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Dec. 18, 2019
Getting the Most Out of the Sonlight Bible Reading Plan
The Bible reading portion in Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature programs is one of our favorite parts of the day. I particularly appreciate how the assignments are listed at the very top of the Instructor’s Guide, a simple reminder … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, bible study, christian, Homeschooling, scripture, Sonlight, tips
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Dec. 9, 2019
What Makes Sonlight a Christian Homeschool Curriculum?
Sonlight offers Christian homeschool curriculum. Yet we include books that are written by non-Christians. We purposely do not slap a Bible reference on every page. And we tackle topics that make some people uncomfortable. So what makes Sonlight's curriculum Christian? … Continue reading
Jun. 5, 2019
7 Family Rules for Being Good Stewards of Technology
Technology is a blessing. Through advancements in technology in the last few decades, we have gained access to more information than we ever could have imagined. Do you need to renew your vehicle registration? No problem. That will only take … Continue reading
Tagged christian, family, family culture, family life, rules, technology
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Jan. 21, 2019
5 Simple Ways to Extend and Deepen Your Homeschool Bible Reading
Seven years ago when we began our homeschool journey, my goal was simple. We wanted to raise children to love the Lord with their hearts, minds, and souls, and to love their neighbor as themselves. We figured that if we … Continue reading
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Dec. 5, 2018
Does Beauty Even Matter in Homeschooling? (Yes! Here's Why)
As home educators, we shoulder the responsibility of ensuring our children learn to read, calculate figures and sums, and transcribe thoughts to paper. In the pursuit of these essential three Rs—reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic—where do truth and beauty fit in? … Continue reading
Tagged beauty, books, christian, family culture, God, Homeschooling, Sonlight
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Feb. 26, 2018
Honoring God with Academics: The Goal of Christian Homeschooling
When you hear the term academic excellence do you get a stuffy image of grading scales, tests, timers and No. 2 pencils—maybe even ivy-covered buildings? I'd like to make a case for the couch academic and how relational, delight-driven homeschooling and … Continue reading
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Nov. 3, 2017
The Myth of Fairness: Permission to be Unfair in Your Homeschool
“It’s not fair!” my youngest son wailed. This wasn't the first time that week those forbidden words had been uttered in our home, accusing me of being unfair in our homeschool. I can tolerate a lot of things, but the … Continue reading
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