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Jun. 1, 2020
Does Learning Have to Be Painful?
Some educators seem to suggest: “Learning is painful. Get used to it.” They expect kids to learn to grit their teeth and persevere. And yes, education may be hard. Perseverance is a valuable skill. But should that be our starting point … Continue reading
May. 25, 2020
If my kids don’t beg for school, can they still love to learn?
You’ve probably heard it: Love to Learn, Love to Teach, Guaranteed. I get great joy from helping families love to learn together. But you may wonder what it actually means to love to learn? What does that look like? Do … Continue reading
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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
Apr. 24, 2020
How Can Sonlight Expect Us to Read So Many Books at Once?
"So thankful we tried Sonlight 6 years ago!" —Jennie W. of Puryear, TN Like many homeschool programs, Sonlight comes with a teacher’s guide (called an Instructor’s Guide) that lays out a daily schedule for parents. It breaks the yearly books … Continue reading
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Apr. 10, 2020
Sonlight Helps You Shift from Pandemic Schooling to Homeschooling
While schools are trying to establish distance learning and redesign their curriculum, many families are beginning to look outside the public school system and turn toward homeschooling. Some families have been on the fence about trying homeschooling, never really having … Continue reading
Apr. 8, 2020
3 Reasons Explode the Code Should Be Part of Your Language Arts Curriculum
In Sonlight’s kindergarten through second grade, Explode the Code (ETC) is offered as an optional resource. Although Sonlight’s Language Arts is sufficient in itself without ETC, I think Explode the Code is a notable resource which should be part of … Continue reading
