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Aug. 25, 2021

Being a Scribe for Your Child: The Secret to Easier Homeschool Lessons

By Melissa Schofield-Linnell

Some children love writing and choose to write little notes or annotate pictures they have drawn just for fun. Others are less keen and write only when they must. Reluctance can make writing a battle, and language arts becomes the … Continue reading →

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Feb. 10, 2021

Sonlight Language Arts: A Holistic Approach Instead of Worksheets

By Sarita

When I was in the ninth grade, my language arts program consisted of studying grammar for an entire year. I can diagram sentences with the best of them. But is that language arts? What about worksheets? Do they teach language … Continue reading →

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Jan. 29, 2021

Language Acquisition in Babies: A Guide for Homeschoolers

By Sarita

Babies have an amazing ability to acquire language from 6 to 8 months. At that point, they are capable of learning any language. At 9 months, that ability almost magically turns off. They (usually) get stuck in one particular language, … Continue reading →

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Dec. 9, 2020

13 Ways to Change Your Child's Attitude Toward Copywork

By Deana Wood

Copywork...some kids love it. Some kids hate it. If your child is in the hate camp, you might be wondering how to make it more enjoyable for them. I’m here to help! Copywork doesn’t have to be a drudgery. It … Continue reading →

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May. 29, 2020

Help! I'm Scared to Teach Math and Writing

By Sarita

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 →

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Apr. 8, 2020

3 Reasons Explode the Code Should Be Part of Your Language Arts Curriculum

By Katy Crisp

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 →

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Mar. 18, 2020

11 Poetry Anthologies for Kids That Every Home Library Needs

By Sonlight

If your home library is sorely lacking in the poetry genre, this list solves the problem with 11 anthologies. Each book will appeal to all ages from young children to adults. Whether you are looking for fodder for memorization or … Continue reading →

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