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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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Jun. 1, 2020

Does Learning Have to Be Painful?

By Sarita

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 →

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May. 27, 2020

Teach How Jesus Taught

By Sarita

How have children learned from the beginning of time? How did Jesus himself teach his followers? Through stories, in the context of relationship. And that is just what Sonlight comes alongside you to help you do. We help you teach … Continue reading →

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May. 25, 2020

If my kids don’t beg for school, can they still love to learn?

By Sarita

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

By Jack Stewart

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 →

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Apr. 24, 2020

How Can Sonlight Expect Us to Read So Many Books at Once?

By Veronica Soto

"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

By Veronica Soto

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 →

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