Sonlight Connections:A Homeschool Podcast

Join a group of Sonlight moms as they talk candidly about some of their greatest homeschool fears. Learn how community and connections helped these moms to overcome the challenges they faced. This session showcases how the connection between homeschool parents (especially through Sonlight’s community opportunities) can help all homeschool moms. Join us for encouraging, real-life stories—everything...

Words are power. Language Arts provides the foundation for all communications - written, spoken, read, and most importantly thinking critically. God created the world with his word, He left us his word, and words have been there since the beginning. Immerse yourself into the world of Language Arts to discover lifelong benefits and how to make it fun in your own home - even if it’s not your favorit...

Sonlight Spotlight showcases our Sonlight families with their unique stories.  The Sonlight community is made up of people around the world who love teaching their children with our Christ-centered, literature-based curriculum. Be encouraged and inspired, get creative ideas, and find out how Sonlight can impact your family. Tune in to hear from this month’s Sonlight Spotlight family, the Birc...

Whether you need support, friends, or advice, joining a homeschool community and finding a mentor can make a big difference in your homeschool experience. Join veteran homeschool moms, Judy and Lisa, to learn more about the benefits of a homeschool community, identifying your mentor, and when you might be ready to mentor someone else. Links & Resources From This Episode Want to see how a liter...

One of the fantastic benefits of homeschooling with Sonlight is having access to a team of Sonlight Advisors. These experienced homeschool moms have walked the road before you and can offer support, encouragement, and wisdom. Sonlight Advisors are your advocate whether you’re considering homeschooling or have been homeschooling with Sonlight for years. Join Sonlight Advisors and veteran homeschool...

Whether it’s your first time ordering Sonlight, or you’re a longtime Sonlighter, Box Day is always a reason to celebrate!  But if you are feeling a little overwhelmed by the volume of materials and not sure how to organize them, the Sonlight Connections Community has got you covered. Tune in and get inspiration for creating your own home library with a variety of suggestions from other Sonlig...

Sonlight Spotlight showcases our Sonlight families with their unique stories.  The Sonlight community is made up of people around the world who love teaching their children with our Christ-centered, literature-based curriculum. Be encouraged and inspired, get creative ideas, and find out how Sonlight can impact your family. Tune in to hear from Brian and Julie as they share how they’ve custom...

Do you ever feel like you cannot homeschool because the house is so messy you cannot even find a space to work? If your table is piled up, you’re tripping over toys, and you just can’t get anything done, you’ll want to listen in as Kristi Clover shares real solutions for organizing your home and creating the homeschool atmosphere you want. A self-described lazy perfectionist and messy neat-freak,...

Every child is unique, so there is really no such thing as average. Some children are harder to teach, however, for one reason or another. Whether your child is struggling or you are struggling to keep up with them, Sonlight will provide some insights on teaching the non-traditional learner. Learn how to avoid labels and comparisons and modify your approach to homeschooling with this discussion le...

Some of us are box checkers or love a great schedule, but some of us are not… And that’s okay! We’re going to show you how to take a flexible approach while still staying on track. You can be a great homeschooler even if you don’t naturally plan in advance. Join Sonlight moms and mentors, Jen, Lisa, and Sunny, as they share ideas for making the materials and Sonlight’s award-winning Instructor’s G...

Life is full of balancing acts, and the more things you add, the more challenging it can become. If you’re already a parent/guardian, you know how busy child-rearing is, but then when you decide to homeschool, you’re layering on a whole new set of responsibilities. Can you juggle work with this too? Whether you work full-time, part-time, or volunteer just a few hours a week, can it be done? We are...

Sonlight Spotlight showcases our Sonlight families with their unique stories. The Sonlight community is made up of people around the world who love teaching their children with our Christ-centered, literature-based curriculum. Be encouraged and inspired, get creative ideas, and find out how Sonlight can impact your family. Tune in to hear from the Martinez family. Gerard and Karen Martinez speak a...

Create a homeschool atmosphere to meet each of your children’s individual needs no matter the size of your family. Whether their learning styles and personalities vary, or you have a lot of children to keep up with, identify solutions to set up a successful school experience. Join homeschool mom (of 10!), author, and speaker, Tricia Goyer, as she teaches you how to fully customize your homeschool....

High school can be so intimidating even to experienced homeschoolers. Fortunately, Sonlight can show you it's not only possible, but it doesn't have to be painful. Join both Sonlight and industry experts who have all successfully graduated multiple children. Topics include: * How to teach academics you never learned or don't remember * Managing your student's growing independence * The roadmap to...

Homeschooling gives you the opportunity to teach your children nearly everything, but how much is too much? Not every topic is easy to discuss. Whether it be tragic historical events, depravity in the modern world, or even identifying body parts, there are many topics that may make a parent or child uncomfortable. We're here to help you broach the conversations because they are still important. Ex...

Sonlight Spotlight showcases our Sonlight families with their unique stories.  The Sonlight community is made up of people around the world who love teaching their children with our Christ-centered, literature-based curriculum. Be encouraged and inspired, get creative ideas, and find out how Sonlight can impact your family. Tune in to hear from the Davis family.  Mom, Elizabeth Davis, ta...

Sonlight's goal is to provide the best Christian homeschool curriculum materials and service. We are privileged to offer scholarships for homeschoolers entering college or a university.  Each year, the scholarship committee carefully evaluates the stack of applicants, selects winners, and awards $4,000-$20,000 in total to each. Listen in as we catch up with some former Sonlight scholarship re...

Homeschooling is a large time commitment, and it can be difficult or challenging to make time for your personal Bible Study or quiet time. Join Sunny, Amber, and Christie as they dive into why, when, and how one can implement quiet time and the benefits it provides not only to the homeschool parent but to the whole family. They’ll help you discover how to set up your quiet time in a way that it do...

Sonlight Spotlight showcases our Sonlight families with their unique stories.  The Sonlight community is made up of people around the world who love teaching their children with our Christ-centered, literature-based curriculum. Be encouraged and inspired, get creative ideas, and find out how Sonlight can impact your family. Tune in to hear from this month’s Sonlight Spotlight family, the Shan...

Sonlight Spotlight showcases our Sonlight families with their unique stories.  The Sonlight community is made up of people around the world who love teaching their children with our Christ-centered, literature-based curriculum. Be encouraged and inspired, get creative ideas, and find out how Sonlight can impact your family. Tune in to hear from this month’s Sonlight Spotlight household, the P...

Sonlight's goal is to provide the best Christian homeschool curriculum materials and service. We are privileged to offer scholarships for homeschoolers entering college or a university.  Each year, the scholarship committee carefully evaluates the stack of applicants, selects winners, and awards $4,000-$20,000 in total to each. Listen in as we catch up with more former Sonlight scholarship re...

Sonlight Spotlight showcases our Sonlight families with their unique stories.  The Sonlight community is made up of people around the world who love teaching their children with our Christ-centered, literature-based curriculum. Be encouraged and inspired, get creative ideas, and find out how Sonlight can impact your family. Tune in to hear from this month’s Sonlight Spotlight family, the Wils...

Sonlight's goal is to provide the best Christian homeschool curriculum materials and service. We are privileged to offer scholarships for homeschoolers entering college or a university.  Each year, the scholarship committee carefully evaluates the stack of applicants, selects winners, and awards $4,000-$20,000 in total to each. Listen in as we catch up with some former Sonlight scholarship re...

The last four years your child is at home can be an unparalleled opportunity to reap academic, spiritual, and relational rewards. Yes, teens often get a bad rap, but homeschooling through high school gives you the chance to challenge your teenager instead of labeling them as challenging. There are many benefits to continuing to homeschool through high school. In this session, Sarita offers benefit...

Picking up your curriculum and making any setting a classroom is one of the benefits of homeschooling. Whether you are homeschooling on the go or traveling the countryside in an RV, this session provides great ideas and tips on integrating field trips and travel into your homeschool. Join Ana Willis as she draws from personal experience to share how easily you can homeschool on the go, incorporate...