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May. 20, 2020
Three Tips For Reading Usborne Books
For several decades, Usborne has been publishing staples of home learning. Every time we open one of these favorites, we encounter a new vein of knowledge to be mined and new connections to be made. Four we especially love are … Continue reading
Tagged books, history, homeschool, reading, science, tips, usborne
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May. 8, 2020
3 Lessons from Hiking for the New Homeschooler
Whether you are starting your homeschool journey with a kindergartner or a high schooler, you are in for an adventure. It's one that doesn’t come with an exact map. This journey will lead you through deep valleys, up steep mountains, … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, hiking, Homeschooling, lessons, tips
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May. 1, 2020
Homeschooling During a Pandemic Wasn’t in My Planner
Siblings Micah (17), Caia (14,), Hanna (11), Kidist (8), and Mihiret (5), enjoy Sonlight books together on the trampoline. Are you feeling out of sorts as you homeschool during this 2020 coronavirus pandemic? Me too! None of us has ever … Continue reading
Mar. 16, 2020
Why Homeschooling Abroad is Tough (And How to Handle It)
"We knew we would be homeschooling when we were preparing to move to Papua New Guinea as missionaries. After doing research, we chose Sonlight because of its emphasis on learning from real books from a Christian perspective. We love Sonlight's … Continue reading
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Mar. 6, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Sonlight's Markable Map
"We love this map! It’s a great hands-on tool for Kage (6) to use. This visual aid furthers his understanding of the size of each continent, the locations of the oceans, and much more. He is a visual learner like … Continue reading
Tagged geography, Homeschooling, mapping, maps, markable map, Sonlight, tips
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Dec. 20, 2019
Why Bad Days Are Actually Good For Your Homeschool
You are probably thinking I have lost my mind. How can anyone say that bad homeschool days are beneficial? I think my answer will surprise you! I've discovered three ways that my bad homeschool days are actually a pro instead … Continue reading
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Dec. 18, 2019
Getting the Most Out of the Sonlight Bible Reading Plan
The Bible reading portion in Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature programs is one of our favorite parts of the day. I particularly appreciate how the assignments are listed at the very top of the Instructor’s Guide, a simple reminder … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, bible study, christian, Homeschooling, scripture, Sonlight, tips
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