Sonlight isn't a method or formula; it's a way of life, and a meaningful, colorful, memorable way at that. We always planned to homeschool and we value quality time with our children above all. Little did we know there was a curriculum that combined both! Thanks to Sonlight, reading is the heart of education in our home. The time spent together is icing on the cake. A friend who recently received her first Sonlight catalog in the mail asked, 'Could it be that easy?' Yes. Thanks, for helping me plan my days and for prompting me to do the important things, the things we will always cherish. In the family's third Sonlight year, Dad, Micah (6), Allison (4), and Noah (2) share a Core B Read-Aloud before bedtime.

In the beginning, I pulled from different places to teach and always felt like I was missing something. Sonlight has everything laid out, so I can spend more time enjoying the learning process with my girls instead of stressing that they're not getting the whole story. We especially love the Read-Alouds, the highlight of our day. It's not uncommon for me to start reading while they lounge about, before they're drawn in and fully focused on the story, asking questions and discussing. 'I wonder what will happen to Charlotte?', my youngest pondered as we read Charlotte's Web [from Core B]. I'm so glad we found you! Emily (8) and Katie (6) are studying Core B in their second year of Sonlight.

Thank you, Sonlight, for providing a rich and gentle introduction to learning through literature. Sonlight allowed me to teach my older daughters while meeting my new baby's needs with tender flexibility. That same flexibility led us to read on blankets in the yard, curled up by the fire with cups of cocoa or even in our red wagon. Reading together has provided so many cozy moments for our growing family, stirred our imaginations, shaped our character and invited us into a culture of shared stories we'll never forget. Elise (7) and Sadie (5) are studying Core B, as Raina (3) and Hope (11 mos.) come along for the ride on the first-year Sonlight adventure.