Do you know that period of time after you get up, but before your very first cup of coffee? That is the time for this word search. Buy yourself a … [Continue Reading...] about Free Kid Friendly Lenten Word Search Especially For You
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How to Make a Valentine For Your Kids (Unique and Fun)
By Erika
Do you want to make a Valentine for your kids that's as unique as they are?!? Great! Let's make a Valentine for your kids that gives them … [Continue Reading...] about How to Make a Valentine For Your Kids (Unique and Fun)
Family ~ Live * Love * Explore

Deep Thoughts with T
By Erika
“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?
By Erika
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
By Erika
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

10 Things to Look Forward to in a Sonlight Homeschool
By Erika
Homeschooling is a huge responsibility that comes with a ton of challenges. Sonlight makes those challenges manageable and keeps homeschooling enjoyable for our family. Great books, juicy conversations, and building … [Continue Reading...] about 10 Things to Look Forward to in a Sonlight Homeschool

US Elections Lap Book with Sonlight
By Erika
The presidential election is looming; November 3, 2020. You know that your kids need to learn about US Elections, but tackling a crash course right before the election is daunting. The idea of adding one more thing … [Continue Reading...] about US Elections Lap Book with Sonlight

How to Connect with Science By Strewing
By Erika
Strewing great books and resources that inspire meaningful discussions is a way of life for us as a Sonlight family. We read everyday. We discuss what we've read in the car, over dinner, and for longer than I'd like … [Continue Reading...] about How to Connect with Science By Strewing
Faith ~ Pray * Embrace * Celebrate

How to Share the Experience of Great Books with Sonlight
By Erika
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 and strengthen a connection with your child through shared experience. … [Continue Reading...] about How to Share the Experience of Great Books with Sonlight

Angel Door Hanger
By Erika
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

Jewel Hearts with Experience God
By Erika
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
Fun ~ Craft * Entertain * Imagine

Meeting Beauty and the Beast – Our First Theater Experience at Knoxville Children’s Theater
By Erika
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)
By Erika
“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)
By Erika
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!)
By Erika
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
By Erika
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)
By Erika
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
By Erika
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

3 Ways Sonlight Strengthens Sibling Bonds
By Erika
I get that's it's tempting especially once kids start reading to turn them loose with workbooks and individual lesson plans. Letting kids work more independently can save your sanity, but there are some huge … [Continue Reading...] about 3 Ways Sonlight Strengthens Sibling Bonds

Ancient Rome Resources for Project Based and Child Led Learning
By Erika
Looking for a way to make Ancient Rome exciting and fun? Ditch the tired textbooks and strew hands on activities and riveting stories your children will love! Sonlight is known for inspiring a love of learning … [Continue Reading...] about Ancient Rome Resources for Project Based and Child Led Learning

How to Think Out of the Box While Teaching Out of a Box
By Erika
Isn’t Sonlight a big box curriculum? How can you use Sonlight and still have a child centered homeschool? Ooooh big box curriculum has gotten a really bad rap lately. Some folks seem to have gotten the … [Continue Reading...] about How to Think Out of the Box While Teaching Out of a Box

How to Build a Love for Poetry with Sonlight
By Erika
Would you like to include poetry in your homeschool? Do you wish someone would provide you with a guide on how to build a love for poetry in your homeschool? Sonlight has you covered! With Sonlight poetry … [Continue Reading...] about How to Build a Love for Poetry with Sonlight

How to Plan Sonlight For Real Life HomeSchool
By Erika
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
By Erika
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
By Erika
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

How to Get a RightStart in Math with Sonlight
By Erika
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

You Can Homeschool! Pam Can Help!
By Erika
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
By Erika
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