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Jun. 14, 2017
How to Schedule a 5-Day Program in a 4-Day Homeschool Week
Sonlight offers a 5-day program and a 4-day program. Because the 4-day program has 36 fewer scheduled days in the Instructor's Guide, there are fewer books overall. But what if you want to follow the 4-day homeschool schedule while reading the 5-day … Continue reading
Jun. 12, 2017
10 Reasons We Still Stick with Sonlight After 10 Years
Ten years ago, when the Hayes family started their Sonlight journey, they didn't know what kind of adventures their lives would bring. But they knew that it would involve Sonlight in some way or another. And they were right. Discover … Continue reading
Jun. 2, 2017
4 Crazy Things People Say When They Find Out We Homeschool
This situation, in one form or another, happens to all of us homeschoolers. We are out in public during the week at a time when other kids are in school. We are spotted by a stranger—a stranger who loves to ask questions. So, … Continue reading
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May. 31, 2017
8 Ways to Use Your Summer for a Smooth New School Year
Many families homeschool year-round, going straight through the summer, taking breaks only when needed. But for the rest of us, a long summer break is a great way to rejuvenate. This summer as you are relaxing quietly in the air-conditioning … Continue reading
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May. 26, 2017
Nine Reminders for When I Think I'm Failing My Children by Homeschooling
Some days I get discouraged and fear that I'm failing my children by teaching them at home. I see the gaps in their learning. I fear they are behind or may fall behind. I wonder if we do too little bookwork … Continue reading
May. 24, 2017
10 Suggestions to Help a Struggling Learner
Homeschool moms are inundated with stories of student success. Even on the Sonlight blog, we highlight our Sonlight scholarship winners, but don’t tend to highlight the struggling learner. Yet one of the great strengths of homeschooling is how it can … Continue reading
May. 17, 2017
I Came Back to Sonlight Because I Love My Freedom
As we approached the end of our homeschool year, I did what all homeschooling moms do—I considered which curriculum to select for the next school year. In my household the end of the school year is a time of reflection to evaluate what is … Continue reading
