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 to your already full schedule is overwhelming. I'm thrilled to offer a solution! Sonlight has a lap book for US Elections. My daughter and I just completed all … [Read more...] about US Elections Lap Book with Sonlight
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How to Connect with Science By Strewing
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 right before we hit the sheets. What is it about bedtime that turns every child into the world's most inquisitive philosopher?!? What is Strewing? "Strewing" … [Read more...] about How to Connect with Science By Strewing
How to Think Out of the Box While Teaching Out of a Box
Ooooh big box curriculum has gotten a really bad rap lately. Some folks seem to have gotten the impression that if you can’t engineer an entire curriculum yourself homeschool isn’t worth it. How unfortunate! I’ve also been told that if you dare to rely on only one curricula or standard approach to homeschooling you are offering your children a curriculum that is no … [Read more...] about How to Think Out of the Box While Teaching Out of a Box
Signing I Love You – A Card for Valentine’s Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this simple and commemorative craft. Each child's hand silhouette signing "I love you" holds a red foam heart. A penned in heart felt message and some easy framing work results in a memory that's hang worthy! Materials List: Red craft foam Heart cookie cutter (optional, but makes life so much easier!) White cardstock Pink cardstock … [Read more...] about Signing I Love You – A Card for Valentine’s Day
Five Unlikely but True Love Stories From the Animal Kingdom
Nothing makes this girl happier than a good love story. Fortunately, the animal word delivers with some especially unique and unexpected relationships, starring our adorable furry, feathered, and scaled friends. Below are five of my favorite animal love stories of all time. My first choice is: Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, … [Read more...] about Five Unlikely but True Love Stories From the Animal Kingdom
