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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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Feb. 24, 2020

5 Fast and Easy Extension Activities for Least of All

By Veronica Soto

Least of All by Carol Purdy, a Read-Aloud from History / Bible / Literature (HBL) A, is about a little girl who feels lost in a large family. Despite its brevity, Least of All has a depth of meaning that … Continue reading →

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Aug. 26, 2019

10 Can't-Miss Read-Alouds for the Early Years

By Deana Wood

I’ll begin my eighth year teaching my children with Sonlight curriculum this fall, and while my children have enjoyed it thoroughly, I have to admit that I have more fun than anyone! Let’s just say that my kids never have … Continue reading →

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Aug. 13, 2018

Motor Memory: The Missing Piece for Kids with Bad Handwriting

By Veronica Soto

When teaching kids manuscript and cursive handwriting, many homeschool parents forget about the importance of motor memory. Motor memory, simply put, is the ability to instantly recall and replicate specific motor movements. When you do something so many times that … Continue reading →

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