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Core P3/4 Parent's Companion Sample

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Invite your little learners (ages 3- 4) into a world of wonder with this informal preschool program. With the complete Core P3/4 package, you'll help your children develop language, cognitive and motor skills through picture books, fascinating stories, nursery rhymes and sing-alongs, games that build memory and pattern recognition, and a Parent's Companion to help guide your way. You'll also make many precious memories as you learn side-by-side with your children!
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"I am always looking for ideas and projects to do with my children. The Parent's Companion for P3/4 is invaluable in giving me a head start on ideas to incorporate with the stories that my children love."
    - Lynne S, May 2010

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Core P4/5 Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Enjoy a fun year of discovery with Core P4/5. With the complete Core P4/5 Package, you'll Explore God's World while your children naturally build and strengthen their reading readiness and cognitive skills. Your complete Instructor's Guide will let you simply open up and enjoy each day at your own pace. With everything from nursery rhymes and hands-on developmental activities to stories of God's faithfulness around the world, this program is perfect for 4- and 5-year-olds.
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"We love the activities that coordinate with the reading in the P4/5 program. Not only do they reinforce elements of what we have just read about, but they really are fun! Dad even enjoys getting involved when he can. We can learn while having a great time and making lasting family memories."
    - Carrie G, Aug. 2010

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Core A Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Adventure around the world with Core A. With the complete Core A Package, you'll take a tour of God's big world and the people and places he created. With History & Geography, Bible and Read-Alouds, you'll learn about missionary heroes, travel through jungles, experience Ancient China and more. Your choice of a Readers package will encourage your children to love reading, whether they're ready to learn the alphabet or read easy readers. Core A is perfect for 6- and 7-year-olds and advanced 5-year-olds.
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"My five year old really loves Core A. I think there are three components that make this a strong program. The first is the flexibility. I could change my pacing even half way through the year. The internet links from the encyclopedia and the hands-on activities in Living Long Ago have added a wonderful dimension to her learning. Finally, the Read-Alouds are all they promised to be. She jumps up and down and cheers when it's time for her Read-Aloud and often asks for more chapters."
    - Amelia H, Jan. 2010

"We just finished Core A with a 5-year-old. Highly recommend it. My daughter has been exposed to cultures, history, geography and more. Her fire for learning has been lit! What a joy to do school every day; almost every book was a hit. The Instructor's Guide kept us on track and helped me explain hard subjects. This is much more than I expected from a homeschool experience and certainly different than my own homeschool experience!"
    - Amanda P, Aug. 2010

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Core B Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Dive into fascinating ancient history with Core B. With the complete Core B Package, you'll tour civilizations from Creation to the Fall of Rome and learn how people lived in Ancient Egypt, Greece, Europe, Africa, India, and China. Discover History, Geography and the Bible through great books, Scripture, and gripping Read-Alouds. Your choice of a Readers package will encourage the love of reading, whether your child is ready to begin reading or dig into short chapter books. Core B is perfect for 7- and 8-year-olds and advanced 6-year-olds.
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"Core B is my favorite Core! (Favorite so far, anyway, we've done Core P3/4 through Core F). We found the ancient history so fascinating and so many of the Read-Alouds are all-time faves. It was a great year and I am looking forward to starting it again with my younger kids next year."
    - Robin E, April 2010

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Core B+C Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Enjoy an overview of World History in one year with Core B+C. With the complete Core B+C package, you'll start at Creation and move through time until the present. This Core is the heart of Core B and Core C combined into one fast-paced year. You'll dive into History, Geography and the Bible through great books, Scripture and gripping Read-Alouds. Your choice of a Readers package will encourage the love of reading, whether your child is ready for easy readers, shorter chapter books or longer chapter books. Core B+C is great for families new to homeschooling or Sonlight who don't want to spend two years in Core B then Core C. The program is perfect for 8- and 9-year-olds and advanced 7-year-olds.
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"Core B+C totally exceeded my expectations. As a brand new Sonlighter, I will admit to being slightly overwhelmed with the sheer quantity of books. Also, the huge binder and instructor's guide was concerning. NOT SO! After adjusting and initially organizing things, it has been our best homeschool year yet. I use Core B+C with my 2nd and 4th graders. I am learning as much as the kids. They love that they don't do traditional workbook work for history, and get to color while I read to them."
    - Brenda F, March 2010

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Core C Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Journey through World History from the fall of Rome to the present day in Core C. With the complete Core C Package, you'll have everything you need for an exciting year of History, Geography, Bible, Read-Alouds and Readers. Your choice of a Readers package will encourage the love of reading, whether your child is ready for easy readers, shorter chapter books or longer chapter books. Since Core C is a completion of the introduction to World History you started in Core B, we recommend you do Core B before using Core C. You could also choose to study World History in one year with Core B+C. Core C is perfect for 8- and 9-year-olds and advanced 7-year-olds.
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"This is our favorite core from Pre-K through Core F. We didn't realize it until we decided to sell some of the books. By the time we took out all the books the kids and I wanted to keep, there wasn't a very big stack to sell."
    - Lisa S, June 2010

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Core D Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Dive into the first half of American History with Core D. With the complete Core D Package, you'll meet early Native American civilizations, the first European settlers, our nation's Founding Fathers and ordinary Americans who lived through the 1850s. Discover History, Geography and the Bible through great books, Scripture, Read-Alouds and Readers. Starting in Core D, the Readers tie into the History content of the Core to help children move from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Core D is perfect for 9-, 10- and 11-year-olds and advanced 8-year-olds.
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"Absolutely perfect! We are using Core D for my 5th grader and my two 3rd graders. It keeps them interested in school. I feel like I am learning some of this stuff for the first time as well."
    - Angie L, Jan. 2010

"Thank you for helping my children develop a heart for God and a desire to share this love for our Lord with others. As I made lunch the other day, I thought I heard Elise and Erik arranging their stuffed animals to play school. When I peeked out at them, I saw them reading the American Indian Prayer Guide (from Core D). I asked them if their animals were having school and they said, ‘No, this is Bible Club.' I love the way my children are learning to love God and to love learning His word."
    - Alexandra S, May 2010 (using Core D)

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Core D+E Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Experience the gripping story of the U.S. from long before Columbus to the present day. With the complete Core D+E package you'll find the heart of Core D and Core E combined into one fast-paced year. Dive into History, Geography and the Bible through great books, Scripture, gripping Read-Alouds and Readers. Core D+E is great for families new to homeschooling or Sonlight and families who would prefer not to spend two years in American History. To get the full depth from these Cores, we recommend that families who live in the U.S. and are already using Sonlight simply use the complete Core D and Core E programs. Core D+E is perfect for 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds and advanced 9-year-olds.
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Core E Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Journey through the second half of American history, from the Civil War through the present day. With the full Core E package, you'll have everything you need for an exciting year of History, Geography, Bible, Read-Alouds and Readers. You'll focus on the U.S., even as you explore the entire Western Hemisphere. Since Core E is a completion of the introduction to American History you started in Core D, we recommend you finish Core D before using Core E. You could also choose to study American History in one year with Core D+E. Core E is perfect for 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds and advanced 9-year-olds.
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"If I have taught my kids to love to read, then I have handed them the keys to knowledge. I know Sonlight's reading materials have helped to foster the love my kids have for books and learning."
    - Audrey T, July 2010 (using Core E)

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Core F Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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(One-week sneak peek. The 3-week sample will be available June 29th.)

Take a breathtaking cultural journey through the Eastern Hemisphere. With the complete Core F package, you'll tour the history and cultures of complex and fascinating societies all across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Oceania. Discover how people live in other parts of the world and meet many great Christian heroes who lived in these lands. Core F is a transitional year, helping students learn to research and tackle the more advanced Cores ahead of them. Unlike the other Cores, Core F is not a "history Core." It is a cultural study of people and lands often overlooked in Western education. You'll learn History, Geography and Bible through great books, Scripture, Read-Alouds and Readers. Core F is perfect for 11-, 12- and 13-year-olds and advanced 10-year-olds.
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"Core F is our family's favorite - and I think must be the most unique. I know of no other curriculum that covers this subject matter. Where else do you get to study Africa's, Australia's, New Zealand's or Mongolia's histories? Fun, fun, fun."
    - Ginny E, May 2010

"I think Core F is the very best core! While I learned as much or more with other cores in regards to history, this core changed my heart, as well as my children's. We were so moved by learning how many people haven't heard the Gospel, by praying for them, by learning about their culture. This core is a must before any student graduates. I can't wait to do it again with my younger children who were babies when we did it the first time!"
    - Melinda B, April 2010

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Core G Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Study Ancient World History in depth with Core G. With the complete Core G Package, you'll discover the flow of history from Creation through the Reformation. Learn History, Geography and the Bible through great books, Scripture, gripping Read-Alouds and Readers. Vivid biographies, historical fiction and award-winning literature help your students truly understand history around the world. Core G is perfect for 12- and 13-year-olds and advanced 11-year-olds.
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"Wow! I had a fabulous year with my 7th grader using Core G. He is a very reluctant reader, so I pared down his assignments a bit, but he still learned so much. He actually loved the history readings (from Story of the World), and would frequently ask me not to stop. Gasp! Unheard of from this formerly surly child. He is now interested in all things Roman, and I am excited to see what next year has in store for us. This Core was an absolute joy!"
    - Grant B, June 2010

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Core H Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Explore the last 500 years of World History in depth with Core H. With the complete Core H Package, you'll move from the Reformation up through present day. Learn History, Geography and the Bible through great books, Scripture, gripping Read-Alouds and Readers. Vivid biographies, historical fiction and award-winning literature help your students truly understand history around the world. Core H is perfect for 13- and 14-year-olds and advanced 12-year-olds.
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"Core H is an excellent continuation of world history begun in Core G. I especially liked the fact that it integrates the American historical events happening concurrently with the rest of world history."
    - Elaine B, June 2010

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Core W Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Sweep through World History from Creation to the modern age with Core W. With the complete Core W Package, you'll meet Marco Polo, Chinese Emperors, European Reinaissance heroes, missionaries all over the world, and key players in modern history. Core W is best for families just starting to homeschool with Sonlight since it is a less intense program than Core G and Core H. If you've been using Sonlight, we recommend using Core G and Core H to study World History in depth. Core W works well for 12- and 13-year-olds.
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"Both of my older children did the one year world history course and it was an excellent overview. I feel this course is perfect for a student who needs a refresher on world history before hitting the upper level cores."
    - Elaine B, June 2010

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Core W LA Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Core 100 Parent Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Transition to high school level studies with Core 100, American History in Depth. With the complete Core 100 Package, you'll examine the United States' exciting and complex history. From Pre-Columbian civilizations through the cultures and perspectives of the modern US, examine the events, people and debates that have molded America. You'll focus primarily on the United States even as you explore the range of North and South America. Language Arts is integrated into the lessons of Core 100 to develop your student's written and oral communication skills. Core 100 is perfect for 13-, 14-, 15- and 16-year-olds and advanced 12-year-olds.
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"We are big Core 100 fans in our family! For us it was a wonderful bridge year between the middle school cores and the more rigorous upper levels. The material is presented in an interesting, engaging way and continues to nurture the interest in history that the lower levels of Sonlight sparked. Many of my kids' favorite books are part of this core."
    - Elaine B, June 2010

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Core 100 Student Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Core 200 Parent Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Your student will gain more academic independence with Core 200's fascinating study of the History of God's people. With the complete Core 200 package, your student will watch the story of Christianity unfold in every corner of the globe. With the help of your Instructor's Guide, you'll guide your student to a balanced understanding of Church History through studying Scripture, history and great works of literature. Language Arts is integrated into the lessons of Core 200 to develop your student's written and oral communication skills. Core 200 is perfect for 15-, 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds and advanced 14-year-olds.
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"Core 200 [Core 200 is a] wonderful core! My 10th grader and I were just discussing today how much she appreciates learning about how history was influenced by the Christian Church and vice versa. And my older daughter, who attends Geneva College, has had a professor ask her how she knows so much about missions history and the lives of various missionaries."
    - Elaine B, May 2009

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Core 200 Student Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Core 300 Parent Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Prepare your student to engage the modern world from a Christian perspective. With the complete Core 300 package, your student will study 20th Century World History, sharpen his or her Apologetics skills, and dive into some of the best literature of the past century. Language Arts is integrated into the lessons of Core 300 to develop your student's written and oral communication skills. The Instructor's Guide gives your student the tools to study relatively independently, even as you (the parent) engage in important discussions about faith, politics and history. Core 300 is perfect for 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds and advanced 15-year-olds.
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"Core 300 has been both challenging and thought-provoking. My 10th grader has enjoyed the books (although he admits that the 20th century itself is rather depressing). As a former English teacher, I have been thrilled with the writing component. Amy [who wrote the assignments] has done a fantastic job with it--thanks! I highly recommend this core, but due to the topics discussed, I provide the caveat that some of the topics may be disturbing."
    - Holly C, March 2010

"In addition to the wonderful stories, Sonlight provides excellent guidance through the Instructor Guides. Especially in the high school levels, the Instructor's Guides never indoctrinate, but provide solid biblical guidelines for interpreting history and literature."
    - Dawne P, July 2010

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Core 300 Student Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Core 400 Parent Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Give your student the tools to be an engaged citizen with Core 400's study of Civics and American Government. With the complete Core 400 package, your student will focus on how the founding fathers wrote the U.S. Constitution, how subsequent generations have interpreted and changed the Constitution, and how the modern U.S. government functions. Students will also enjoy great works of American literature and examine civil government through the lens of the Bible. Language Arts is integrated into the lessons of Core 400 to develop your student's written and oral communication skills and prepare him or her for whatever lies beyond high school. The Instructor's Guide gives your student the tools to study relatively independently, even as you (the parent) engage in important discussions about faith, politics and history. Core 400 is perfect for 17- and 18-year-olds and advanced 16-year-olds.
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"Core 400 was an excellent ending to our students' Sonlight experience. More than all the other courses, it taught them to think critically about the material they come across in daily life. They learned not only the facts of our government, but to analyze information they receive regarding government. Yes, the course is rigorous. The text that is the spine for the core is a challenging one. I felt, however, that it was very good preparation for college level work. I would not recommend it for students below 12th grade, age 17 or 18 (unless they are academically advanced, highly motivated and interested in the subject) because of the difficulty of the material. I would also not recommend it for a student's first experience with Sonlight or first time using an upper core."
    - Elaine B, May 2009

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Core 400 Student Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Core 530 Parent Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Give your student a rigorous and exciting course in British Literature. With the complete Core 530 package, your student will take a survey of some of the finest British literature and polish his or her writing skills. Enjoy novels, poetry, plays, and even a hilariously witty comedy. The Instructor's Guide gives your student the tools to study relatively independently. (But with books this good, you just might want to join in!) Core 530 is perfect for 17-and 18-year-olds and advanced 16-year-olds.
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"After having used Sonlight for Kindergarten through 12th grade (Cores K-530), my son is a critical thinker, can have a deep intelligent conversation with anyone, even with others whose beliefs do not line up with his. He knows what he believes and why! (Thank you Sonlight!) He received a FULL scholarship (as in full room, board, tuition and books, plus $ every month) from a large public university."
    - Barbara W, July 2010

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Core 530 Student Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Language Arts for Grade K Readers Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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If you're using Sonlight's Grade K Readers, then Language Arts for Grade K Readers is the program for you. With this complete Language Arts program, your children will learn the alphabet and letter sounds as you help them start on the path to becoming lifelong readers. Your children will enjoy fun games, activities and delightful stories; they'll also begin to formulate their thoughts and "write" as you serve as their scribe. Subjects include phonics, spelling, vocabulary development, creative expression and writing mechanics.
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Language Arts for Grade 1 Readers Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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If you're using Sonlight's Grade 1 Readers, then Language Arts for Grade 1 Readers is the program for you. With this complete Language Arts program, you are fully equipped to help your children move beyond short letter sounds to more advanced short words. Your lesson plans, which are already done for you, coordinate closely with your children's Readers and help your children "write" their first short stories (as you serve as their "scribe"). Subjects include phonics, spelling, vocabulary, creative expression and writing mechanics.
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Language Arts for Grade 2 Readers Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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If you're using Sonlight's Grade 2 Readers, then Language Arts for Grade 2 Readers is for you. With this complete Language Arts program, you are fully equipped to introduce your children to the basics of writing. Your lesson plans, which are already done for you, closely coordinate with the Readers your children are already enjoying. You may serve as their "scribe" as they begin to form and organize their thoughts, construct basic sentences and write simple paragraphs. Subjects include phonics, spelling, writing mechanics and creative expression.
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Language Arts for Grade 3 Readers Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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If you're using Sonlight's Grade 3 Readers, then Language Arts for Grade 3 Readers is for you. With this complete Language Arts program, you are fully equipped to teach your children how to write winning paragraphs. Your lesson plans, which are already done for you, closely coordinate with the Readers your children are already enjoying. You'll use the unique (and surprisingly fun) Diamond Notes method to guide your children step-by-step through the basics of paragraph construction. You may serve as their "scribe" if handwriting is a difficult for them. Subjects include spelling, writing mechanics, paragraph construction and creative expression.
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Language Arts for Grade 4-5 Readers Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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If you're using Sonlight's Grade 4-5 Readers, then Language Arts for Grade 4-5 Readers is for you. With this complete Language Arts program, you are fully equipped to expand your children's writing skills. Your lessons closely coordinate with the Readers your children are already enjoying. You'll move beyond basic sentences and short paragraphs to more complex assignments. You may still serve as your children's scribe on more challenging assignments. Subjects include phonics, spelling, writing mechanics, paragraph construction and creative expression.
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Science A Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Ignite your children's curiosity about the world with Science A. With the complete Science A package, your lesson plans are already done and you are fully equipped to give your kids a fascinating hands-on introduction to Biology, plants and the way things move. Science A is loaded with fun experiments and comes with all the materials you need for the experiments (except for common household items), plus an entertaining DVD that shows each experiment in action. Science A is perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds.
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"I am VERY satisfied with Science A! I love how everything is planned out for me and I don't have to scramble to get lessons/projects together. I also like how they list the materials you will need for the following week on your current week's lesson page. I also like how you use books, worksheets, experiments, and/or videos for the lessons - that keeps things interesting and different. The topics can move quickly but keep in mind that it's meant as an intro into a variety of science topics. And it's also easy to get more materials on something that your kiddo is interested in and dive in more if you want."
    - Karin G, March 2010

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Science B Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Feed your children's curiosity with Science B. With the complete Science B package, your lesson plans are already done and you are fully equipped to give your kids a wonder-filled hands-on introduction to the animals, the human body, space and the way things are made. Science B is loaded with fun experiments and comes with all the materials you need for the experiments (except for common household items), plus an entertaining DVD that shows each experiment in action. You'll cover a wide range of topics that your kids will return to again and again throughout the more advanced Sonlight Science programs. Science B is perfect for 5- to 8-year-olds.
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"As someone who used to be a professional chemical physicist myself, I am keen that my girls love science. Science B has been excellent - interesting, raising lots of wonderful questions to find answers to and fun. The girls have loved almost every book so far and, especially, Justin's DVD [Discover & Do], which is so funny. We've had numerous messy experiments and they've learned so much. Looking forward very much to Science C."
    - Sheila W, May 2010

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Science C Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Explore the vastness of space and the complex make-up of our earth with Science C. With the complete Science C package, your lesson plans are already done and you are fully equipped for a hands-on exploration of weather, animals, the human body, technology and inventions, Earth and the solar system. Science C is loaded with fun experiments and comes with all the materials you need for the experiments (except for common household items), plus an entertaining DVD that shows each experiment in action. You'll explore topics from Science A and 1 at deeper levels and lay the foundation for more advanced study in the years of Sonlight Science ahead. Science C is perfect for 6- to 9-year-olds.
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"Thank goodness for the simplicity of Sonlight's Science C. We were so pleased with how fun those experiments were. Alyssa made a lung from all by herself! We have enjoyed watching Discover and Do, which they really can do. Alyssa enjoyed the experiments so much that she is teaching Science A to her brothers next year."
    - Mary B, July 2010

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Science D Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Give your children an up-close look at the world with Science D. With the complete Science D package, your lesson plans are already done and you are fully equipped to teach about Biology, Taxonomy (the classification of the natural world) and Human Anatomy. Science D is loaded with fun experiments and comes with all the materials you need for the experiments (except for common household items), plus an entertaining DVD that shows each experiment in action. You'll explore topics from previous years at deeper levels and lay the foundation for more advanced study in the years of Sonlight Science ahead. Science D is perfect for 7- to 10-year-olds.
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Science E Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Explore the mysterious world of electricity, magnetism and space with Science E. With the complete Science E package, your lesson plans are already done and you are fully equipped for a year of discovery. Your package comes with all the materials you need (except for common household items) to complete over 90 experiments focusing on electricity and magnetism. An entertaining DVD demonstrates each experiment. Science E is perfect for 8- to 11-year-olds, and lays the foundation for years of future Science study ahead.
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Science F Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Study the complex and wonderful human body with Science F. With the complete Science F package, your lesson plans are already done and you are fully equipped for an intelligent exploration of anatomy, gender differences, reproduction, health and nutrition, survival skills and the history of medicine. You'll also explore geology, fossils, evolution and intelligent design from a Christian perspective. Science F builds on what your kids have learned in earlier years, and lays a solid foundation for future, more advanced study. This program is perfect for 9- to 12-year-olds.
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Science G Instructor's Guide 3-Week Sample

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Explore essential questions of geology, physics and the origins of the universe with Science G. With the complete Science G package, your lesson plans are already done and you are fully equipped to engage these questions from a well-informed perspective. You'll read from many points of view about evolution, while remaining grounded in a God-centered perspective. Includes all the materials and directions you need to complete fascinating hands-on experiments. Science G builds on what your kids have learned in earlier years, and lays a solid foundation for future, more advanced study. This program is perfect for 10- to 13-year-olds.
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