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Feb. 17, 2026
A Literature-Based Science Approach to Homeschooling
Sonlight for history, literature, and Bible—sure. But Sonlight for science? Absolutely!
Tagged curriculum, Homeschooling, literacy, literature, science, Sonlight
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Jan. 14, 2022
6 Unique Solutions for the Child Who Hates to Read
Some children hate to read. Whether because of personality or ability, whether because they haven’t yet fallen in love with any book or because their interests really do lie elsewhere, some children are not yet bookworms. Maybe some will never … Continue reading
Mar. 31, 2021
Sonlight offers a better alternative to contemporary YA fiction
"Books show us the world, and in that sense, too many books for adolescents act like funhouse mirrors, reflecting hideously distorted portrayals of life." Meghan Cox Gurdon, children's book reviewer for The Wall Street Journal I agree with that quote. … Continue reading
Tagged books, inspiration, life experience, literature
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Nov. 4, 2020
Want to Boost Emotional Intelligence? Read Literature.
Is reading good for more than academic development? Absolutely. You may already know that reading good books (like those in Sonlight curriculum) helps your children develop good character, grow in leadership skills, develop empathy, and even talk with you about … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, fiction, literature, reading
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Jan. 13, 2020
Why I’m Glad Sonlight Includes Hard Books
Is it safe or good to read books, with your children, that include harder topics?
Feb. 4, 2019
The 3 Things You Need for Teaching Critical Thinking
If you have a baby and would like her to learn to speak English as she grows, what would you do? Would you go out and buy a vocabulary curriculum for her, start it at 6 months old, and trust … Continue reading
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
