Chat with Sonlight - A Homeschool Podcast

#sonlight #50states #homeschool #homeschoolprojects Have you ever seen a project that you thought would be fun to explore doing with your child? Colleen Cooper did just that with her grandson James. Last year, they gathered postcards from all around the United States. They learned many lessons throughout the year with this project. Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podca...

#sonlight #sonlightcurriculum #rvlife #roadschool #roadschooling Have you wondered what it would be like to travel on the road and do school with your kids? Sunny Raybern shares what life is like: homeschooling, working, and traveling. https://www.youtube.com/@lifelivednow Tour of their camper Roadschooling

#sonlight #standarizedtesting #chatwithsarita #homeschool At Sonlight, we encourage a lifestyle of learning through engaging literature, but what about standardized tests? Sarita shares her thoughts and encouragement for homeschool families. Are tests necessary when you homeschool? What do you do when your child doesn’t score as well as you expected, and how do you find additional resources? She’l...

#sonlight #sonlightadvisor #homeschool #homeschooladvice #homeschoolcurriculum At Sonlight, our Advisors are some of the best you will ever encounter.  Barbara Walsted joins Chat with Sonlight, hear her "Sonlight Story" and let her tell us what a Sonlight Advisor does and how invested they are in our customers. Sonlight Advisors! Sonlight Connections Podcast Sonlight YouTube Channel Want...

#sonlight #saxonmath #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #mathcurriculum #homeschoolmath With Sonlight, we offer several Math options. One of those options available for all grade levels is Saxon Math.  Join Johna as she speaks with Steven Hake, one of Saxons' authors.  Learn more about Saxon, how to use it, and how it became one of the main options with homeschooling for math. Sonlight Connecti...

#sonlight #talkboxmom #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #foreignlanguage We met Adelaine when she spoke of her personal experience with Sonlight and how they add travel experiences to enrich the lessons they have learned.  Now meet her as she tells us how we can incorporate TalkBox. Mom into our family and school life.  She even has tips for those who have already graduated our students. TALKBOX.M...

In this conversation with Sarita, she offers encouragement to get you through the summer. Questions about homeschool schedule, when to take a break, how to modify your routine to fit your family, and ways to keep learning fun (and happening) all year long will be answered. You’ll gain confidence to do what you know is best.  Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight Sonlight YouTube...

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum During the 2023 Homeschool Summit, we were introduced to the Lewis family.  Several of you have asked to know more about her routine.  Now is your chance to hear from Claire about their daily routine and what it is like to have a baby to pre-teen and several in between. A Day in the Life - Summit video Eastern Hemisphere ASP In-Person Connections Group S...

#sonlight #talkbox.mom #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #loveofreading When you are reading your read-alouds with your student, do you dream of going to those places and exploring? Meet Adelaine O as she does just that with her boys! She tells us of their desire to have a love of reading and how Sonlight has met that need and more.  She tells how they enrich their homeschool experience with trave...

#sonlight #hslda #homeschool #sonlightgraduate #homeschoolcurriculum Amy Buchmeyer, Sonlight graduate and HSLDA Lawyer, joins us today. Johna and Amy are talking about what it was like to transition from being a homeschooled student to attending college and beyond. Amy also talks about her passion for working with homeschooling families, her path to working at HSLDA, and how they can serve familie...

#sonlight #homeschool #graduationplanning #homeschoolgraduation #homeschoolhighschool Johna and Lisa answer the question, “Can you have a graduation when you homeschool”?  The answer is Yes! They have planned between the two of them at least six graduations for their own children, as well as help others beyond their own children.  What are the different ways to celebrate the occasion? Join them as...

#sonlight #highschool #homeschool #saritassuggestions Sarita talks about homeschooling in high school.  Prompted by her daughter after a discussion regarding the intense pressure to send your teens to school, she encourages parents to keep going.  She provides reasons why, how to stick to your convictions, things to consider, and of course, describes how Sonlight makes it easier to homeschool a hi...

#sonlight #sonlightstack #sonlightreadingchallenge #homeschool #summerreaders #homeschoolcurriculum Johna and Lisa, veteran Sonlight moms, detail the Sonlight Summer Reading Challenge.  Why is reading in the summer important when you are taking a break from school, and how can you include the whole family in the challenge activities? They walk through the benefits of summer reading and how to maxi...

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolwin Meet Dianna Green, homeschool mom.  Dianna and her son have found that they needed to move school to home after school changed in 2020.  She speaks to us about the successes they have experienced by taking control of their educational journey. Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight...

#sonlight #chatwithsonlight #rightstartmath #math #mathcurriculum #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum This week we speak with Kathleen Cotter Clayton, the oldest daughter of Dr. Cotter, creator of Right Start Math. She walks us through the origin of Right Start Math, the teaching philosophy, and how to use the program. Right Start has manipulatives, an abacus, and card games to play to teach the ski...

#sonlight #saritassuggestions #homeschool #readers #homeschoolcurriculum In this episode, Sarita discusses two fun books that are great for any extended school break. She talks about one of her favorite authors for elementary and middle school as well as ways to find new books for avid readers.  You’ll learn more about the qualities Sonlight looks for in the literature we use - realistic character...

In this second of two episodes, we meet Beverly Jacobson, author and founder of Verity’s Village.  Beverly is a mom to 9 children and an Heirloom Sonlight mom. When they received the diagnosis for Verity during their last pregnancy, God showed up! Listen while Beverly describes their journey with a medically complex child.  Verity’s Village is a non-profit organization providing support to familie...

#sonlight #chatwithsonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #veritysvillage #beverlyjacobson In this first of two episodes, we meet Beverly Jacobson, author and founder of Verity’s Village.  Beverly is a mom to 9 children and an Heirloom Sonlight mom. When they received the diagnosis for Verity during their last pregnancy, God showed up! Listen while Beverly describes their journey with a medica...

#sonlight #demmelearning #mathusee #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolmath #buildingfaithfamilies In this episode, we welcome Steve Demme from Math-U-See and Building Faith Families.  Steve tells us a story and how God worked in his family to build Math-U-See and so much more. Take some time and be inspired and encouraged by this homeschool dad and family. Sonlight Placement Test for Mat...

#sonlight #summerreaders #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #readingchoices #readingselection #chatwithsonlight #chatwithsarita #saritassuggestions Sonlight is the original literature-based curriculum, but we want children to read good books all year long. There’s no need to settle for the fluff in today's best-selling children's books though—you can provide your children with thoughtful, a...

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolgrandma #homeschoolcurriculum #partoftheteam Jill Evely is a homeschooling grandma and a former Sonlight Curriculum Consultant. Jill and Johna speak about how being part of the team while homeschooling your grandchildren is important. Jill has years of experience homeschooling her own children and can now help in the schooling of some of her grandchildren. She shar...

#sonlight #emptynest #homeschoolmom #demmelearning #exitstrategy Join Gretchen Roe from Demme Learning and Johna as they discuss what is ahead when we are faced with life after school as a mom. Life after your kids finish school can be an exciting and challenging time. It marks a significant milestone in your life as a parent, as your children are now adults and ready to take on the world on their...

#sonlight #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #carlazuz #thecarlazuz #medialiteracy Sonlight has partnered with Carl Azuz to give our families a weekly report on our YouTube channel.  Our families love Carl’s reports, and Carl loves to talk to students about media literacy.  We take a little time and get to know Carl, his passion for the truth, and a few puns. Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://a...

#sonlight #sonlightstories #homeschool #militaryhomeschool Chat with Christine, Matt, and Elea Bilton and why they homeschool, how is homeschooling with just one child such a joy, and the benefits.  What is it like being around the military atmosphere while homeschooling? Links & Resources From This Episode Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight Sonlight YouTube Channel: http...

#chatwithsarita #saritassuggestions #sonlight #homeschool #booksuggestion Sarita and Sunny are back to discuss two new books. One is a “comfort book” perfect for re-reading whenever you want an inspirational story about overcoming challenges, navigating life, learning, and growing.  You’ll also discover more about Sonlight’s mission focus and just why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover....