Sonlight Connections:A Homeschool Podcast

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 our first Sonlight Spotlight family, the Knouffs...

Does the thought of creating your student’s high school transcript make your head spin? Do your eyes cross when someone asks you about credits and GPAs? Plan to join these veteran homeschool moms as they unpack the mystery of creating transcripts - and find out that it’s really no mystery at all!   Help with Transcripts: https://bit.ly/39Fr6at   Why Homeschool High Schoolers: https://bit...

Both a schedule and routine in your homeschool are essential to building a lifestyle of learning. A schedule is a tool you use in your homeschool to keep everything on track and help you to tackle all the school subjects. A routine is something ingrained into the fabric of your family and may happen more naturally than you think. Both are critical to accomplishing daily tasks. In this session, we...

The beginning years lay the foundation of a lifetime of learning.  Everyone has to start somewhere and Sonlight's pressure-free preschool and Pre-k programs are a perfect way to embark on an adventure of learning! Join us for this session as we discuss the importance of laying the foundation for education in these early years, the benefits of starting early on certain pre-academic skills, and...

Description and Show Notes Anatomy of a Sonlight Package Join us as we take an in-depth look at all the parts and pieces of a Sonlight education and what makes up our packages. You will walk away with an understanding of how all of the materials work together to provide you with the best, most comprehensive homeschool experience. You'll also get insider tips and suggestions that will help you get...

Description and Show Notes Discovering the Joys of Homeschooling Many families shifted to pandemic schooling in 2020 and parents found themselves exploring their new role of teacher. As families around the world still grapple with the next steps for their child’s education, a number of families have embraced the homeschool journey into full-fledged, long-term homeschoolers. Listen in to hear from...

Description and Show Notes Teaching History from Multiple Perspectives Teaching history from multiple perspectives ensures that a child is exposed to opposing views through a worldview lens, and provides diverse perspectives for an education without indoctrination. That’s why our homeschool curriculum is based on great books, sometimes called living books and not textbooks. With Sonlight, you and...

Description and Show Notes Homeschooling is a Journey - Not a Destination Whether you're brand new to the idea of homeschooling, or have been on this journey for some time, you won't want to miss this session. Listen in as three homeschool veterans talk about managing expectations, setting goals, and maintaining your sanity for the long haul. The best journeys are about what you learn and see on t...

Description and Show Notes Your Access to Time-Tested Homeschool Experience How would you like to sit down and chat with a group of homeschool moms who have successfully home-educated their own children? Imagine the amazing takeaways from mining their collective wisdom. Join us for an encouraging conversation with Sonlight’s Advisor team as they discuss the most common questions they hear from hom...

Calming Angry Children with Tricia Goyer Description and Show Notes Everyone gets angry but teaching a child how to express their anger appropriately is an important and necessary task. Join Tricia Goyer, author of Calming Angry Kids, as she talks about what inspired her to write the book, provides some guidance on why relationships are more important than rules, and what might be going on in a ch...

Description and Show Notes Adding Joy and Organizing Chaos with Kristi Clover Organization is a very important tool when homeschooling. Join Kristi Clover, author of M.O.M.—Master Organizer of Mayhem: Simple Solutions to Organize Chaos and Bring More Joy into Your Home, as she talks all about how to get started, how organization can lead to a joyful life, and why it’s even important. Kristi will t...

5 Ways to Integrate Missionaries and Missions Into Your Homeschool with Ana Willis Description and Show Notes Join Ana Willis from They Call Me Blessed as she talks about ways to integrate missions in your homeschool and how impactful it can be to teach your children about the lives of Christian heroes. You can lean more about Ana at theycallmeblessed.org . Links & Resources From This Episode...

Large Family Homeschooling: Homeschooling Multiple Ages Description and Show Notes Join for invaluable large family homeschooling advice. Learn how Sarah and Deana structure their homeschool to teach multiple children in multiple Sonlight levels. They will provide advice on their family schedules when homeschooling a large family, teaching multiple children in multiple levels and how a typical day...

Homeschool Basics with Kristi Clover and Tricia Goyer  Description and Show Notes Listen in as Homeschool Basics, authors Kristi Clover and Tricia Goyer, provide encouragement for parents who are just getting started on their homeschool journey and veteran homeschoolers alike. Learn how to shape and plan your homeschool year, get organized, and keep your family motivated. They give practical...

What You Need to Know About College Admissions at Oral Roberts University Description and Show Notes Join as Katie Hesser and Joe Sims from Oral Roberts University talk all about college admissions, specifically what ORU looks for in potential students. These two also deep dive into the benefits of dual enrollment as well as how to enroll in ORU’s online program. This is a great listen if you are...

Keys of High School Success with Lee Binz Description & Show Notes  Listen in as Lee Binz explores the keys to high school success, including the key to gaining confidence, the key to the love of learning, the key to choosing curriculum, finding success even with ever-changing situations. If you are feeling stress about the many responsibilities you have as the parent, teacher and guidanc...

Importance of Summer Learning Description and Show Notes Summer learning can be fun! Read that again. It’s true! At Sonlight, one of our goals is to help you raise life-long learners and that extends into all seasons … even during the relaxing summer months. Join Deana, Judy, and Stephanie as they talk about why it’s important to keep learning through the summer and offer practical tips and advice...

Meeting the Challenge of a Gifted Learner with Gina Munsey Description & Show Notes Listen in as Gina discusses what it means to be gifted, how to tell if your child is gifted and how to create a homeschool that keeps up with accelerated learners. Gina meets the needs of her gifted learner and shares how she has navigated keeping the pace as she zooms through books and quenches her thirst for...

What You Need to Know About College Admissions at Hillsdale College Description & Show Notes Join as Jenny Pridgeon from Hillsdale College talks all about college admissions. She explores dual enrollment, what colleges look for in prospective students and the benefits homeschoolers bring to the college experience.  Learn more about Hillsdale College Links & Resources From This Episode...

Refresh and Refuel Your Homeschool Description & Show Notes Creating a visual representation of your visions and goals can help make them a reality. Listen in as Stephanie and Judy provide an opportunity for you to recharge, refocus, and refuel your homeschool vision. As an added bonus, get a FREE downloadable scrapbook to help keep the WHY of homeschooling at your fingertips. Free Refuel Your Hom...

What You Need to Know to Start Homeschooling Description & Show Notes Once you have made the decision to start homeschooling, where do you begin? Have you ever wished that someone would just give you a checklist so you could mark off the steps to get your homeschool off the ground? Pull up your comfy chair and listen in while our panel of veteran homeschool moms cover some of those items from...

Chart Your Path from Public School to Homeschool Description & Show Notes Now more than ever, you might be faced with some very real and urgent decisions to make about your children’s education. Perhaps you’ve never even considered homeschooling as an option for your family. Or perhaps you have known that you need to make a change for your kids, and homeschooling has been kicking around in the...

A Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling Description & Show Notes Whether you are new to homeschooling or been around for a few years, join this panel of veterans as they discuss tips and tricks for homeschooling with a literature-based curriculum, like Sonlight. This discussion starts at the beginning with an explanation of what exactly “literature-based learning” is but quickly shifts to advice a...

Top Ten Homeschool Questions Description & Show Notes We've gathered the top ten homeschool questions our Sonlight Advisors and Curriculum Consultant hear from parents and asked the experts! We cover everything from time management and homeschooling with toddlers in the house, to creating high school transcripts and homeschooling a strong-willed child. Sometimes it’s just nice to sit down with...

Teacher Sabbath Description & Show Notes What exactly is a Teacher Sabbath? It's more than a break from the day-to-day, it’s a cease and desist to regroup and find a healthy balance between no rest and daily massages. Join us as we define what Teacher Sabbath means, why it's important, and how to find balance in your self-care moments. Listen in to gather ideas for how you can take a breather...