Something amazing happens when you share a great book with a child. You build more than just vocabulary or a general knowledge base. You build … [Continue Reading...] about How to Share the Experience of Great Books with Sonlight
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Does your homeschool plan work?
At a recent homeschool co-op meeting I asked a fellow mom if she was almost done for the year? I was met with tears! Folks, this wasn’t a woman … [Continue Reading...] about Does your homeschool plan work?
Family ~ Live * Love * Explore
Deep Thoughts with T
“Father Dan isn’t married is he?” My son asks my husband in church. “Well, son…” My husband is interrupted by overzealous and crazy loud concern. “If he isn’t married, he doesn’t have any children.” “If he doesn’t … [Continue Reading...] about Deep Thoughts with T
Excuse Me Neighbor, Did You Lose a Horse?
I’ve had lots of stray animals show up at my home over the years. Cats, dogs, and even a couple birds. A budgerigar visited my bird feeder in Knoxville and in Illinois a cockatiel came to hang out on our power line. … [Continue Reading...] about Excuse Me Neighbor, Did You Lose a Horse?
Easy Valentine Preschool Crafts and Gifts
Valentine's Day is coming! The kids and I have been gearing up for the holiday by decorating our home and creating some very special gifts for the loved ones in our lives! I've done my best to link to the … [Continue Reading...] about Easy Valentine Preschool Crafts and Gifts
Fledglings ~ Create * Play * Discover
How to Get a RightStart in Math with Sonlight
I'm sure you hear horror stories about math gone wrong. The tales of tears and frustration over math workbooks are legend in many homeschool circles. This is not that story. This is a tale of how math improved when … [Continue Reading...] about How to Get a RightStart in Math with Sonlight
Angel Door Hanger
A is for Angel A Door Hanger Craft with Experience God Christmas is a great time for crafting in our home. Angels are a favorite! This month's Experience God Curriculum from Mother Goose Time focused on … [Continue Reading...] about Angel Door Hanger
Build Empathy With Books
Have you read “Out of Darkness” by Russell Freedman? Louise Braille, the hero in the story loses his sight due to a horrific accident he sustains in his father’s shop as a child. He and his family … [Continue Reading...] about Build Empathy With Books
Faith ~ Pray * Embrace * Celebrate
Jewel Hearts with Experience God
Above all I want my children to know they are loved by God. The love of Jesus and the many gifts He gives us transcend any earthly riches. Jesus gave His life so that we may find eternal life in … [Continue Reading...] about Jewel Hearts with Experience God
Create a Sand Cross with Experience God
These sand crosses are simple to make and a lot of fun. They also carry a powerful message. Jesus knows what it is to hurt, to suffer, and to want what one cannot have! He understands and is there for … [Continue Reading...] about Create a Sand Cross with Experience God
Total Christmas Makeover – 31 Devotions to Celebrate With Purpose (Book Review)
Total Christmas Makeover 31 Devotions to Celebrate With Purpose by Melissa Spoelstra I've always loved Christmas. When I found out my husband and I were expecting, I immediately began to dream about all the … [Continue Reading...] about Total Christmas Makeover – 31 Devotions to Celebrate With Purpose (Book Review)
Fun ~ Craft * Entertain * Imagine
Meeting Beauty and the Beast – Our First Theater Experience at Knoxville Children’s Theater
When I was in preschool we lived in Troy, Alabama. Although small, the town did have a college with a performing arts center. One day Pirates of Penzance came to town. The female characters with their … [Continue Reading...] about Meeting Beauty and the Beast – Our First Theater Experience at Knoxville Children’s Theater
Tightropes and Teeter-Totters (Book Review)
“I really want you to know that everything that is important to you is important to God. He cares about your small battles as much as the huge ones. You are a precious woman who gets out of balance sometimes like … [Continue Reading...] about Tightropes and Teeter-Totters (Book Review)
I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug! (Picture Book Giveaway)
Friends, I got the cutest picture book from Fly By Promotions to share with the kids. We've been reading it for the past week and it's provided a lot of laughs! And hugs! Lots and lots … [Continue Reading...] about I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug! (Picture Book Giveaway)
Freestyle ~ Document * Journal * Investigate
An Unexpected Gift with”dear daughters” (Book Giveaway!)
When I agreed to review dear daughters by Susie Davis I was given an unexpected gift. As a stay at home with a professional degree I have struggled letting go of ties to my former professional life. I admit I still … [Continue Reading...] about An Unexpected Gift with”dear daughters” (Book Giveaway!)
My Favorite Posts of 2016
My primary job is Mom. Some days I'd love for it to be writer or professional blogger extraordinaire, but really with three kids under four there is a lot more butt wiping and toy refereeing than there is putting … [Continue Reading...] about My Favorite Posts of 2016
And Now You Know the Rest of the Story (Vol 10)
We've spent time with some of our favorite people this week :) A lifelong friend dropped by for a surprise visit with her family! We've been friends since eighth grade. There … [Continue Reading...] about And Now You Know the Rest of the Story (Vol 10)
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This Is My Home, This Is My School
This Is My Home, This Is My School A Picture Book For Families Preparing to Home School When you’re planning to home school, reading “Look Out, Kindergarten, Here I Come!” and “The Night Before Kindergarten” to … [Continue Reading...] about This Is My Home, This Is My School
How to Plan Sonlight For Real Life HomeSchool
My homeschool schedule crisis came when I couldn’t seem to manage to grow bean plants in a pot. I seriously just about lost my mind over a bean plant. It’s embarrassing to type this out loud for the world to see, … [Continue Reading...] about How to Plan Sonlight For Real Life HomeSchool
Create a Book Club Culture at Home with Sonlight
Sarah Mackenzie is one of my favorite homeschoolers for inspiration about how to improve any and all aspects of my reading life. As a Sonlight Mom, I am especially encouraged by her insights into how we can … [Continue Reading...] about Create a Book Club Culture at Home with Sonlight
3 Great Reasons to Explode the Code
Are you trying to decide if you want to add Explode the Code to your homeschool line up? You aren’t alone. One of the most common questions I get about using Sonlight’s Language Arts Program is whether to add in … [Continue Reading...] about 3 Great Reasons to Explode the Code
You Can Homeschool! Pam Can Help!
My daughter spilled India Ink all over my kitchen floor this morning. ALL OVER! In the middle of gathering cleaning supplies, my one year old walked through it, sending my five year old into a fit of giggles. … [Continue Reading...] about You Can Homeschool! Pam Can Help!
7 Great Ways to Summer School with Sonlight
Do you homeschool year round or do you take the summer off? Taking the summer off sounds great! Yet, research shows that children with 2-3 months off during the summer may lose academic skills from disuse. Now, … [Continue Reading...] about 7 Great Ways to Summer School with Sonlight
How Sonlight Redefined My Definition of Textbook
“When you hear the word "textbook," what image comes to mind?” A question similar to this flashed across my screen in an online homeschool group just a few weeks ago. My first response? “Boring and … [Continue Reading...] about How Sonlight Redefined My Definition of Textbook
How to Keep Sonlight Kindergarten Organized (Free Printable)
I love being a Sonlight Mom. The books, the memories, and the learning are wonderful. But, has anyone else found that they aren’t moving at the same rate as the suggested schedule? We are speeding through … [Continue Reading...] about How to Keep Sonlight Kindergarten Organized (Free Printable)
Pass It On – A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation (Review)
pass it on A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation Champ Thornton "Proverbs-filled children come from Proverbs-filled parents." Looking for a journal that also serves as a legacy? This beautiful … [Continue Reading...] about Pass It On – A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation (Review)
Christy – A Glimpse at Smoky Mountain Life in 1912
Christy by Catherine Marshall As a happy resident of the Smoky Mountain foothills in East TN, I found "Christy" an insightful look at mountain life in 1912. The discussion of the proud and strong mountain people, … [Continue Reading...] about Christy – A Glimpse at Smoky Mountain Life in 1912
Making Morning Time Meaningful and Fun as a New Homeschool Mom
We all know what it is like to struggle with kids who are tired, hungry, or just emotionally spent. Aptly named, "the witching hour," the time period right before dinner is often one of the most challenging times … [Continue Reading...] about Making Morning Time Meaningful and Fun as a New Homeschool Mom
