Chat with Sonlight

Chat with Sonlight - A Homeschool Podcast

Education EN ↓ 61 episodes

Spend a few minutes each week catching up with Sonlight. Connect with other homeschoolers for encouragement, tips, and fellowship from around the globe. Plus, we’ll explore some of the behind the scenes happenings at Sonlight and take a deep dive into your favorite homeschool products. Each week we’ll chat with Sonlighters just like you, new homeschoolers, homeschool bloggers, Sonlight employees & Advisors, veteran homeschoolers, and even Sarita Holzmann!

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Chat with Sonlight

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Education

Podcast website

www.sonlight.com

Latest episode

Feb 23, 2024

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Episodes

Chat w/Sonlight - Signapore Math 2022 US Edition 23.02.2024

#sonlight #singaporemath2022 #homeschool #homeschoolcurriclum #mathcurriculum #homeschoolmomlife Johna and Jessica Kaminski discuss the Singapore Primary Mathematics 2022 US edition's new edition. How will the new updates be different? How do you interpret the placement tests? What does it mean to hit the standards? Sonlight Connections Podcast Sonlight YouTube Channel Want to see how a litera...

Chat w/Sarita - Staying Motivated for the Long Haul 16.02.2024

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolmomlife In this Chat with Sarita podcast, Sunny and Sarita discuss how to stay motivated even when you're overwhelmed or feel like homeschooling is really challenging.  Find out if it's really worth it! Sonlight Connections Podcast Sonlight YouTube Channel Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today! Ch...

Chat w/Sonlight: Samantha Gildenhuys, Sonlight Mom & Archer 09.02.2024

Johna speaks with Samanta Gildenhuys, the long-time Sonlight user.  Samantha talks about using Sonlight as a non-American-born mom and how they have adjusted the schedule to fit their needs. She is now exploring life after homeschooling as they are in the last year. Samantha also gives us a glimpse of what she and her husband do for fun now that the kids are older. #sonlight #homeschool #homeschoo...

Chat w/Sonlight: In-Person Groups 02.02.2024

#sonlight #community #inpersongroups #homeschool #homeschoolmomlife In-person groups. Johna visits a Sonlight Co-op in Texas. Explore how this group was started and how being in a co-op is beneficial. Could it work for you? Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast Sonlight YouTube Channel Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonligh...

Chat w/Sonlight: Meet Tender TenBrink 26.01.2024

#sonlight #chatwsonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum What is life like when mom gets a severe medical diagnosis? Tender and Johna talk about how life continues and how Sonlight was the best option for their family. Sonlight Connections Podcast Sonlight YouTube Channel Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today! Check out Sonlight's...

Chat w/Sarita (Jonelle episode) - Reading Challenges and How to Solve Them 19.01.2024

#sonlight #homeschool #readingchallenges #homeschoolsuccess #homeschoolcurriculum Tune in to hear Jonelle and Sunny discuss reading challenges. What do you do if reading is a struggle, and can you still use a literature-based curriculum like Sonlight? They’ll provide solutions and encouragement to keep your homeschool successful. Sonlight Connections Podcast Sonlight YouTube Channel Want to see ho...

Chat w/Sonlight: 2016 Scholarship Winner - Katie Gage Rankin 12.01.2024

#sonlightcurriculum #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #sonlightscholarshipwinner #sonlightstories 2016 Sonlight Scholarship winner Katie Gage Rankin joins Johna and talks about life after homeschooling, Katie's job now, and advice for future homeschoolers. Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast Sonlight YouTube Channel Want to see how a literature-based education...

Chat w/Sonlight: PreK Discussion with Emme Kim 05.01.2024

#sonlight #sonlightcurriculum #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #prekindergarten #prekcurriculum Johna and Emme discuss Sonlight's PreK curriculum, what is included, and how you would use it. Emme Kim has helped develop the Montessori aspect of the curriculum and is a Veteran Homeschool Mom using Sonlight. Links & Resources From This Episode 🔗 ⁠PreK Sonlight Package⁠ ⁠ 101 Favorite Storie...

Chat w/Sonlight: 2024 Upcoming Sonlight 29.12.2023

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #2024newyear Happy New Year! What is going to be new in the Sonlight Community? Do you have thoughts on topics you want to hear about or see? Join Sunny and Johna as they talk about what they think 2024 will look like and the Sonlight Community plans. Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight Sonligh...

Chat w/Sonlight: 2023 in review 22.12.2023

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum What a year! Our first year with "Chat w/Sonligh" and so many other happenings with Sonlight in 2023. Sunny and I chat about what we have done and seen this year. Come and join us! Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight Want to see...

Chat with Sarita: How are Sonlight Books Chosen? 15.12.2023

In this week’s podcast, Jonelle Lilly, Sarita’s daughter, joins the fun. Between the two of them, they review hundreds of books each year for inclusion into Sonlight’s programs. Find out how and why they’re chosen, and learn more about the benefits to reading and helping students see how they can make a difference in the world.

Chat w/Sonlight - Be Part of the Conversation, Ask Me Anything [Part 3] 08.12.2023

#sonlight #homeschoolcurriculum We wrap up our AMA session with Sunny and Johna. Do you have questions for us? Is there something you would like answered about homeschooling? Send us a message with your questions. Connections@Sonlight.com Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight Want to see how a literature-based education ca...

Chat w/Sonlight - Amanda Christensen, 2017 Scholarship winner 01.12.2023

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #scholarshipwinner 2017 Servant Scholarship Winner Amanda Christensen joins Johna as they talk about her path from Homeschooling to where she is now in her plans for the future. Let Sonlight help you pay for college! 🎓 Apply for a Sonlight college scholarship here: https://www.sonlight.com/scholarship Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonl...

Chat w/Sonlight: Family Christmas Traditions 24.11.2023

#sonlight #traditions #homeschoolmom #christmastraditions Join me as I ask the Sonlight Mentors what their Christmas Traditions are and what has changed over the years. We are all from all over the US, and our family dynamics are different, but we all love the LORD and love to bring the celebrating to life in our families in different ways. What is your tradition? Links & Resources From This E...

Chat w/Sarita: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy 17.11.2023

#sonlight #darkcloudsdeepmercy #homeschool #lamentations In this book review, Sunny & Sarita discuss Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop. Using Psalms and Lamentations as a guide, you’ll discover how to lament, lessons you can learn from lament, and applications for living with lament.  Sarita shares glimpses of her own lament journey and how useful this book is for believers, whether expe...

Chat w/Sonlight - AMA Chat continued [Part 2] 10.11.2023

#sonlight #homeschooling #homeschool curriculum How do you handle sickness in your family? What do you do to help your child who might have dyslexia? What happens if you get behind? How do you help your students? How do you keep your sanity? Sunny and Johna answer these questions as they are asked. Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight Son...

Chat w/Sonlight: Bobby Norwood, 2016 Scholarship Winner 03.11.2023

#sonlight #scholarshipwinner #successstory #homeschoolwin Every year, Sonlight receives applications for the Sonlight Scholarships. We post bios of the winners and their dreams and aspirations for their future.  Have you ever wondered what happens to them after college? Join us as we talk to Robert Norwood, the 2016 Scholarship winner. QUOTE: " One of my strongest reasons for wanting to join...

Chat w/Sonlight: Gregg Johnson - BBC Manual 27.10.2023

#sonlight #homeschool #biblestudy #j12 #homeschoolcurriculum Meet Gregg Johnson, author of Bedroom Bible College [BBC] and J12.com. His grandfather challenged him at a young age to memorize Bible verses. He then transformed that challenge into a straightforward approach to studying the bible for young and old alike. Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anch...

Chat w/Sarita: Homeschool High School Transcripts 20.10.2023

#sonlight #chatwithsarita If you’re intimidated by the thought of creating a high school transcript for your homeschooled student, have no fear!  Sarita and Sunny discuss the whole process for recording your child’s work, from determining what credits to offer, naming your courses, choosing electives, and more. Listen in for encouragement and reassurance that you can do this! Links & Resources...

Chat w/Sonlight: Amber Severance - Sonlight Mentor - Part 2 13.10.2023

#sonlight #sonlightmentor #homeschoollife #homeschool Pull up a seat, get comfortable, and join Johna and Amber. We are continuing Amber's tale in PART 2! Johna and Amber discuss raising kids, finding Sonlight, and parenting adult children. History/Bible/Literature J For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay Amber's Video on Managing Multiple Children Sonlight Connections Pod...

Chat w/Sonlight - Johna and Sunny - AMA [Part 1] 06.10.2023

#sonlight #amasonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum Johna and Sunny take questions live from Facebook and the Sonlight Connections app, answering questions about homeschooling and how to get it all done in a day. This is just PART 1 of their live session.

Chat w/Sonlight: Meet Amber Severance Sonlight Mentor - Part 1 29.09.2023

#sonlight #sonlightmentor #homeschoollife #homeschool Pull up a seat, get comfortable, and join Johna and Amber. Sonlight loves to pair new customers with a mentor in the Sonlight Connections App. This is to encourage and help customers through their first year of homeschooling with Sonlight. Meet Amber, Sonlight Mentor! Johna and Amber discuss raising kids, finding Sonlight, and parenting adult c...

Chat w/Sonlight: Deana Wood Shedding Test Mentality 22.09.2023

Standardized Testing? What is that all about? Why do you or do you not test as a homeschooler? Join Johna and Deana as they discuss homeschooling and shedding that testing mentality. How can you assess your students' progress without testing? #sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #standardizedtesting Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

Chat w/Sarita: Why Not Women? 15.09.2023

#sonlight #bookreview #whynotwomen #bookdiscussion #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum In this book review, Sunny & Sarita discuss Why Not Women: A Fresh Look at Scripture on Women in Missions, Ministry, and Leadership by Loren Cunningham and David Hamilton. They discuss the premise of the book, key takeaways, and thought-provoking content.  You’ll discover new perspectives and considerations re...

Chat with Sonlight: Amy Parsley - Speech and Debate 08.09.2023

#sonlight #homeschool #extracurricularactivities #speechanddebate #ncfca  What benefits does having your children be part of a speech and debate club give them and you as the parent? Amy Parsley joins us this week and discusses what it is like to be part of an NCFCA club, how it has impacted their children, and how it can benefit anyone who chooses to participate. Links & Resources From This E...

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