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 struggle with his diagnosis of permanent blindness and the impact his loss of vision will have on all their lives. The author’s research and the categorization of … [Read more...] about Build Empathy With Books
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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 us during our most trying times on earth. While kids glue and apply sand, take a moment to reflect on the many burdens Jesus is willing to carry for … [Read more...] about Create a Sand Cross with Experience God
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 bible and history, but taking longer than expected with language arts. Science is falling somewhere in the middle. We are progressing at a drastically different pace … [Read more...] about How to Keep Sonlight Kindergarten Organized (Free Printable)
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 of the day for most parents, including me. Fortunately, there are also times of the day when the kids (and Mom too) are most likely to be at their best. For us … [Read more...] about Making Morning Time Meaningful and Fun as a New Homeschool Mom
How We Include Sonlight Reading In Our Homeschool Day
I have two bright and happy ready to go morning children and one curmudgeon who for the first two years of his life made all our mornings a little rough. He wouldn’t sleep in even when he was tired, but he also wouldn’t be happy about waking. He was simply unpleasant in the mornings. One day while he was whining and moaning, I sat down on the floor and began to read a book … [Read more...] about How We Include Sonlight Reading In Our Homeschool Day
