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Aug. 31, 2016
The School Year Begins #2
Just Because You Were Called, Doesn't Mean It Will Be Easy There's a story about St. Teresa of Avila that I love. Apparently, she was bucked off her horse into a river on the way to visit one of her … Continue reading
Aug. 30, 2016
The School Year Begins #1
I love seeing all the beautiful photos of families starting the school year. And I enjoy reading so many different responses to the start of school: Surprised that it takes such a short time each day Thrilled to get through … Continue reading
Aug. 13, 2016
Books #5: Global perspective
So you've read about how it's different to read books than to do workbooks, and you've read about why Sonlight doesn't do progress tests. You've hopefully been inspired by the thrill of greater cultural literacy, and been encouraged (hopefully) by … Continue reading
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Aug. 12, 2016
Books #4: No Indoctrination.
As often as possible and practical, Sonlight programs seek to offer more than one perspective. And in the Sonlight Instructor's Guides, you shouldn't find many (any?) statements like, "This is how you should think." (We certainly try to avoid them!) … Continue reading
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Aug. 11, 2016
Books #2: No Tests
Sonlight doesn't test. In a classroom setting, it makes sense that teachers offer progress tests. How else would they be able to evaluate how each individual student is doing, what each student is retaining? Homeschooling parents, though, have ample opportunity … Continue reading
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May. 20, 2016
Zooming out and in: Global-minded homeschooling
I’ve always loved maps -- the delicate wandering lines, the stars and circles hovering over city centers, the softly-worn paper folds creating ridges and peaks where the creases bisect latitude and longitude. Even the mysterious names themselves have a cadence, … Continue reading
Apr. 4, 2016
A Heart for the World: A Gift that Lasts a Lifetime
I grew up in a community so tiny we didn’t even have a post office. We had to drive an hour to the nearest mall. And yet, the world came to my kitchen table while my family homeschooled together. What … Continue reading
