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Jun. 7, 2013
Why Isn't Sonlight's History Chronological?
Sonlight pioneered the literature-based approach to homeschooling over twenty years ago. But that's not all. We also focus on history as the backbone of our Core programs. This was a rather unorthodox idea at the time. Since 1990, others have … Continue reading
Apr. 3, 2013
One Hundred and one years...
This past week a friend of mine died at the age of one hundred and one years old. She was born in 1912; the same year the Titanic sank and New Mexico and Arizona became states. Minnie, her husband and … Continue reading
Tagged character, Christianity, Encouragement, goals, history, learning, prayer, priorities
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Jan. 9, 2013
How to Get Back into the Swing of Homeschooling
Re-entry into homeschooling can be tough; it doesn't matter if it's Christmas break or Summer vacation. Don't believe me? Here's just one recent account. So how do you get back into the swing of homeschooling? You don't do it like … Continue reading
Tagged getting started, goals, holidays, Homeschooling, summer, vacation
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Jan. 2, 2013
My Goal...No More Resolutions!
A year and a half ago I was what doctor’s call morbidly obese. I knew I was overweight and I had made various resolutions over multiple decades to lose weight. I would say something like, “Starting on Monday, or January … Continue reading
Oct. 19, 2012
Shake Things Up, Make a Goal
The air is a brisk 58 degrees as I step into the sunshine for my daily walk after lunch. My phone rings three times before my wife picks up. Immediately following our exchange of hellos, Brittany passes me off to … Continue reading
Tagged extracurricular, goals
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Oct. 10, 2012
Why Children Cheat: Classrooms, Karma, and Consequences
Within the recesses of her hoody, she embodies the girl described in the opening of Britt Nicole's Headphones song. It's the next best thing to an invisibility cloak. And from these artificial shadows, she glares at the loathed "bubble test" … Continue reading
Jan. 3, 2012
What are Your Homeschool Goals for 2012?
What are you looking forward to in this next year of your homeschooling adventure? Anything you're particularly excited about? I'm excited about the latest in Sonlight's homeschool curriculum. I have new goals for this blog, and I'm looking forward to … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, goals, Homeschooling
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