Tag Archives: literature-rich

Mar. 29, 2021

Why Storytelling Matters for Your Homeschool

By Sarita

Imagine you grew up in an ancient indigenous culture with no books, no computers, no electricity. How would you have spent your evenings? Perhaps around a fire, listening to stories. Most cultures around the world have passed on their values … Continue reading →

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Jun. 4, 2020

30 Years. 30 Blessings to Celebrate.

By Sarita

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 →

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Sep. 30, 2019

How a Literature-Rich Homeschool Works for a Child with Dyslexia

By Veronica Soto

"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 →

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Jul. 22, 2019

6 Ways I'm Turning My Kids into Book-loving Readers

By Deana Wood

"We are so thankful for all the wonderful books we get to add to our family library each year as we homeschool with Sonlight. Hayden (12) and Sienna (10) are helping put away this year's readers into one of our … Continue reading →

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Aug. 6, 2018

5 Rewards of a Reading Lifestyle

By Gina Munsey

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 →

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Jul. 6, 2018

5 Reasons to Teach History Without a Textbook

By Sonlight

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 →

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Feb. 7, 2018

5 Reasons a Sonlight Program May Have Anachronistic Books

By Sonlight

As you’re going through your homeschool year with Sonlight, you might occasionally wonder about the dramatic change in subject matter. Maybe you’re in Sonlight C, studying the Renaissance, when suddenly you have a Read-Aloud set in contemporary Manhattan. What?! Where … Continue reading →

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