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Apr. 8, 2020
3 Reasons Explode the Code Should Be Part of Your Language Arts Curriculum
In Sonlight’s kindergarten through second grade, Explode the Code (ETC) is offered as an optional resource. Although Sonlight’s Language Arts is sufficient in itself without ETC, I think Explode the Code is a notable resource which should be part of … Continue reading
Apr. 1, 2020
3 Reasons to Read Missionary Biographies
When I first started homeschooling, one attractive element of Sonlight’s curriculum was the fact that each age level contains missionary biographies or autobiographies. Learning about the lives of missionaries—their successes, failures, hardships, and devotion— is awe-inspiring. That awe is something … Continue reading
Tagged biographies, books, Homeschooling, missionary, missions, reading
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Mar. 16, 2020
Why Homeschooling Abroad is Tough (And How to Handle It)
"We knew we would be homeschooling when we were preparing to move to Papua New Guinea as missionaries. After doing research, we chose Sonlight because of its emphasis on learning from real books from a Christian perspective. We love Sonlight's … Continue reading
Tagged abroad, EXPATRIATES, Homeschooling, missionaries, overseas, tips
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Mar. 9, 2020
4 Homeschool Extras You Shouldn't Skip
Homeschool families often end up choosing the homeschool lifestyle because they enjoy the freedom to make their own educational choices. They shun following a set of standardized guidelines about what each and every school day ought to include. Along the … Continue reading
Mar. 6, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Sonlight's Markable Map
"We love this map! It’s a great hands-on tool for Kage (6) to use. This visual aid furthers his understanding of the size of each continent, the locations of the oceans, and much more. He is a visual learner like … Continue reading
Tagged geography, Homeschooling, mapping, maps, markable map, Sonlight, tips
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Feb. 26, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Timeline Figures for Homeschool History
Although Sonlight’s complete curriculum makes choosing a program for your child easy, The Timeline Book is can seem rather vague to new homeschoolers. They may have a hard time visualizing how it works or what benefits it brings. Once I … Continue reading
Feb. 10, 2020
5 Perks Every Homeschool Family Should Take Advantage Of
"We sold our house in Florida and just about everything we owned and began traveling the country in our RV. We now call it roadschooling instead of homeschooling. Traveling around the USA, visiting national parks, monuments, and historical places is … Continue reading
