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If this is your first year homeschooling or your first year with Sonlight...
...then the Newcomer™ 1 program is for you. It includes everything you need to teach one child for a full year; and can be modified so to be used with multiple children.
The Newcomer™ 1 program includes:
- Sonlight's Core 1 (which includes Bible, History, Read-Alouds, and Readers)
- Science, Language Arts, and Math
- Handwriting and Required Resources
- Age-appropriate Art and Music
If you find you need a greater degree of choice, please use our Browse by Subject.
If you order more than one Newcomer™ Curriculum, you will receive duplicates of some items.
Complete one-year curriculum in a box
Sonlight Core 1 makes teaching easy, stress-free and fun for you, empowering you to cultivate a lifetime love of learning in your children. This comprehensive package includes EVERYTHING you need to teach one (or more) children (ages 6-8) for a full year.
No need to write a single lesson plan
Use our comprehensive Instructor's Guide like a compass to guide your children down the path to spiritual and academic excellence.
Includes:
History & Geography
Core 1 covers the first half of a two-year sweep of World History. Introduction to World History, Part 1 employs 10 literature-rich resources to take you on a journey from Creation to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Read-Alouds
Gather together for 15 Read-Aloud classics like Charlotte's Web and Henry Huggins. These encourage family time and create a lifetime of memories.
Reading & Language Arts
Teach your children how to read, write, and spell with our popular Language Arts program that integrates 10 Readers including our exclusive I Can Read It! series.
Science
Science 1 introduces your children to meteorology, biology, electricity, soil science, astronomy, physiology and hydrology. Read 9 richly illustrated books and perform more than 90 exciting experiments with the help of a fascinating instructional DVD.
Math
Our brightly illustrated Math 1 program includes 160 lessons that build math skills and confidence through a variety of fun activities.
Bible
Bible 1 develops a child's passion for the Lord as you read and discuss daily scripture passages, develop the habit of daily devotion and memorize 36 weekly Bible verses set to music.
Art & Music Electives
In Electives 1 your children relish famous paintings and artists as well as grow in appreciation of classical music.
Newcomer™ 1 Curriculum Prerequisite Skills:
Regular Readers: Know letters and sounds. Be ready to learn to read three-letter, short vowel words. Advanced Readers: Already reads long-vowel, five- and six-letter words somewhat fluently.
Daily Time Requirements:
Child: 2 - 3 hrs; Parent: 1.5 - 2 hrs
