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Jun. 12, 2020
From Public School to Homeschool: Accepting Being Different
Having been a public school graduate and a public school teacher, I never even considered homeschooling. I had already sent my oldest child to kindergarten at the local public school, and he was successful. However, something kept nagging me. I … Continue reading
Jun. 4, 2020
30 Years. 30 Blessings to Celebrate.
To celebrate Sonlight’s 30th anniversary, here are 30 blessings to celebrate. Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you on your homeschool journey. Continue reading
Jun. 1, 2020
Does Learning Have to Be Painful?
Some educators seem to suggest: “Learning is painful. Get used to it.” They expect kids to learn to grit their teeth and persevere. And yes, education may be hard. Perseverance is a valuable skill. But should that be our starting point … Continue reading
May. 29, 2020
Help! I'm Scared to Teach Math and Writing
Two subjects in particular can strike fear in a homeschool parent's heart: math and writing. You know they're crucial for your child's academic success, but you may doubt your ability to teach them well. Don't be scared to teach math … Continue reading
Tagged fears, Homeschooling, language arts, math, teaching, teaching writing, writing
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May. 25, 2020
If my kids don’t beg for school, can they still love to learn?
You’ve probably heard it: Love to Learn, Love to Teach, Guaranteed. I get great joy from helping families love to learn together. But you may wonder what it actually means to love to learn? What does that look like? Do … Continue reading
Tagged Guaranteed, Homeschooling, Love to Learn, motivation, passion, Sonlight
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May. 15, 2020
5 Sonlight Books on the Big Screen in 2020
Which did you like better, the book or the movie? This common question lends a wonderful opportunity to extend the experience of a story. Practice critical thinking by comparing a director's presentation of a plot-line or an actor's impression of … Continue reading
Tagged books, film, Homeschooling, movie night, movies
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May. 11, 2020
Three Must-Haves for Your Homeschool Room
The most wonderful thing about homeschooling is also also the most difficult thing about homeschooling: Learning is implanted in real life and real relationships. Sometimes I have to stop reading in the middle of a chapter in order to change … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, school rooms
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