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Feb. 3, 2021
5 Ways Literature-rich Learning Is Better than Memorization
Even if today’s math lesson may have felt like it lasted a thousand years, the truth is, we don’t have unlimited time with our kids at home. We must choose wisely how to spend our minutes as they become our … Continue reading
Jun. 4, 2020
30 Years. 30 Blessings to Celebrate.
To celebrate Sonlight’s 30th anniversary, here are 30 blessings to celebrate. Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you on your homeschool journey. Continue reading
May. 18, 2020
The Sonlight Biographies That Changed My Life
Four years before I was born, my father quit the band. He had made a living as a musician and record producer since the age of 18, and now he was in search of a life that prioritized family. He … Continue reading
Sep. 30, 2019
How a Literature-Rich Homeschool Works for a Child with Dyslexia
"Sonlight has given Eli a love for books despite his dyslexia. Reading aloud is the highlight of our day. Audio books are a must in our house. I could never read aloud as many books as he devours. Thank you, … Continue reading
Aug. 6, 2018
5 Rewards of a Reading Lifestyle
Mention Sonlight to someone, and the conversation might turn toward a discussion of living books versus textbooks. But to me, Sonlight is more than the sum of its literature-based parts. Reading is not a philosophy of education; it’s a way … Continue reading
Jul. 6, 2018
5 Reasons to Teach History Without a Textbook
Sonlight teaches History using great books, in a method that over the last three decades has proven itself to be both powerful and effective. But why would we choose to rely on literature instead of other tried-and-true materials or methods? … Continue reading
Apr. 13, 2018
Raising College Ready Students with a Literature-Rich Curriculum
A quote from David Coleman, president of the College Board and designer of the SAT and AP tests, caught my attention: “The single most important predictor of student success in college is the ability to read a range of complex … Continue reading
