Advice & Encouragement

Homeschooling, while a joy, can be difficult. These articles are here to encourage you and give you practical tips for making the most of your time learning together as a family.

How to develop character in your children—and still get the laundry done...

by Laura Lee Ellis

You have a vision for the kind of people you want your children to become...but then life happens. How do you successfully instill character in your children as a natural part of your life?

The secret art of teaching multiple kids at one time

Tackle the job of teaching multiple kids all at the same time.

How to Motivate Your Children to Write Well

Many parents wonder how to motivate their children to write their best. As you might imagine, there are several different schools of thought on how to do this.

How Literature-Rich Homeschooling Awakens Your Child's Natural Passion for Learning

Sonlight Curriculum is unique compared to most other homeschooling companies because we include so much high-quality literature in our homeschool curriculum.

Practical tips: Creating space for your schoolroom

You don't have to turn your home into a school in order for your children to learn, but sometimes it's nice to have a little space set aside solely for learning, educational games, science experiments, or even simply a quiet place to study. If you're not sure were to begin, here are a few simple steps you can take to turn an open space into a schoolroom.

Textbooks vs historical fiction, novels and biographies

Which would you prefer?

Sonlight's use of historical fiction, novels and biographies, communicates information in the midst of a story. This enables your students to understand and remember.