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If Sonlight’s Books are so Great, Why Do They Change?
I have reviewed tens of thousands of children’s and young adults’ books over the last 30+ years. That background helps me evaluate every book I read. And it helps me find the outstanding books – the...
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Failing Preschool: An Early Education Trend That Crushes Kids
"My daughter failed kindergarten because she wouldn't sit still." These words from a mom who wrote me recently were just another confirmation of the unrealistic (and unhealthy!) expectations for...
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2 Fixes for When You Aren't Finished with Homeschool in May
As we near the end of the traditional school year, many families are looking forward to summer vacation and a change of pace. But what do you do if you’re behind in schoolwork and you were really...
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17 Fabulously Fun Summer Activities for Homeschool Families
Welcome to summer! Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break in the summer, these next months can be rich times of getting outdoors, building family memories, and letting your children explore...
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Tips for a New School Year
With the new school year upon us, I'd like to offer a few tips that I learned over the years we homeschooled and afterward as I have listened to and talked with hundreds of other homeschool parents....
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What Did Mary Know? A Christmas Devotional
I've listened to the Christmas carol, Mary, Did You Know, at least 30 times this season. I find it gorgeous, and I can't stop thinking about its central question: Mary did you know? Watch a beautiful...
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The History in Your Nativity Scene
During the Christmas season, I pass by my nativity sets every day. I have several in my house and at the Sonlight office. Their beauty brings a smile to my face. But their simple beauty is not a fairy...
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11 Books to Inspire Christmas Conversations
It’s officially my favorite season. Christmas fills my house with joyful music and family gatherings as we wait in hopeful expectation for Christ’s arrival. While carols, gifts, and yummy treats are...
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10 Ways to Breathe Fresh Air into February Homeschool Doldrums
If you've had the joy of using World History, 1 of 2 (HBL G), you know all about the doldrums. Milo, the beloved hero of The Phantom Tollbooth gets stuck there, where "nothing ever happens and nothing...
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The Three Rs: Covering the Basics as a New Homeschooler
When you think about a good education, you think about the three Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. How might you approach these key areas in your children's homeschool education? Here's a basic...
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