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Jun. 23, 2017
3 Brilliant Ways to Foster a Love for Reading in the First Five Years
My husband and I always wanted a big family. We also decided early on that we wanted to homeschool. When we had five kids in five years and things got a little bleary, we were intentional about at least one thing: We … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, preschool, preschoolers, reading, wrad
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Jun. 21, 2017
I Want to Homeschool, But I'm Afraid of Making Mistakes
I recently heard the fears of a mom deciding whether to pull her kids out of school. Public kindergarten was squelching her daughter’s love of learning, and she wanted something different for their family. But a significant worry from this … Continue reading
Tagged fears, Homeschooling, mistakes
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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
Tagged family, homeschool, Homeschooling, humor
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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
