For Reading Usborne Books
For several decades, Usborne has been publishing staples of home learning. Every time we open one of these favorites, we encounter a new vein of knowledge to be mined and new connections to be made. Four we especially love are … Continue reading
Tagged books, history, homeschool, reading, science, tips, usborne
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May. 18, 2020
The Sonlight Biographies That Changed My Life
Four years before I was born, my father quit the band. He had made a living as a musician and record producer since the age of 18, and now he was in search of a life that prioritized family. He … Continue reading
May. 15, 2020
5 Sonlight Books on the Big Screen in 2020
Which did you like better, the book or the movie? This common question lends a wonderful opportunity to extend the experience of a story. Practice critical thinking by comparing a director's presentation of a plot-line or an actor's impression of … Continue reading
Tagged books, film, Homeschooling, movie night, movies
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May. 13, 2020
10 More Cry-Alouds: Books That Move You to Tears
Did you know that the tears shed from happiness or sorrow are chemically different from the tears caused by an irritant in the eye? A good cry is cathartic—a way to pour out emotions that may be stuffed down and … Continue reading
Tagged book lists, books, cry, tear-jerker
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May. 4, 2020
12 Books from American History That Develop Empathy
When you think of teaching your kids empathy, person-to-person activities probably come to mind: Would it surprise you to know that reading books is just as effective at developing compassion for others? It's quite amazing and wonderful that we can … Continue reading
Tagged American history, books, empathy
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