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Jan. 15, 2022

11 Things That Happen When You Read to Your Child

By Sarita

It's just plain fun to read a great story to children. When you stop at a cliffhanger, they can't help but beg to know what happens next. But aside from fun, what good does reading out loud do? Research continues … Continue reading →

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Jan. 14, 2022

6 Unique Solutions for the Child Who Hates to Read

By Sonlight

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 →

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Jan. 14, 2022

Teaching Young Children How to Listen to Read-Alouds

By Veronica Soto

While many children seem to naturally understand the skills that go along with listening to stories, it is not a skill that all children intuitively learn. Since Sonlight is a literature-rich program, developing listening skills is as important as developing … Continue reading →

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Nov. 9, 2021

An Advent Devotional from Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

By Gina Munsey

Do you celebrate the season of Advent? Candles, wreaths, and carol services are abundant this time of year, and brightly colored calendars tempt us with a square of chocolate behind each numbered door. We see Advent celebrations—or at least countdown … Continue reading →

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May. 19, 2021

5 Ways to Get Kids to Put Down the Devices and Pick Up a Book

By Elisabeth Laudermilch

Dr. Suess probably said it best: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Studies have shown that reading is a keystone skill that will help kids … Continue reading →

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May. 4, 2021

Set Summer Goals You Will be Thankful for in September

By Laura Booz

In our neck of the woods, it has been a long school year, and we’re all looking forward to a summer break. Come June, we’ll trade in our lesson plans for the trampoline, the pool, and popsicles. But because I’m … Continue reading →

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May. 2, 2021

Helping Third Culture Kids Understand Home: Books that Speak to the Expat Child

By Rachel W

Third culture kids (TCKs) are a fascinating group of individuals who can identify with parts of several cultures, but never feel fully at home in any of them. These are very often missionary kids (MKs) or military kids. While their … Continue reading →

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