"Sonlight is all we use; we love the full grade option," writes Heather S of Nisland, SD. "I know that when we wrap up week 36 for the year, my kids have way surpassed what my state requires them to do for their school year! As a busy ranch wife and mom, I don't have the time or energy to research what books are best for my kiddos. I love all the work that Sonlight has done researching, updating and putting Instructor's Guides together for me. They boost my confidence and encourage me to be a better teacher than I thought I could be.

"Rebecca L of Oakwood, OH, writes: "We chose Sonlight because of the way it opens each learner's eyes to the world. A world beyond suburban American life; a world that points back to a Creator, and a world filled with people diverse in background and gifting."

One of the things our family loves about Sonlight is that when an 'aha moment' of excitement strikes, we don't have to rush on to the next thing. We take our time and enjoy the learning experience for as long as they're excited about the subject. We then move on, knowing the next 'aha' is just around the corner, waiting in the next book! After reading Michelangelo during our study of Core C, Intro to World History, the girls decided they'd like to experience first-hand what it was like to paint on the ceiling of the Sistine chapel. They painted diligently for four days straight! Sarah (11), Maya (9) and brother Benjamin (8) have been studying with Sonlight since kindergarten and have now moved on to American History with Core D.