Tag Archives: literature

Apr. 10, 2013

You read that book?!

By Judy

I was driving home from an appointment the other day and caught the Breakpoint commentary for the day. Imagine my delight when I discovered it was a discussion about the value of literature in a young person's life! Karen Swallow … Continue reading →

Tagged books, discernment, literature | 1 Comment

Feb. 12, 2013

Is Your Child Ready for Life?

By Robert

My oldest son recently turned 18. He's also graduating from high school in a few months. After a long homeschooling journey, he's not only considered an adult, but will also receive his high school diploma. Do you have a child … Continue reading →

Tagged character, education, graduation, Homeschooling, learning, literature, parenting | Leave a comment

Feb. 6, 2013

All Chocolate Chip Cookies are NOT the same...

By Jill

I love to bake, and cookies are my favorite thing to bake. And, chocolate chip cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies. I made some awesome chocolate-chocolate chip cookies last week. I used real butter, real vanilla, farm fresh … Continue reading →

Tagged books, children, cookies, curriculum, education, family, Homeschooling, literature, reading, recipes | 2 Comments

Nov. 13, 2012

How to Teach a Love of Learning

By Robert

Sonlight seeks to promote a lifelong love of learning, but what helps children love to learn and what can hinder that outlook? Let's look at some possible answers. When I asked my wife about this topic, her first response was, … Continue reading →

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Sep. 5, 2012

When I Play, I am Learning!

By Jill

I love to watch and to interact with little children when they play and the older I get the more I appreciate the value of play. For kids, play is work. I believe this with my whole heart, but it … Continue reading →

Tagged books, Homeschooling 101, learning, literature, playing, preschool, reading | 2 Comments

Sep. 4, 2012

Prodigies and Practice

By Luke

They won Great Britain's first Gold of the 2012 Summer Olympics. What's remarkable is that Helen Glover, a teacher, only started rowing four years ago. That was shocking to me. Seriously? It only take four years to reach Olympic Gold … Continue reading →

Tagged discussion, Homeschooling, literature, philosophy | 2 Comments

Aug. 29, 2012

From Luke's Inbox: Missed Opportunities

By Luke

I'm very disappointed with your Kindergarten readers. Yesterday we read a story where the character speeds at 100mph, gets pulled over and then fights with the cop. The "consequence" is: his car gets towed. What an opportunity lost! Maybe he … Continue reading →

Tagged Bible, discussion, inbox, literature, Meditation, readers | 3 Comments