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!
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?
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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!
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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 #homeschoolmomlife #lifeafterschool #archery
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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?
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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.
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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.
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2016 Sonlight Scholarship winner Katie Gage Rankin joins Johna and talks about life after homeschooling, Katie's job now, and advice for future homeschoolers.
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101 Favorite Stories from the Bible
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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.
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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!
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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.
We wrap up our AMA session with Sunny and Johna.
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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?
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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.
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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 the military is my desire to serve. The military is a profession where I can be certain that every day is dedicated to service. In addition to serving the country, I also will be serving those around me. An officer in the military is responsible for many aspects of his subordinates' lives. Jesus commanded Christians to love one another and care for one another (Matthew 22:39, 25:40). Serving as an officer allows me to fulfill those commands by using the gifts I have been given." ~ Bobby Norwood, 2016
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.
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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.
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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.
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 children.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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’ll answer all that and more in this week’s episode.
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!
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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.
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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.MOM on Sonlight
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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.
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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.
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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 travel and family.
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Talkbox.Mom
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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 families.
HSLDA.ORG
Amy Buchmeyer
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
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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 they give examples, ideas, and real examples of how to put together your own graduation.
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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 high school student.
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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 maximize the free resources from Sonlight.
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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.
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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 skills with applications as our students learn.
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RightStartMath
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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 characters, good messages, a variety of genres, male and female protagonists, series, and more.
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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 families that are facing similar challenges in their families.
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https://veritysvillage.com/
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https://beverlyjacobson.com/
https://veritysvillage.com/
Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
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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 Math-U-See
Math-U-See Website
Building Faith Family Podcast
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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, age-appropriate literature that’s both edifying and fun! Sarita shares how she’s selected Sonlight’s Summer Readers in the past and the plans for this year. Get motivated to read more this summer and join our Sonlight Connections community to share your favorite books and discover new titles to enjoy as a family.
Summer Reader Challenge Kit
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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 own. It can also be a time of mixed emotions, as you may feel proud of your children's accomplishments but also sad that they are leaving home. How do you navigate these emotions and move forward gracefully into your new phase of life?
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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.
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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?
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Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
Check out Sonlight's Sales and Special Offers. Learn more.
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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. Sarita provides a new choice that allows you to understand the bigger world culture and bringing God’s kingdom to Earth.
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Sonlight Connections Podcast:https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
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What is new this year? Poetry Notes and Questions! Chat with Rhonda on how to approach teaching poetry and how to use the questions that are now provided by Sonlight. Why is it important? What can a mom learn from teaching poetry?
Links & Resources From This EpisodePromised Links: https://blog.sonlight.com/practical-ways-to-help-students-enjoy-poetry.htmlSonlight Connections Podcast:https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
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Chat with Judy W. about homeschool conventions. Why are we coming to you? What benefits do you receive by attending in-person conventions? In addition, a couple of extra stories of convention-going antics.
Sonlight Conventions!
Links & Resources From This Episode
Sonlight Connections Podcast
Playlist for Podcast
Sonlight YouTube Channel
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Johna and Ronda talk about the changes that are coming in Sonlight for 2023. But in this episode, they talk more about how those changes come about. Why are books changed? How do they decide on a new book? What has spurred any of the changes? Join us and learn a little more about the behind-the-scenes work of Sonlight's Product Development process.
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Sonlight Connections Podcast
Sonlight YouTube Channel
Chat with Sonlight Playlist
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In a new conversation with Sarita Holzmann, founder, and president of Sonlight Curriculum, we discuss The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected and In the Land of Blue Burqas. Both are powerful stories about what it’s like to live in other parts of the world and experience persecution as Christ followers. Listen in to learn why this is important for Sonlight students and all believers.
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Sonlight Connections Podcast
Sonlight YouTube Channel
YouTube Playlist
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Not every family is called to be a foster family, but what is it like to homeschool with foster children in your family? Let’s take some time and chat with the Vann family as they tell us what it is like to foster a child, and how to keep homeschooling while giving the extra love needed for a foster child.
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Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
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Do you love the Discover and Do videos that Sonlight has in its science package? Do you wonder what goes into making those videos? Chat with the InquisiKids Film Team, Luke & Jonathan, and let them tell us what goes into making one of their videos.
FREE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT: https://www.sonlight.com/homeschool/homeschool-101/sonlight-media/free-science-download
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Have you seen the Lent Unit Study and wondered what it is and why you should add it to your homeschool schedule? Take some time and chat with Sheila DelCharco about the new Lent study. What has gone into it, why it is important to teach our children about Lent. And how much time will it take to accomplish it while trying to do school?
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Sonlight Connections Podcast:https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
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Looking for some book recommendations? In this conversation with Sarita Holzmann, founder, and president of Sonlight, you’ll hear all about two book titles she suggests. One is part of Sonlight’s curriculum already, and the other one may be added in the future. She shares what each book is about, what age group she recommends them for, and why you might want to add to your TBR (To Be Read) pile today.
Links & Resources From This Episode
Sonlight Connections Podcast:https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
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Sometimes in our homeschooling journey, we need a fresh start. What better time to create a fresh start to your school year than in the middle of it? Now at the start of a new year, is a time to chat about New Year’s resolutions and tips about ways to get started mid-year. Lisa Fountain and Johna talk about different things they have done in their school years to make the new year a fresh start, as well as how to motivate not only the child but the parent to start school again.
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Sonlight Connections Podcast:https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
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It’s a New Year and a time for changes and fresh starts. We are excited to come and introduce Chat with Sonlight. Come with us this season as we look into some of our Sonlight mamas, behind-the-scenes within Sonlight, book reviews with Sarita, and more! So grab your coffee or drink of choice and join us!
Don't forget our Sonlight Connections Podcast! It still is going to have new content https://open.spotify.com/show/0fMZnPVPQYj0dz0PihpnfZ?si=ddeeffce2a3741fd
Links & Resources From This Episode
Sonlight Connections Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonlight
Sonlight YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/sonlight
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
Check out Sonlight's Sales and Special Offers. Learn more.
Take a peek into a Sonlight Instructor's Guide to learn how a planned curriculum could work for you. Download an Instructor's Guide!
Do you have questions about Sonlight or homeschooling in general? The Sonlight advisors are here to help. Contact them today!
Join Sonlight Connections FB Group: Sonlight Connections.
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Email us at: Connections@Sonlight.com
Join us in January at Chat with Sonlight!
Links & Resources From This Episode
Want to see how a literature-based education can work for your family? Try Sonlight for FREE Today!
Check out Sonlight's Sales and Special Offers. Learn more.
Take a peek into a Sonlight Instructor's Guide to learn how a planned curriculum could work for you. Download an Instructor's Guide!
Do you have questions about Sonlight or homeschooling in general? The Sonlight advisors are here to help. Contact them today!
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