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Sonlight for Gifted Students, Part 2

How do you homeschool an accelerated learner? In my last post I shared four suggestions for gifted students. But they all had to do with academics. I pray that gifted students using Sonlight go on to impact the world through … Continue reading

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Sonlight for Gifted Students, Part 1

How do you homeschool accelerated learners? How do you keep pace as they zoom through books? How do you meet their thirst for knowledge? A homeschool mom emailed me recently to ask these questions. Though I don't know the particulars … Continue reading

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Requiring Proficiency Can Hold You Back

Starting in high school, and definitely by college, most schools realize that students learn at different paces and have slightly different interests. Thus, students can select what courses they wish to take, and skip some that "aren't for them." With … Continue reading

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Sonlight with a Struggling Reader

My little sister loves reading. If she has some free time, she'll open a book. Reading is one of her favorite ways to pass the day. Me? Not so much. In fact, I read very few books every year. It's … Continue reading

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Just Average

Uh-oh. I've caught myself doing it again. Comparing my kids to other people's kids. You would think I should know better by now. I remember worrying when my baby didn't walk as soon as "most" babies. I worried when my … Continue reading

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Homeschooling Students with Learning Challenges

Does your student struggle with learning? On the flip side, is your student so advanced you're having trouble keeping up? Both ends of the spectrum present challenges to learning (and teaching). In the webinar below, join five homeschool moms who … Continue reading

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