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Feb. 12, 2021

Why I made John cry ... and 2 more reasons to read out loud

By Sarita

Have you ever read Charlotte's Web … and not cried at the end? When you're reading out loud with your children, I think those tears could be a gift. Sometimes we think books can "only" help kids develop critical thinking … Continue reading →

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Oct. 28, 2020

How Reading Sonlight Books Helps Children with Anxiety

By Veronica Soto

After years of using Sonlight, I can see how the books help children work through anxiety and fears in unexpected ways.

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Jun. 26, 2020

12 More Books from American History That Teach Empathy

By Sonlight

With these 12 historical fiction novels set in America, you get the best of all worlds: reading skills, history content, and empathy.

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Feb. 12, 2020

25 Ways to Satisfy the Wiggle Worm Urge During Read-Alouds

By Katy Crisp

If I told you my children were always perfectly still, quiet, and attentive during our Read-Alouds, I would be lying. Don’t get me wrong. My children thoroughly enjoy reading time, so it’s not a lack of interest that distracts them … Continue reading →

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Jan. 13, 2020

Why I’m Glad Sonlight Includes Hard Books

By Rachel Guerrero

Is it safe or good to read books, with your children, that include harder topics?

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Aug. 26, 2019

10 Can't-Miss Read-Alouds for the Early Years

By Deana Wood

I’ll begin my eighth year teaching my children with Sonlight curriculum this fall, and while my children have enjoyed it thoroughly, I have to admit that I have more fun than anyone! Let’s just say that my kids never have … Continue reading →

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Aug. 23, 2019

12 Books That Teach Empathy for Ages 6-8

By Sonlight

Great books do more than build comprehension skills, develop rich vocabularies, and lay the foundation of cultural literacy. Yes, they do all of that in the academic realm. But they do so much more in the aesthetic arena, too.

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