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Jul. 17, 2019
12 Books That Teach Empathy for Ages 3-5
Taking on the perspective of another person is at the heart of empathy. While you can lecture your kids about being kind, an easier and more effective way to teach empathy is to read books to them. This list of … Continue reading
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Jul. 12, 2019
6 Things to Know Before Teaching a Child How to Read at Home
Reading is the academic building block for every other subject and is often used as the primary standard when evaluating how well a child is doing in school. But deciding how (and when) to start can be difficult. There are … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, kindergarten, pre-reading, preschoolers, reading, teaching
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Jun. 21, 2019
7 Reasons Not to Teach Reading Early
"When my three-and-a-half year old asked to learn to read, I panicked. I had no idea where to start. I talked to one of Sonlight's Advisors, and she got us all set with Kindergarten Language Arts. The Instructor's Guide is … Continue reading
Mar. 25, 2019
5 Reasons to Love Explode the Code Phonics Workbooks
"My son works ahead in Explode the Code because he enjoys the fun way of learning phonics!" #sonlightstories from Emily P. of Burnsville, MN This year, I am working through the Explode the Code workbook series for the third time, … Continue reading
Mar. 6, 2019
The Grade Level Dilemma for Gifted Kids Just Starting School
Parents of young, gifted children frequently wonder about grade level when it comes time to start schooling—"What grade is my child?" This question seems all-important because grade level is often used to determine when to start formal schooling, what types … Continue reading
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Dec. 19, 2018
Fast and Easy Extension Ideas for The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children has always been a family favorite. We’re glad Sonlight includes this simple, heartwarming adventure in its Kindergarten program (also in History / Bible / Literature A). Expensive, complicated projects that require a lot of prep work or cost a … Continue reading
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Nov. 23, 2018
Extension Activities for Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is one of the Read-Alouds from History / Bible / Literature A Intro to the World: Cultures. But it's more than that to me. It's a childhood favorite and one that I love introducing to my children each time one … Continue reading
