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Apr. 2, 2021
Why Sonlight Doesn't Insulate Children from Non-Christian Ideas or Religions
I've noticed two overarching styles of preparing Christian students to engage with the world around them. One approach seems primarily inward-focused, seeking to keep children from non-Christian ideas and teaching them to defend their faith and know how to answer … Continue reading
Tagged books, Christianity, critical thinking, cultures, discussion, ideas
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Mar. 5, 2021
Parent-intensive Versus Hands-off Homeschooling
Did you know that some homeschool programs will teach your children for you? You can put your child in front of a computer and then go about your day. Your kids can be homeschooled without your being involved. This is … Continue reading
Mar. 1, 2021
How to Talk to Kids About Books You Haven’t Read
A fellow Sonlighter recently asked about her children's habit of reading ahead of the Sonlight schedule. “How can I test my children’s comprehension when they are reading ahead of the IG? Do I need to cover each discussion question to … Continue reading
Feb. 8, 2021
Learning to Weigh Conflicting Perspectives with Sonlight
My chief desire for Sonlight is to help you raise children prepared to do whatever God calls them to do. In order to do that well, Sonlight presents multiple views on various issues. Students in today's world quickly realize that … Continue reading
Tagged discernment, discussion, history, ideas, perspective, science
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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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Aug. 12, 2019
10 Fun Games to Make Discussion Questions & Vocabulary Memorable
To help your child comprehend and digest Readers and Read-Alouds, Sonlight Instructor’s Guides (IGs) are packed with vocabulary enrichment and discussion questions. These help us to teach our children goodness, truth, and beauty with each and every lesson. Look these … Continue reading
Tagged discussion, fun, games, reading, vocabulary
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